Andros is the northern island of the Cyclades and the second largest after Naxos. Ideal for a short getaway from the capital for a relaxing holiday, as it is not one of the most populated islands. 

In Andros, you have a lot of options, for recreation, field trips, swimming, surfing, tours, visits. There are suggestions for people looking for quality in food, relaxation and good taste.There are plenty of ferries from the port of Rafina every day, and ship connections to other islands of the Cyclades, eg Tinos, Mykonos. The ancient name of the island of Andros was "Lasia" and "Ydroussa"and reveal that the island combines dry Cycladic landscape with lush vegetation and abundant waterwhich represent the rich geographic contrasts to which the island owes its distinctive charm. The beaches are clean because of the mild growth of the island. When the wind blows, there are leeward beaches on the western side of the island. Andros has to show many beautiful villages and settlements with the picturesque Cycladic landscape. We hope your visiting our site be fun, valuable, and enjoyable so that your next vacation or trip be to Andros, to our band Dora I & Dora II

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Waterfalls in Andros

Waterfalls in Pithara

To get to Pitharas, you need to do a little hiking trail. The road begins to the left of the village colonies.

Follow the signs and you will walk through a wooded trail low in the river up to the point of the waterfalls sources.

Waterfalls in Palaiopoli

Waterfall in Palaiopoli. At Palaiopoli, near the village, 9 km from batsi, there is a small settlement built on the road on the mountainside.

At the edge of the settlement you see will coming abudant water from a waterfall located high at Mount Petal.

Waterfalls in Remata

The waterfall Remata is on the way to the village of Arni.

The waterfall is climbing along the stream you will find.

The creek is overgrown and the ride will leave you mesmerized.

Caverns of Andros

Caves on Andros are located at Aladino village, and at the Vitali beach. Moreover, sea caves are located at the beach of the village Syneti.

Aladino-caves

Caves in Andros are situated in the village Aladino.

It is rich in stalagmites and stalactites.

The cave Vitali

The cave Vitali is the beach next to the riverbed.

You will see beautiful and colorful stalactites.

Cave of Faneromeni Virgin Mary

The cave is situated at "Castle Revealed", above the village Kochylou about 200 meters left of the main gate of the castle above. A cave with the same name is located in the Village Abdou at Heraklion Crete,too.
Offers summer 2013. At six days accommdation the one is free!

To come to the island of Andros, you must take a ferry from the port of Rafina. Note that there are no ferries from the port of Piraeus to Andros. Rafina is situated at the eastern Attica. From the port of Rafina to Andros,there are ferries according to the season.

The Andros is far from the port of Rafina 36 nautical miles, which means two hours trip by ordinary ferry line (ferry boats).

You can get information about the ferries from agencies at the port of Rafina.

See the links below. You might find something useful. Routes to and from the airport Eleftherios Venizelos:

ΤRANSPORTATION ATHENS

TRIPS ATHENS-RAFINA

Batsi

Batsi is the cosmopolitan center of a large area.It has a lot of villages and settlements. It is extremely picturesque, as it is spread out, with the church of St. Philip to dominate the hill and sandy, clean and very well-organized beach.

Photos from Batsi