ANDROS TRAVEL GUIDE
With its wonderful nature, cosmopolitan main town, traditional villages and amazing beaches, Andros island is an all time favorite when it comes to stunning gateways from Athens! In fact, it is among the nearests Cycladic islands to the Greek capital.
In our travel guide, you will discover all the must-know info when it comes to Andros, including the island's best hotels, restaurants, beaches and things to do, as well as a selection of photos taken at the island's most charming spots!
Andros is only located a couple of hours away from one of the ports of Athens (Rafina) by ferry. Ferries also connect it to other Cycladic islands, such as Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and Syros, offering an ideal opportunity for island hopping!
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Andros is the northernmost island of the Cyclades island group. It stands out from the generally barren Cycladic islands, thanks to its lush vegetation and scenic natural landscapes.
Despite its proximity to Athens, the island hasn’t been affected much by the mass tourism, managing to keep its laid-back, unspoiled vibe!
Chora, the island’s capital town, offers a mixture of Venetian, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. The result? Noble mansions and neoclassical buildings coexisting in harmony with the modern side of the town!
Chora owes its architectural beauty to the islanders’ love for the sea, as the imposing mansions used to belong to the local sailors and captains.
The beaches of Andros on their own are enough of a reason to visit the island!
Organized or unspoiled, isolated or popular, its beaches seem to be able to please every visitor. The most famous ones are Agios Petros, Batsi and Golden Sand.
If you are more into virgin and isolated beaches, though, choose Vlychada, Agios Sostis and Halkolimnionas instead.
The natural beauty of this verdant island is divine! The hiking paths that cross the island will give you the chance to explore its lush vegetation. Packed with walnut trees, chestnut trees, oak trees and olive trees, Andros is a natural paradise!
On the island, you will also find some interesting sites to visit! Palaiopolis, the ancient capital of Andros, the prehistoric Plaka settlement and Zagora settlement are must-visits, not to mention its amazing museums! Additionally, visit the Museum of Modern Art, the archaeological museums and the Cyclades Olive Museum, to take a dip into the island’s culture!
For your accommodation, traditional apartments, studios, hotels and suites or villas with amazing views are available.
Are you ready to explore the enchanting Andros island?
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HOW TO GET THERE & MOVE AROUND?
The island is only accessible by ferry. There are ferries to Andros from Rafina port in Athens but also from other islands of the Aegean sea. The closest airport to Andros is in Athens.
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