Europe > Greece > Andros: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

Greek island part of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, Andros has 10 000 inhabitants and offers mountainous terrain with rather fertile valleys and forests. There is even torrents, vines and fruit trees. It also differs from other Cyclades islands with its architecture, which is manifested in some places by the neoclassical large houses with tiled roofs. Visit the port of Gavrio, where ferries arrive, and the beautiful surrounding beaches; the village of Batsi, near, main resort of the island, with its white houses cascading over the harbor; water to the mills of Kotsides region; Hora, the capital, perched on a peninsula, with its beautiful houses with Venetian influences; Apikia, very pretty village overlooking the sea, from where many hiking trails; Korthi the valley and charming villages; the ruins of the fortress of Kastro, dating back to the Venetian era, where the panorama is incomparable; Stenies village and beach Giala nearby; monasteries of Agios Nicolaos and Panachrantou. It is on the west coast you will find beautiful beaches equipped for swimming, while in the south and north, they remained wild and satisfy you with their clear waters. Andros is accessed by boat from the mainland or some other islands of the Cyclades, such as Mykonos, Paros and Syros. Buses provide regular connections with the main villages of the island and you can also rent a car in Gavrio.