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 Andros,
the northern most island of Cyclades, second largest island after Andros,
resembles a mountain top with lush vegetation and volumes of water.
Water gushes from marble drinking fountains and mossy springs in the hill villages.
Verdant with flowers and forests in the south, with fields criss crossed
of dry stone walls,-xerolithies- create a scenery of natural contrasts.
With population to be distinctly hospitable, relatively empty beaches,
peaceful countryside, pure white as well as red tile roof houses and admirable mansions,
quite settlements as well as cosmopolitan centres, Andros is a choice for holidays.
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 Getting There -
Accessible from Rafina and Lavrio ports.
It is also been connected with Tinos, Mykonos, Syros, Andros, Paros.
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Getting Around -
There is a regular bus service. Cars, bikes and bicycles are available for hire.
Taxis are also available. Some of the beaches can be reached with water taxis.
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Nightlife and Entertainment -
It is lively, full of cocktail bars, dancing bars and discos. Do not forget to taste "fourtalia",
an omelette speciality with potatoes, smoked pork and sausage.
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Beaches
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Excursions
The south part of the island is lush and green while the north part
is scorched and barren. 6 Km northern from the Capital Andros Town (or Hora)
Stenies village is the most beautiful on the island. Close to Messaria
there is a Byzantine church of Taxiarhis (1158 AD). Batsi is the island's
biggest resort with excellent sandy beach.
In Andros Town you can see the famous Hermes of Andros (2 BC) in the Archaeology
Museum. Exhibitions of modern artists can be viewed in the Museum of Modern Art.
The cathedral Ag. Georgios (Saint George) is built on the ruins of a 17th
century church. Palatiani is Byzantium 13th century church.
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Arcitecture
Architecture in Andros island doesn't follow the strict rules of the traditional Cycladic patterns. Typical Aegean-type houses co-exist with neoclassical buildings, Venetian tower-houses and stone-houses. Common types of houses found in Andros are "makrynari", various types of towers and tower-houses, farm-houses and typical mansions of navy captains and merchants.
Other interesting buildings with special elements are "konakia", small farm houses, springs with characteristic "bousounari" or with a roof, water-mills and pigeon-houses (peristeriones). Characteristic elements of andriotic architecture are the visible slate stonework, "sardeloma" (outer plaster), "kanalos" (gutter), "stimata" (vertical slates) in stone-walls, etc. Many stone bridges are intact in various places of the island. Made of schist, simple and in harmony with the landscape, served as part of the old transport network.
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Andros or Hora
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the island's capital is an attractive town.
The town is built on a high headland promontory that juts out into and
divides up Kastrou Bay, leaving a beach way down below on either side.
The mid-ages style houses, the neo-classical and island-type ones, in addition to the narrow alleys, the museums and the beaches, are the main attractions for every visitor.
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Achla
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Beautiful bay with sandy beach. (Northern of
Andros Town).
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Agios Petros (3 Km NE from Gavrion)
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there is a tower (20m height) from the Hellenistic period.
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Batsi
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is a cosmopolitan center surrounded by many villages.
Is built around a sweeping sandy bay, with a little fishing harbour and a maze
of narrow streets.
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Fallika
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is the oldest monastery of the island.
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Gavrio
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is the island's port situated in a naturally protected bay.
It is the starting point for excursions towards the northern part of the island, for startling beaches like Fellos and Zorkos and picturesque villages like Vitali, Amolochos, Makrotantalo, etc.
There is a beach and plenty of hotels, bars and tavernas.
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Korthi Bay
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is an attractive village,
situated in the South East part of the island. It is offered for quiet holidays.
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Kypri
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One of the best beaches of the island.
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Menites
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is a "trees soaked" village.
There tavernas situated next to springs and under huge plane-trees.
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Useful Information
| Population | 9,000 |
Police (Andros Town) | 22820 22300 |
| Distance from Rafina Port | 36 NM |
Health Center | 22820 23333 |
| Police (Gavrio) | 22820 71220 |
Port Authority (Gavrio) | 22820 71213 |
| Police (Batsi) | 22820 41204 |
Taxi | 22820 22171 |
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