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ANDROS CHORA
The capital of Andros, the sophisticated Chora of the letters and culture, looks like a gate to the past; a gate to “Little England” of aristocracy which revives through the well preserved public buildings and charming neo classical ones. It is built on the narrow peninsula found between Paraporti and Nimporio bays and ends at the islet of the Medieval Castle (Kato Kastro). Travelers’ touring here, in the homeland of the surrealist poet, Andreas Empeirikos and the philosopher, Theophilos Kairis, starts from the modern settlement with the ship owners’ prevailing mansions of the past century, when shipping was priming in the island. At the entrance of the town, the main marble paved Georgios Empeirikos street, you can see the Kairios Library and the Arts Space of Petros & Marika Kydonieos Foundation, as you carry on to the pedestrian area passing by Andrion Club. Just like an outdoor museum, Chora “showcases” busts of prestigious personalities from Andros, donations by well-known families as well as exceptional public buildings. As you reach the paved Agora, you glance at the neat shopping stores on both sides of the “path” and you are led to the Kairi square. In the heart of Chora, you will have a break at the cafes or ouzeri under the shady planes. At the vibrant square, you will find the entrance of Andros Archeological Museum and in really short distance, the Museum of Contemporary Art. A little lower, the chapel of Aghia Thalassini is “hidden”, built on a rock into the sea. Keep in mind this magical picture and go back to the square, pass through the Oxoporta so as to enter the medieval settlement. The well-preserved houses with the Venetian crests, the medieval arcades, the fountains and the arches lead you to Rivas square
GAVRIO
It is the first thing that you look at as soon as you arrive in Andros and the last one you take with you… It is the beginning and the ending of a tour into bays with deep blue waters (see Zorkos, Mikra and Megala Peza etc.), pigeon houses of forgotten time, spread ancient monuments, traditional villages (see Ano and Kato Fellos, Sidontas etc), unexpectedly green valleys and waterfalls (like the one in Paleopoli)… It is your starting point to meet the birthplace of great captains and ship owners. It is the principal harbor of Andros and is found in the northwest, at the big, protected from the winds natural bay of Gavrio. From this safe anchorage, travelers move towards all directions. The commercial map of the area is quite rich including meze restaurants, interesting bars, shopping stores and touristic agencies which are spread all over the vibrant seafront.
STENIES
Stenies, a peaceful, relaxing, green village, located just 3 miles from Chora, became the perfect backdrop for the imposing Captain Houses of the area. The glorious course of many marine-business families began from Stenies, including Embirikos, Goulandris, Polemis, Paleokrassas and Karastamatis. Pendavrisi and Pera Panda on the freshwater-oozing western side of the village are worth a visit.
EPISKOPEIO BRIDGE
With a setting like a true fairyland, the romantic visitors gather to have their photos taken near it. The Episkopeio stone bridge was vastly popularized after the shooting of the film Little England, and has since been renamed into Bridge of Love, so as to immortalize the protagonists’ secret date spot.
MENITES SPRINGS
Hordes of nature enthusiasts arrive to Andros to admire Menites village; a place rich in vegetation and tall centuries-old trees. In the central square of the village, the water flowing through the six lion head springs creates a little waterfall!
UNKNOWN SAILOR
It prevails at the huge Rivas square, paying tribute to the Greek seamen who were lost in the sea. The enormous sculpture made of copper, a trademark for Andros, was designed by Michail Tobros and donated by the Goulandri family.
TOURLITIS LIGHTHOUSE
A quaint attraction and a Andrian trademark. Really close to Kato Kastro in Chora, at the Nimporio bay, on a 7m rock into the sea, Tourlitis lighthouse rises. It first operated in January 1st of 1897 while in 1943 was severely damaged due to the bombings by the Germans. The current lighthouse, unique in Greece thanks to its location, has been donated by the Goulandri family and forms a fair copy of the old one.
KORTHI
A completely different imagery unfolds in the south part of Andros; built with gorges, medieval towns, tower houses and a huge monolith emerging from the water in the famous beach Tis Grias to Pidima. This is the wild side of Korth’s beauty. On the traditional settlement, however, the images reflect a true Cycladic character, with cafes, restaurants, taverns, bars and shopping centers lined up on either side of the central cobblestone street.
BATSI
Today, Batsi is the cosmopolitan seaport, starring in the touristic life of Andros. The settlement was amphitheatrical set over the expanded and Blue Flag awarded sandy beach, with the church of Aghios Philippos rising on the hill and gazing at the panoramic view of the beloved village of all summer tourists. Being a touristic center, Batsi has it all; hotels, rooms to let, restaurants, ouzeri, bars and cafes spreading along the beach as well as a modern marina for all yacht owners. The path which ends to the biggest male monastery of Zoodochou Pigis, starts from here, along with a narrow road which leads to the coastal regions, Delavogia, Stivari and the Aghia Marina beach.
NEIMPORIO
Chora’s seaside settlement, filled with lively beach, country houses and bars. It houses a jetty for private boats and the Andros Marine Club, which organizes the International Offshore Sailing Event every year.
AGHIOS PETROS
Big, organized beach with shallow waters, next to the main road leading from Batsi to Gavrio. It has been awarded with the Blue Flag, for its crystal-clear waters. On a hill over the bay, you will also see the Tower of Aghios Petros from the Hellenistic period.
TIS GRIAS TO PIDIMA
Absolutely impressive… You will not forget it because of its name (it means old woman’s jump) but mostly because of the imposing rock in the sea. It is located on the northern part of Korthi Bay and you will reach it by walking for about 5-6 minutes in a downhill path. Beautiful, small sandy beach and clear-crystal waters… According to the local tradition, Turks in order to conquer the impregnable Upper Castle of Kochylou village, said to an old woman and her daughter to ask for refuge into the castle. The people accepted them, the old woman sneakily opened the gates and the castle was conquered. Ashamed of what she had done, the old woman jumped from the cliff and turned to stone. In this way, Tis Grias to Pidima got its name
SYNETI
Shady (in the afternoon) beach thanks to the mountain of the area, with pebbles and sea caves. You will reach it, driving from Chora to Korthi and Syneti village.
MPROSTA AND PISO GIALIA
At the first one go those who want to pebble, while at the second one, Piso Gialia, those who want to bury their feet into the sand. It is located in Stenies area, right after Chora
CHRISSI OR PSILI AMMOS
One of the most beautiful beaches in Andros, with white pebbles and blue-green waters. It is suggested to those who love fishing. It is organized with umbrellas.
ZORKOS
One of the most beautiful beaches in Andros, with white pebbles and blue-green waters. It is suggested to those who love fishing. It is organized with umbrellas.
ANEROUSSA
It spreads to the west of Andros after Batsi. A tiny sandy beach with sun loungers, a beach bar and the most alluring sea
