Andros

Andros is the northernmost Cycladic island in Greece and second in area after Naxos. The island's distance from Piraeus port is 89 nautical miles and distance from Rafina port is 36 nautical miles. The main port is at Gavrio.

Chora, the capital of the island, doesn't follow the strict rules of the traditional Cycladic patterns. Typical Aegean-type houses co-exist with neoclassical buildings, Venetian tower-houses and stone-houses. The main feature of homes in Andros is that it is single-storey or two-storey buildings with wide courtyards and large balconies, which are supported by columns or arches. Houses have decorative exterior elements such as plaster frames of doors and windows. The view of the capital of the island is the endless Aegean sea.

The island of Andros has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

The main attractions of the island is the Agios Petros Tower, the monastery Zoodochos Pigi, the Monastery Panachrantou, the archaeological museum of Paleopoli, the archaeological museum of Chora, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chora, Navy museum in Chora, the Kaireios Library in Chora, the Cultural and Spiritual Center Kydonieos Foundation in Chora, the Folklore museum and Christian Art in Chora, the Folklore museum and cultural heritage Synetiou in Chora, the Ancient Zagora and the Pano Kastro (Upper Castle) or Faneromeni Castle or The Old Lady's Castle.

The natural beauty of Andros island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets.

The Paths of Andros are :

1) Upper Aprovatou - Lamyra

2) Vourkoti - Monastery of Agios Nikolaos - Achla Beach

3) Chora - Sineti - Dipotamata - Kochylou – Ormos Korthi 

4) Stiva Rogou - Giannisaio - Mesa Vouni

5) Rachi – Agios Ioannis (Kremides)

6) Chora - Apikia - Katakalaioi - Vourkoti

7) Church of Agia Triada - Ancient Zagora - Oreino - Single Panachrantou

8) Monastery of Panachrantou - Messaria - Menites

9) Apikia - Stenies - Gialos beach

10) Vourkoti – Agioi Saranta

Andros has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, but all have crystal clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Zorkos, Paraporti, Vlixada, Pisolimionas, Fellos, Golden Beach, Kipri, Batsi, Agia Marina, Xalkolimionas, Apothikes, Plaka, Agios Iοannis, To Pidima tis Grias, Sineti, Lidi, Neiborio, Gialia (ebros and piso), Axla, Vori, Ateni, Gavrio, Ormos Korthiou.

Andros is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece that combines the old town with its narrow cobbled streets with the new city with imposing mansions that were built last century, overlooking the endless blue.

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