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AndrosCyclades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Green, hilly island with waterfalls and marked hiking trails, close to Athens.
- Ferry
- From Rafina about 2h
- Villages
- 4
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in AndrosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Rafina about 2h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Andros?
From Rafina about 2h
Where should I stay on Andros?
Popular bases include Chora, Batsi, Korthi, Gavrio. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Andros?
Highlights include Andros Routes, Museum of Contemporary Art.
What are the best beaches on Andros?
Well-known beaches include Achla, Tis Grias to Pidima, Vitali. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Andros be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Andros?
Other islands in the Cyclades include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Andros in the Cyclades?
Yes. Andros is part of the Cyclades island group in Greece.
Guides about Andros
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.