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The impressive lighthouses of Greece and their history

The peculiarities behind their construction Greece, a maritime country from the depths of its history, with hundreds of islands and huge coastline, needed to ensure the safest possible passage for…

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The islands with the cheapest ferries for a budget holiday

Within walking distance of Athens and without spending a lot of money to visit The cost of summer holidays is often a deterrent for organizing an escape. However, if you…

What do they mean and how did the names of 21 Greek islands come out

The stories, the myth and the faces behind the names Like the names of the cities, so do the names of the Greek islands are not at all random. During…

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Five Greek islands for a small budget vacation this summer

Crystal clear waters, hospitable residents and an idyllic scenery The Greek islands are, not unfairly, always at the heart of the interest of Greek and foreign travellers. The islands that…

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The “Old Lady’s Jump”: Why the famous beach was named like this

The versions of the story behind the name of the famous sandy beach in Andros It is with certainty one of the most characteristic beaches of Andros but also one…

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Andros: Frutalia, the traditional food you have to taste

Delicious flavors of the Cyclades… Just two hours away from Athens is an island where you can go for a cozy holiday even until the end of September. A close-by…

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Best Beaches of Andros

1. Chrissi Ammos Chrissi Ammos: A wonderful beach with crystal waters Chrissi Ammos or "Golden Sand" is one of the most wonderful sandy beaches of Andros with clear crystal waters....

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Meet Another Side of Andros With John Carr

An overview of Andros island Culture, natural beauty, deep blue waters, Andros has it all Culture, nobility, quaint alleys, fragrant gardens, stone mansions laden with bougainvilleas and neoclassical buildings. Gorgeous...

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Enjoy the Traditional Music of Andros

Andros Traditional Music | by Nick and Augustis - Track 1 Greek folk music is a beautiful blend of influences from East and West Music in Greece presents a vast...

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The top 4 places to visit in Andros island

Batsi Town Batsi: A beautiful fishing village famous to visitors from worldwide Batsi, the small fishing village and the main resort Andros lies 7km southeast of Gavrio port on the...

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Top 3 Activities in Andros

Foros Cave in Aladino The amazing underground show of Cave Foros The Foros Cave is located in the village of Aladinou 4 km from Andros Chora. The cave of Foros...

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Churches And Monasteries of Andros

Monastery of Agia Marina Agia Marina Monastery: An important religious pilgrimage One of the most significant pilgrimage sights in Greece, the Agia Marina Monastery and its famous holy spring are...

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Top Museums of Andros

Maritime Museum of Andros The Maritime Museum of Andros: A historical treasure in the heart of Andros! The Maritime Museum of Andros was founded in 1972 and is located in...

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Useful info about the first time in Andros

How to Get to Andros Andros, an island easy to reach, quite close to Athens The island of Andros is easily accessible by ferry from the port of Rafina, on...

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Traditional sweets of Andros

Andros is a paradise for the visitors with a sweet tooth Judging by the number of pastry shops in Andros, the locals must really love desserts! Andros’ typical traditional desserts...

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Traditional wine making in Andros

Do not miss the traditional method of wine making in Andros Andros, as most Aegean islands, has an important winemaking tradition that dates back to the Neolithic age. Having developed...

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An overview of Andros island

Culture, natural beauty, deep blue waters, Andros has it all Culture, nobility, quaint alleys, fragrant gardens, stone mansions laden with bougainvilleas and neoclassical buildings. Gorgeous beaches, some popular, others isolated...

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About Andros town (Chora of Andros)

Chora, Andros' lively capital and cultural center Chora, the capital of Andros, is located on the east coast of the island between two large beaches, Niborio and Paraporti. This is...

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Andros Music | by Vagelis & Kostas – Track 7

The "nisiotika" songs are studied by musicologists all over the world A plethora of musicians, others famous, others known only in their hometown, has sprung from the rich fountain that...

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Andros Music | Vagelis & Kostas | Track 8

Let the music of 'nisiotika' carry you away to the dance floor The ‘nisiotika’ songs have become an indispensable part of the Greek glenti and panigiri (feasts and celebrations), played...

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Andros Music | Vagelis & Kostas | Track 6

The summer festivals and feasts in Andros bring together families and friends One big advantage of visiting Greece in the summer months, apart from the wonderful climate and the exquisite...

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Andros Music | Vagelis & Kostas | Track 5

Traditional music is deeply embedded in the life of Andriots Feasting, music and dance were always deeply embedded in the life of Andros’ locals, being means of expressing feelings and...

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Andros Music | Nick and Augustis | Track 4

The rich and wonderful 'orchestra' of Greek traditional instruments Lyre, lute, violin, clarinet, drums, bagpipes and some more exotic musical instruments, like sandouri, askomandoura, tsambouna, form the ‘orchestra’ of the...

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Andros Music | Nick and Augustis | Track 3

Nisiotika is a music genre that is very popular among Greeks Nisiotika (nisi means island in Greek) is one the most distinctive categories of Greek music and songs, mainly referring...

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Andros Music | Nick and Augustis | Track 2

The traditional music of the islands has its roots back in ancient Greece The Aegean islands have an important folk dance tradition, originating from the dances of ancient Greece, like...

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Andros Music | by Nick and Augustis | Track 1

Greek folk music is a beautiful blend of influences from East and West Music in Greece presents a vast diversity due the creative assimilation by the Greeks of different influences...

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Paraporti Beach

Paraporti is ideal for a quick dip on a hot summer day Paraporti, this small sandy stretch of a beach, emerging headlong from the mainland, is one of two beaches...

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Chrissi Ammos Beach

Chrissi Ammos is a very popular golden beach with soft sand and amazing waters With its name which literally means ‘golden sand’, Chrissi Ammos is beyond doubt one of the...

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Batsi Beach

Batsi beach is very popular among tourists and locals The beach at Batsi, one of the most famous resorts in Andros, is an organized beach with all necessary tourist amenities,...

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Niborio Beach

Niborio beach is at a stone's throw from Chora in Andros Nimborio beach emanates the atmosphere of the port it once was and it still serves as a harbour for...

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Agios Petros Beach

Agios Petros beach offers ample space and privacy Leaving Gavrio and heading on the central road towards Batsi, you come across the beautiful seaside village of Agios Petros. Unlike the...

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Achla Beach

Achla beach is a tranquil heaven for the adventurous few A secluded heaven immersed in tranquility, Achla beach is located on the northeast coast of Andros, 25 km from Chora...

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Kypri Beach

Kypri beach attracts the fans of scuba diving and other water sports Kypri beach can be found on the southwestern part of Andros, 5km from Batsi and 29 km from...

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Zorkos Beach

Make a day of your visit to beautiful Zorkos beach at the northern part of Andros A hideaway on the northern part of the island, Zorkos beach is 40 km...

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Halkolimionas Beach

Halkolimionas is easily accessible and ideal for snorkelling A secluded beach, Halkolimionas is almost at the centre of the western coastline of Andros, approximately 34 km from the port of...

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Vitali Beach

Vitali beach rewards the visitor with its wild beauty and serenity Located on the north eastern part of Andros, about 35 km from Chora and 15 km from Gavrio, Vitali...

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Vlychada Beach

With its rugged landscape, Vlychada beach is ideal for loners and adventurous types Vlychada beach is located on the north western side of Andros, about 40 km from the capital,...

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Fellos Beach

Fellos, an easy to access beach with clean waters, ideal for fishing lovers Fellos is an easy to access beach, located 5 km north from Gavrio on the northwest coast...

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Horse Back Riding in Andros

Discover Andros on the back of a horse and enjoy amazing views Beautiful Andros can also be discovered on the back of a horse. Ride and experience amazing views and...

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Hiking in Andros

Andros: An island made for walking with 300 km of footpaths Lush green valleys, flowing rivers, beautiful beaches and ancient pathways. Andros is an island full of surprises, especially for...

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Foros Cave in Aladino

Visit the labyrinthine world of Cave Foros Did you know that one of the first discovered caves in Greece was in Andros? Cave Foros presents an impressive spectacle comprising stalactites,...

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Monastery of Panachrandou

The impressive Panachrandou monastery looks like a Byzantine fortress Panachrantou Monastery is located on the slope of Mount Gerakones and is the most beautiful Byzantine monastery of Andros. Surrounded by...

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Monastery of Agia Marina

Visit the recently restored Agia Marina monastery, an important religious pilgrimage One of the most significant pilgrimage sites in Greece, the Agia Marina Monastery and its famous holy spring, are...

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Menites Village

Menites, a piece of untouched paradise,is a good starting point for hiking Menites is a beautiful village built on Petalo Mountain, 200 meters above sea level and its verdant green...

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Gavrio Port

Gavrio is Andros' port and an excellent starting point for numerous excursions Gavrio is Andros’ main port connecting the island to Rafina, located on the west coast of the island....

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Korthi Town

Korthi beach is ideal for the lovers of windsurfing and hiking Korthi is a strikingly beautiful village overlooking a wide sandy shore with a small port to shelter boats and...

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Batsi Town

Batsi: From fishing village to a tourist resort that has it all Batsi, Andros’ main resort, lies 7km southeast of Gavrio port on the overbuilt shores of a handsome bay...

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Kydonieos Institute at Chora

Kydonieos Institute with its rich activity is synonymous to culture in Andros Kydonieos Institute is a non profit foundation established in 1994 in Chora, the capital of Andros and its...

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The Kairis Library

Discover Andros' roots in the Kairis library, home of 60,000 rare publications The Kairis Library was founded in 1987 as a non-profit private legal entity, thanks to the efforts and...

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Maritime Museum of Andros

Andros' maritime history enclosed in a beautiful museum The rich naval history of Andros is found in the Maritime Museum located in the center of Chora, the island's capital. Andros...

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Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Art has its own famed museum in beautiful Andros A boldly varied cultural oasis, usually offering two exhibitions a year, the Museum of Contemporary Art is undisputedly Andros’ pride....

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About Andros

Andros is very close to Athens! Andros: An island that combines culture and nature at a stone's throw away from Athens Andros, the second-largest and northernmost island of the Cyclades...

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Getting around Andros

Discover the beauties of Andros by bus, car, bike or even water taxis So you have arrived at Gavrio, Andros’ port and you are wondering how to move around. A...

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Getting the Bus in Andros

Andros buses are cheap and reliable, covering major villages The local bus service in Andros is cheap and reliable and fortunately gets more organized in the summer months. The Gavrio-Chora...

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How to Get to Andros

Andros, an island easy to reach, quite close to Athens The island of Andros is easily accessible by ferry from the port of Rafina, on the north eastern side of...

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