{"id":2618,"date":"2026-03-10T14:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camarasuitesandros.com\/?p=2618"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:14:31","slug":"top-7-things-to-do-and-must-see-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camarasuitesandros.com\/fr\/top-7-things-to-do-and-must-see-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 things to do and must-see attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re planning to <strong>visit Andros <\/strong>during your next trip to Greece? You want to know everything about the <strong>best things to do in Andros?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re at the right place!<\/p>\n<p>Authentic and peaceful, <strong>protected from mass tourism<\/strong>, the second largest island in the Cyclades is also <strong>the most fertile<\/strong> and <strong>greenest<\/strong> thanks to its many springs and streams. It\u2019s <strong>a real paradise for hikers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order <strong>to help you plan your stay<\/strong>, I have prepared for you this <strong>guide of the 7 best places to visit in Andros<\/strong>, with all points of interest and must-see attractions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this list of things to do and activities, I will also give you <strong>itineraries to visit Andros in 1, 2, 3 days or more<\/strong> as well as <strong>my selection of the best accommodations<\/strong> <strong>depending on your budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And as always, <strong>this travel guide contains all my best tips<\/strong> to make the most of your stay.<\/p>\n<p>So, <strong>what to do in Andros?<\/strong> <strong>Where to stay?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit Andros: the 7 Must-See attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Gavrio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gavrio<\/strong> is the 1st place you will see during your stay in Andros. If you <strong>take the ferry from Athens <\/strong>or <strong>from another Greek Island,<\/strong> you\u2019ll arrive in Gavrio, as it\u2019s <strong>the island\u2019s main port.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When visiting this typical small Cycladic port, you will find <strong>many restaurants and taverns, souvenir shops, <\/strong>banks, <strong>car rental agencies<\/strong> and even <strong>a supermarket.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gavrio is a really <strong>pleasant and calm village,<\/strong> even if it gets busier every time a ferry boat arrives!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Batsi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Batsi<\/strong> is the <strong>most popular tourist destination<\/strong> in Andros.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>seaside resort<\/strong> is located 7km South of Gavrio, on the slopes of a hill and above a <strong>pretty bay.<\/strong> As most Andros\u2019 tourists are staying in Batsi, you will find here <strong>many restaurants, shops and hotels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should really take a stroll on Batsi\u2019s <strong>beautiful waterfront<\/strong>: you will love this charming fishing port.<\/p>\n<p>Right next to the village, you will find <strong>a nice sand beach<\/strong>. There, you can rent deckchairs and umbrellas. It\u2019s a great place to take a dip after a day exploring the island!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Voyage Tips &#8211; Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the Batsi, <strong>drive along the coastal road to Paleopolis<\/strong> (an ancient Acropolis from the Neolithic Era). This road offers <strong>splendid views<\/strong> of the Aegean Sea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Andros or Hora<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hora<\/strong> (also named \u201cAndros\u201d, like the island) is <strong>the island\u2019s capital.<\/strong> It\u2019s clearly the village you have to visit in Andros!<\/p>\n<p>Unlike in most Cycladic villages, you won\u2019t find here the typical white washed houses with blue shutters. In Hora, <strong>most houses were built in a neoclassical architecture<\/strong> with <strong>red tiles roofs.<\/strong> These <strong>mansions were owned by rich Greek shipowners<\/strong> who came to Andros for its calm.<\/p>\n<p>When visiting Hora, <strong>wander in the main street,<\/strong> starting from the upper city. On this <strong>pedestrian street<\/strong> paved with marble, you will enjoy many <strong>shops and typical Greek taverns.<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss <strong>Kairi Square,<\/strong> a nice shaded square with a large marble fountain from the Ottoman period. It\u2019s a great place to have a drink on a terrace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow the main street<\/strong> to arrive at the seaside. There, you will see <strong>the remains of an ancient Venetian Castle<\/strong> from the 13th century, built on a small rock. With its small broken stone bridge, it\u2019s a lovely place to take pictures.<\/p>\n<p>In Hora, you can also visit <strong>2 great museums:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Archaeological Museum,<\/strong> and its collection of ancient objects discovered on the island, mostly in Zagora and Paleopolis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Museum of Contemporary Arts, or MOCA<\/strong>: there, you will enjoy modern sculptures from famous Greek artists, and great painting exhibits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. The best beaches in Andros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the best places if you want to take a dip<\/strong> during your trip to Andros?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a list of Andros\u2019 best beaches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are numerous beautiful sand beaches <strong>between Gavrio and Batsi.<\/strong> There, you can enjoy the calm and rent deckchairs and umbrellas. The best ones are <strong>Agios Petros, Chrissi Ammos, Kipri<\/strong> or <strong>Agios Kyprianos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Batsi Beach<\/strong>, in the village\u2019s bay<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tis Grias to Pidima<\/strong> and its 15-meter high rock, creating a unique scenery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Piso Giala,<\/strong> a nice beach between Hora and Stenies. Quite popular, with many taverns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fellos,<\/strong> a large pebble beach between the rocks. Very quiet and lovely!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neimporio Beach,<\/strong> close to Hora<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paraporti:<\/strong> you can see this beach from the road, right before arriving in Hora.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>An important note:<\/strong> some of Andros\u2019 best beaches are <strong>only accessible by 4WD, on foot or by boat.<\/strong> For example, the beaches of <strong>Achla, Vori, Vitali<\/strong> or <strong>Zorkos, located North East of Hora,<\/strong> can\u2019t be reached by car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Hiking in Andros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>a hiking lover<\/strong>, then <strong>Andros is the perfect island<\/strong> for you.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>18 marked trails on the island,<\/strong> for <strong>more than 100 km of paths.<\/strong> Andros was awarded as a <strong>\u201cLeading quality Trails \u2013 Best of Europe\u201d<\/strong> destination, meaning that it\u2019s <strong>one of the best places to hike in Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can walk on many trails of <strong>various lengths (from 30 minutes to 6 hours)<\/strong> and <strong>difficulty level (easy or moderate, most of the time).<\/strong> Everything is well indicated on the website and on the signs during your walks.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>numerous itineraries you can follow during your hikes in Andros.<\/strong> Here are some of the island\u2019s best hikes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hora \u2013 Lamyria \u2013 Menites \u2013 Monastery of Panachrantos:<\/strong> during this hike, you will discover one of the island\u2019s most beautiful monasteries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hora \u2013 Apikia \u2013 Vourkoti<\/strong> \u2013 A 6.8 km-long walk, lasting around 2h30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hora \u2013 Sineti \u2013 Dipotama \u2013 Kohylou \u2013 Korthi:<\/strong> enjoy the lush vegetation of the Dipotama gorges!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vourkoti \u2013 Moni Agios Nikolaos \u2013 Achla Beach,<\/strong> a splendid hike: you will see a beautiful monastery and end your walk at one of Andros\u2019 best beaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gavrio \u2013 Ano Agios Petros \u2013 Pyrgos \u2013 Agios Petros Beach,<\/strong> a nice trail to go to the beach directly from the port of Gavrio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want a <strong>detailed list of Andros\u2019 walking trails,<\/strong> you can check <strong>Andros Route website.<\/strong> There, you will find all the detailed itineraries with their length and duration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. The other best villages to see in Andros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The island offers many other points of interest. During your trip, you can for example <strong>visit some of Andros\u2019 most beautiful villages.<\/strong> <strong>Here are my favorites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stenies,<\/strong> close to Hora. There, you will admire many neoclassical houses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apikia:<\/strong> where Sariza spring (Andros mineral water, sold all around the island) is located.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mesaria,<\/strong> a lovely medieval village<\/li>\n<li><strong>Livadia<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Menites,<\/strong> a mountain village, famous for its springs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Korthi<\/strong> (Ormos Korthiou), and its view of Mylos\u2019 Bay. The village is renowned for its windsurf competitions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aidonia,<\/strong> built on a rock<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sineti,<\/strong> at the end of Dipotama gorges. Don\u2019t miss the many watermills!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>7. Boat trip around Andros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Boat trips<\/strong> are for sure one of the best things to do during your holidays in Andros.<\/p>\n<p>Most cruises are <strong>starting from Batsi,<\/strong> and <strong>last between 2 to 4h.<\/strong> It\u2019s clearly the best way to access <strong>remote beaches you can\u2019t reach by car,<\/strong> go <strong>snorkeling<\/strong> and enjoy the island\u2019s beautiful landscape!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lunch and soft drinks<\/strong> are also included in the price.<\/p>\n<p>During these cruises, you can discover the island and its many beaches. You can also choose a <strong>2-hours cruise at sunset, to admire it from the boat.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andros cruises cost <strong>between 20\u20ac and 60\u20ac per person<\/strong>, depending on the one you will choose.<\/p>\n<p>Source : <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voyagetips.com\/en\/andros-greece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"voyagetips.com (opens in a new tab)\">voyagetips.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re planning to visit Andros during your next trip to Greece? 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