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Andros is the
place for peaceful vacations. It is the second biggest island of
Cyclades, next to Naxos. It extends in 380 sq.km and its population
reaches almost 10,000 people. It is close to Tinos and Evia - approximately
7 naval miles. It combines numerous beaches with mountainous villages.
Moreover what is strange about Andros is the number of rivers that
run it through. This is not common for an island of its size. Finally
its exceptional climate, and the extraordinary beauties fascinate
the visitor.
The capital city of the island is Andros (also called
Hora), with the enchanting view of the small Aegean bays and the
imposing mansions of the Shipowners. It is the heart of all economic,
commercial and tourism activities of the island. There is also great
interest for the visitors in the towns and villages of Andros. Gavrio
with its natural beauties, Apoikia, Stenies, Messaria, Paleopoli
and the cosmopolitan Batsi are some of the most famous.
The
Monument of Inconspicuous Sailor shows the Naval Fights of the island,
as well as its nautical progress.
In the Archaeological
Museum are kept artifacts of the Classical, Hellenistic, Roman,
Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Periods as well as signs and artifacts
of the Ottoman Domination Period.
The ruins
of the Venetian Castle which was constructed by Marinos Dandolos,
are situated in the entry of the harbour.
The house
and the statue of the philosopher Theofilos Kairis.
The Temple
of Saint Peter in Paleopoli, is a monument of the Medieval Era.
Its round tower is twenty meter high.
The Medieval
Castle and the Spring of Sariza in which water is bottled for commercial
purpose, in Apoikia.
The Monastery
of Saint Nicolaos in Gavrio with ecclesiastical utensils and embroideries
of great historical value.
The Modern
Art Museum of Vassilis and Eliza Goulandris is also in Gavrio (tel.num.:2282022650).
Every
year, on the 15th of August, a local festival takes place in Korthi.
To
Andros: From Rafina Port (near Athens), daily 3-4 itineraries with
ferries. Travel duration 2 hours approximately.
Andros is also connected daily with Tinos, Syros and Myconos.
On Andros:
Local buses (tel.num.:2282022316) and also Taxis (tel.num.:2282022171).
Car and Motorcycle Rentals in Hora, Gavrio and Batsi.
Health
Centre: 2282023333
Andros Municipality: 2282022275
Andros Police Station: 2282022300
Gavrio Police Station: 2282071220
Andros Port Authority: 2282022300
Gavrio Port Authority: 2282071213
Batsi Port Authority: 2282041986
Gastronomy:
Froutalia (omelette with potatoes, sausage and salted meat), fresh
white cheese, kopanisti (chilly cheese salad), patatokeftedes (potato
balls) and hortokeftedes (vegetable balls).
You should buy: Kaltsounia, Amygdalota (almond sweets), traditional
sweets, honey and local wine.
Sailing: Andros has three harbours. You will explore all the distant
beaches of the island.
Sport: Naval Group (offering rowing and sailing) in Niborio.
Swimming: In the "Tis Grias To Pidima" beach at the Korthi
Bight, in Hrysi Ammos (golden sand) at Batsi, in the really green
Prasini Ammos (green sand) which is accessed by boat and in Fellos
at Piso Yialia.
 
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