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THE Man's is the second largest island in the Cyclades, after Naxos. It is located in the northern part of the Cyclades and is located between Evia and Tinos.
According to mythology, the name of the island was taken from Andros, the first inhabitant of the island. The history of the island mentions other names, such as Idrousa and Lasia.
At a glance
The island has many springs and its NE part is very green. The climate is Mediterranean, but with strong north winds.
Language
The inhabitants of the island speak Greek, but the old inhabitants, mainly on the north side of the island, speak Albanian.
Destinations
- Country. - The capital of the island is built along a small peninsula. It is surrounded by two sandy beaches, Paraporti in the east and Neiborio in the west.
- Colony. - traditional village on a green slope of Mount Petalos
- Gavrio. - The main port of the island. It is surrounded by Haraka beach.
- Cops. - traditional beach village with a large beach that has been awarded a blue flag
- Paleopolis. - the ancient capital of Andros where the statue of Hermes was found, which is now on display at the Archaeological Museum. At the highest point of the village there are the only waterfalls in the Prefecture of Cyclades.
How to get there
Access to Andros is by boat with ferries departing from its port Ραφήνας. Andros is also connected by ferry again with its islands Of Tinos and her Mykonos.
How to move
The transportation is done by car, but from Chora depart buses that go to Gavrio and Korthi. There are also companies that rent cars or motorcycles such as Hertz, Budget,Imperial Andros
What to see
- The Tourlitos Lighthouse and the Archaeological Museum in Chora
- The Sariza spring and the Pithara river in Apoikia
- The ancient pier in Paleopolis
Entertainment
Events
Gavriotika takes place in Gavrio, where books are presented.
Beaches
- Nimborio (Town)
- Achla
- Side door (Country)
- Gialia (Stenies)
- Rear Glasses (Stenies)
- Chrysi Akti, (Batsi)
- Stivari
- Agia Marina
- Saint Kyprian
- Cork
- Zorkos
- Vitali
- Ateni
- Canton
- Vinci
- St. Catherine
- Kalamonari
- Μπουρός
- Ai Giannis, Kremmides
- Leap of the Old Woman (Korthio Bay)
- Paleopolis
What will you buy
local sausages, Raki, pastries,
Where to go for coffee - drink
In Chora there are many shops of this kind, especially in the Agora, the main pedestrian street of the city.
Where are you going to eat?
The local specialty of the island is the furtalia, a kind of omelette.
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Where will you stay?
In the hotels of Chora, Batsi, Gavrio, Ormos Korthios and the Colonies.
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Stay safe
Health and precautions
In case of a health problem, there is a Health Center in Chora
Communications
Small problems
- Poor road condition
- Garbage
- Poor condition of sewage pipes
Nearby destinations
Nearby destination of Andros is considered to be Τήνος, where it is 2 hours from the port of Gavrio.
