The Isle of Andros
Andros
the northest and second largest island of the cyclades. An island to dream and
to discover. A charming gem to experience your personal odyssey. A
inherent natural beauty.bald peaks (up to 1000m), many green valleys which drag
out to the sea with streams, that lead water throughout the year. The fertile
valleys used for agriculture.
The island of
Andros offers a variety of attractions.
The town Andros (Chora)
with the excellent "Modern Art Museum"
( www.moca-andros.gr
)
, the
important Archaeological Museum, the
square (Platia) "Kairi" (philosopher from Andros), stately mansions, the
monument of the sailor and the ruins of the Venetian castle.
Paleopolis
with the ancient port facility in the sea. The Cape Zagora with the
well-preserved foundations of the geometric period, the Hellenistic Tower
at Agios Petros. The Water Mill and the old natural atone bridge in Aladino, the
waterfall of Pithara, several Monasteries (Panochrantou, Agia Marina, Ag.
Nikolaos) and a multitude of untouched,
beautiful landscapes in all parts of the island.
Andros is
separated from Evia in the North by the Strait of "Cavo d'oro" and in the
South from the island Tinos by the Strait of "Narrow"
Andros is 39.8km long,
16,7km wide and has a total area of 374skm.
The unspoiled
nature,
the white wasehed cubic houses, the dove houses from the M.A., more than 70
beaches, Just a few of them are frequented by bathers The deep blue crystal
clear water and much more. The diversity of the shipowners-island is the
ideal place for relaxing and diversified holidays. To Andros you go from
the port of Rafina/Athens by ferry in 2 hrs. Ferry-timetable:
www.gtp.gr