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Aug 16, 2019 · Home to grand shipping families who paved the streets in marble, and built imposing mansions and museums filled with billion-dollar art, it’s now quietly harbouring a couple of very special places to stay, from an old farm set in citrus groves to a guesthouse above ruins...
- Where Is Andros?
- Getting to Andros
- Explore Chora
- Climb Up to The Ruins of Lower Castle
- Take A Boat Trip to Tourlitis Lighthouse
- Have Lunch at Barbarola Restaurant
- Go River Trekking with Explore Andros
- And Swim in The Waterfall at The End of It!
- Visit The Picturesque Villages Dotted Around The Island
- Drink The Freshest Spring Water Around
It’s very easy forgetting how many islands there are in Greece. How many do you think there are – a hundred? A thousand? There are over 6,000! Isn’t that crazy!? Okay, so of these only 227 islands are inhabited, but that’s still a lot more than I realised. Andros itself is part of a group of islands known as the Cycladesin the Aegean Sea. This incl...
Located close to Athens, Andros island is the perfect introduction to the Cyclades Islands in Greece. I spent one week in Greece, and I wanted to visit a few places. Instead of flying straight to somewhere like Santorini, I flew to Athensto explore the city first. From there, getting to the Cyclades was easy. Early one morning I caught a taxi to Ra...
I completely fell in love with the little town of Chora. When you see pictures of this place you’ll understand why. Located about an hour from the port of Gavrio, Chora is the capital of Andros and it’s where a lot of people base themselves while exploring the island. What I loved about Chora were the narrow marble streets and old-fashioned Neoclas...
Right on the tip of Chora peninsula lies the crumbling ruins of Lower Castle (also known as Andros Castle). Built during the Dandolo dynasty (1207-1233), this was once one of the most important castles in the Aegean. The castle was in very good condition until WWII when it was bombed by the Germans in 1943 – it’s such a shame as it would’ve been am...
Just beyond the castle is Tourlitis Lighthouse, the lonely lighthouse perched on a tiny rock. Rising up out the water with a spiral stone staircase, this looks like a wizard’s tower straight out of a fantasy novel. One of the best ways of seeing the lighthouse is by going on a boat trip. We went on a tour with Explore Andros where we jumped on a lo...
If you’re looking for one of the best restaurants in Andros, then look no further than Barbarola. Perched on the edge of the cliffs, the views along the coast are something else. Add in delicious food, a couple of beers and you’re in paradise. At Barbarola they serve traditional Greek dishes, so expect things like freshly grilled fish, octopus mari...
One of the most adventurous things to do in Andros is go river trekking. For our tour, we were picked up by Argie from Explore Andros in the morning, and he drove us to the start of the river trekking trail. From there, we followed Argie through the forest, past ancient farmland, climbing over giant boulders and following the gentle sounds of the r...
It’s time to go swimming! Once you’ve made it to the end of the river trek to Gerolimni waterfall, obviously you’ve got to jump in the water and go swimming. This is the perfect way to cool off after a sweaty hike (trust me on that one!) For those of you who want to take things to the next level, you can either jump off one of the rocks into the wa...
One of the things that Andros is most famous for are these little villages dotted around the place. Hugging the mountain slopes, some of these villages have the best views overlooking the Aegean Sea. A few villages I’d recommend visiting are Messaria, Menites and Pitrofos where you’ll find the Olive Museum of the Cyclades. My favourite village was ...
At a lot of the villages you’ll find natural springs with the freshest water around. This water is packed full of natural minerals and is even said to have healing properties. The two most popular springs are found at the Springs of Dionysus at Menites, and the other one at Sariza. At both these water gushes out of lion’s heads and often you’ll see...
Jan 25, 2024 · The best areas to stay in Andros island Greece include Chora (Andros Town) and Batsi, but there are several more areas to consider when booking hotels in Andros.
Feb 9, 2024 · Andros Island is truly the jewel in the crown of the Cyclades, and that’s saying a lot! Andros is one of the most verdant islands of the Cyclades, easily the most famous cluster of Greek islands, and the most popular one for dream vacations in Greece. Andros strikes a perfect balance of the picturesque and the cosmopolitan.
Jun 7, 2023 · Andros has had a long history as the center of the Greek maritime industry and therefore never had to rely on tourism as an income stream. Only recently have they started expanding their tourism infrastructure with a focus on sustainable, nature-focused tourism.
General Information & Reviews. ©Greeka.com. Table of contents: • General info • Useful links • Gallery (16) • Reviews (19) The combination of blue and white, windmills and scenic geography give to the island its famous Cycladic beauty. Nevertheless, Andros island goes beyond that.
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Jun 8, 2023 · Just a mere two hours from Athens’ Rafina Port, Andros has gained worldwide recognition for its diverse attractions, ranging from scenic hiking trails to charming villages. This guide aims to provide you with essential information to make the most of your visit to this stunning Greek jewel.
