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Andros

Andros ColorsThe island of Andros is the second biggest island of the Cyclades islands complex, 379,7 km2 with 176 km shoreline, has 11.000 inhabitants, is accessed from the port of Rafina in 2 hours by ferry-boat, is directly connected with the islands of Tinos, Mykonos and Syros, and offers infrastructures for private and fishing boats. However Andros is much more than numbers and statistics. It is the colors of Andros that distinguish this particular island from the others belonging to the Cyclades complex.


Andros ColorsWell protected bays with magical beaches, mountain landscapes with dense vegetation, running waters, shores, walking paths, incomparable natural beauty, traditional Cyclades color, monasteries, medieval castles, ancient ruins, great local cuisine, but also European culture, world-class museums in Chora, cultural venues, they all add up to the uniqueness of Andros and make this island the ideal destination for the most demanding guests.


Andros ColorsAs cases of reference one can mention the stunning beaches of Ahla, Agios Petros, Chrysi Ammos, Fellos, Zorkos and Pidima tis Grias, the shores of Sariza at Apikia, the Tower of St Peter belonging to the Hellenistic era, the Byzantine monasteries of Zoodohos Pigi and Panahrantos, the Museum of Modern Art and the Archeological Museum at Palaiopoli and Chora, the Ancient Zagora, the picturesque villages of Messaria, Stenies and Menites, but also Gavrio and Batsi, where most of the night-life is happening..


Andros ColorsAnd certainly one cannot omit the aristocratic Chora, with the beautiful neoclassical buildings and the strong naval tradition best conveyed by the Statue of the Unknown Sailor. No matter how many times one visits this unique island, there is always something new to discover in the incomparable colors of Andros.