Quick facts Location: on Andros’s northwest coast, the island’s only active ferry port, connecting to Rafina on the mainland. Distance: about 32 kilometres from Chora, Andros Town, on the opposite side of the island. Known for: being most visitors’ first and last stop on Andros, and the well preserved Hellenistic Tower of Agios Petros nearby. … Read more
At a glance: Southern Andros, around 10 kilometres from Chora, set around a wide, sheltered bay known locally as Ormos Korthiou. A relatively young settlement by island standards, built once locals felt safe enough to live close to the water, now known for windsurfing and a scattering of sandy beaches. Best suited to travellers who … Read more
At a glance: West coast of Andros, around 8 kilometres south of Gavrio and 27 kilometres from Chora. A former fishing village turned main tourist resort since the 1970s, built amphitheatrically above a sheltered, sandy bay. Best suited to travellers who want an easy, lively beach base with plenty of restaurants, shops and a well … Read more
At a glance: Eastern coast of Andros, the island’s capital and second port, around 32 kilometres from Gavrio, where ferries from Rafina dock. Built where Cycladic whitewash meets grand 19th century neoclassical mansions, funded by the island’s shipping wealth. Best suited to travellers who want real architecture, museums and a dramatic ruined castle rather than … Read more
