Andros Beaches
Andros beaches vary in style: organized or not, remote or popular, accessible by car or boat. The most popular beaches in Andros are Agios Petros, Batsi and Golden Sand (Chrissi Ammos), on the western side of the island. Ormos on the eastern side is also popular with windsurfing and other watersports. On the northern side of the island, visitors will find amazing and totally private Andros beaches, but they are not easy to access due to the track roads that lead there. You will find below a list with the best beaches in Andros island.
Except for the beaches, there are also many places for sightseeing. Discover the best things to see in Andros.
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Guide to 23 beaches
Discover our guide to 23 beautiful Andros beaches. They are all presented with a detailed description, photos and their location on a map of Andros. For the most popular spots, we also provide information about sightseeing in the area, a selection of hotels and reviews.
Tis Grias to Pidima
Non Organised, Sandy
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Location: 1 km North of Ormos
Description: Tis Grias to Pidima is, hands down, the most popular and most photographed beach in Andros. It boasts an unspoiled setting, as it is not organized with umbrellas and sunbeds.
Chrissi Ammos
Partly Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Water sports
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Location: 30 km west of Chora
Description: This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Andros. It has golden sand and amazing crystal water.
Description: This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Andros. It has golden sand and amazing crystal water.
Achla
Sandy, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 10 km north of Chora
Description: The shore has soft white pebbles and the water is crystal, with blue green colorings. A small river ends close to this beach, creating an impressive biotope with plane trees.
Description: The shore has soft white pebbles and the water is crystal, with blue green colorings. A small river ends close to this beach, creating an impressive biotope with plane trees.
Batsi Beach
Partly Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Water sports
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Location: 22 km west of Chora
Description: The seawater of Batsi is shallow, perfect for swimming and ideal for a family hangout. The sand is fine and soft.
Description: The seawater of Batsi is shallow, perfect for swimming and ideal for a family hangout. The sand is fine and soft.
Agios Petros
Partly Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Water sports
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Location: 30 km west of Chora
Description: One of the most famous beaches of Andros, Agios Petros has a long, sandy coastline and crystal water. This beach is developed as a tourist resort.
Description: One of the most famous beaches of Andros, Agios Petros has a long, sandy coastline and crystal water. This beach is developed as a tourist resort.
Vlychada
Pebbled, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 40 km north west of Chora
Description: With soft sand on the shore and crystal blue water, Vlychada stands out for its natural beauty and the abrupt landscape. Due to its remote location and the track road that leads there, it is visited by very few tourists.
Description: With soft sand on the shore and crystal blue water, Vlychada stands out for its natural beauty and the abrupt landscape. Due to its remote location and the track road that leads there, it is visited by very few tourists.
Vitali
Partly Organized, Pebbled, Secluded
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Location: 35 km north of Chora
Description: Visitors will find few facilities in Vitali, including a tavern that works only in summer months and some umbrellas and sun beds. The water is crystal and the beach is surrounded by rocky landscape.
Description: Visitors will find few facilities in Vitali, including a tavern that works only in summer months and some umbrellas and sun beds. The water is crystal and the beach is surrounded by rocky landscape.
Ormos beach
Partly Organized, Windsurfing, Pebbled
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Location: 20 km south east of Chora
Description: Ormos beach is not famous famous for its picturesque landscape but also for the strong wind that makes this gulf ideal for windsurfing.
Description: Ormos beach is not famous famous for its picturesque landscape but also for the strong wind that makes this gulf ideal for windsurfing.
Agios Sostis
Pebbled, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 40 km from Chora
Description: The secluded beach of Agios Sostis is located on the north western side of the island, between the beaches of Kaminaki and Pisolimionas.
Description: The secluded beach of Agios Sostis is located on the north western side of the island, between the beaches of Kaminaki and Pisolimionas.
Chora Beach
Pebbled, Non Organised
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Location: In a walking distance from Chora
Description: The beach of Chora is long and sandy. It gives lovely view to the town, but sometimes it can be windy.
Description: The beach of Chora is long and sandy. It gives lovely view to the town, but sometimes it can be windy.
Fellos
Sandy, Non Organised, Nudism Friendly
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Location: 35 km north west of Chora
Description: This small bay is sometimes affected by summer winds, the so-called meltemia, but it is generally goods for swimming. In the surrounding region, there are few rooms to rent, while some taverns line the coast.
Description: This small bay is sometimes affected by summer winds, the so-called meltemia, but it is generally goods for swimming. In the surrounding region, there are few rooms to rent, while some taverns line the coast.
Gialia
Pebbled, Non Organised
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Location: 2 km north of Chora
Description: Located a couple of km from Chora, this is a nice beach with soft pebbles and crystal water. With many tourist facilities, including rooms to rent and delicious taverns, Gialia is a popular beach.
Description: Located a couple of km from Chora, this is a nice beach with soft pebbles and crystal water. With many tourist facilities, including rooms to rent and delicious taverns, Gialia is a popular beach.
Halkolimionas
Pebbled, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 20 km south west from Chora
Description: A secluded beach on the south western side of the island, Halkolimionas is located close to the village of Paleopolis. The coast is a bit rocky, which makes the beach more proper for snorkelling than swimming.
Description: A secluded beach on the south western side of the island, Halkolimionas is located close to the village of Paleopolis. The coast is a bit rocky, which makes the beach more proper for snorkelling than swimming.
Kaminaki
Sandy, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 40 km north west of Chora
Description: Located between the beaches of Agios Sostis and Vlychada, Kaminaki is a small cove that gets frequently affected by northern summer winds.
Description: Located between the beaches of Agios Sostis and Vlychada, Kaminaki is a small cove that gets frequently affected by northern summer winds.
Kourtali
Sandy, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 35 km north west of Chora
Description: A small cove in close distance to Gavrio, the main port of Andros, Kourtali is the next bay to Fellos beach. With clean water and soft sand on the shore, it is surrounded by abrupt cliffside.
Description: A small cove in close distance to Gavrio, the main port of Andros, Kourtali is the next bay to Fellos beach. With clean water and soft sand on the shore, it is surrounded by abrupt cliffside.
Megali Peza
Pebbled, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 45 km north west of Chora
Description: Megali Peza is a secluded beach on the northern side of Andros Cyclades. A small beach with soft pebbles and crystal water, this is among the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Description: Megali Peza is a secluded beach on the northern side of Andros Cyclades. A small beach with soft pebbles and crystal water, this is among the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Mikri Peza
Pebbled, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 45 km north west of Chora
Description: This is a small bay on the northern side of the island, right next to Megali Peza beach. Due to its northern location, the beach is frequently affected by summer winds.
Description: This is a small bay on the northern side of the island, right next to Megali Peza beach. Due to its northern location, the beach is frequently affected by summer winds.
Near Chora
Partly Organized, Pebbled
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Location: In a walking distance from Chora
Description: There are many nice beaches with clean water near Chora, such as Nimborio and Paraporti.
Description: There are many nice beaches with clean water near Chora, such as Nimborio and Paraporti.
Piso Gialia
Sandy, Non Organised
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Location: 3 km north of Chora
Description: Due to its close distance to the capital of the island and the easy access, the beach gets popular in high season. There are many tourist facilities in the region, including rooms to rent and taverns.
Description: Due to its close distance to the capital of the island and the easy access, the beach gets popular in high season. There are many tourist facilities in the region, including rooms to rent and taverns.
Pisolimionas
Sandy, Secluded, Non Organised, Nudism Friendly
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Location: 40 km north west of Chora
Description: Due to its northern location, Pisolimionas is frequently affected by summer winds. There are no trees for shade, taverns or tourist facilities on this beach, which is good for fishing.
Description: Due to its northern location, Pisolimionas is frequently affected by summer winds. There are no trees for shade, taverns or tourist facilities on this beach, which is good for fishing.
Pyrgos
Pebbled, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 35 km north west of Chora
Description: Located on the north western side of Andros, in the region of Gavrio, Pyrgos can be reached through a track road. It took its name from the Venetian tower of Makrotantalos that now lays in ruins on a rock above the beach.
Description: Located on the north western side of Andros, in the region of Gavrio, Pyrgos can be reached through a track road. It took its name from the Venetian tower of Makrotantalos that now lays in ruins on a rock above the beach.
Zorkos
Sandy, Secluded, Non Organised
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Location: 40 km north of Chora
Description: Sandy and with clean water, Zorkos is the ideal place to enjoy all the calmness and privacy you need in yor vacations. There is a small tavern there that works in summer months.
Description: Sandy and with clean water, Zorkos is the ideal place to enjoy all the calmness and privacy you need in yor vacations. There is a small tavern there that works in summer months.
Kipri
Partly Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 28 km west of Chora
Description: This is a small sandy beach, organized with tourism facilities. There are some hotels in the region and nice taverns.
Description: This is a small sandy beach, organized with tourism facilities. There are some hotels in the region and nice taverns.
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