Andros, Cycladic Islands
Greece
Photo courtesy of: Melisses Andros
Greece / Andros, Cycladic Islands
Deliciously remote and refreshingly authentic
Andros is the greenest of the Cycladic islands, with a mountainous coastline, heathery hillsides, sweeping talc-sand beaches, and emerald waters. Do not expect big resorts, nightclubs, and menus translated into multiple languages. Despite its proximity to Athens (only a 2-hour ferry ride from Rafina port), the island feels deliciously remote and refreshingly authentic. Awash in pine-forested mountains, pebbled beaches, and lush farmlands, the island is a nature lover’s paradise. And for those seeking culture, the ancient Chora town jutting out on a narrow peninsula is packed with impressive neoclassical mansions and taverna-lined streets.
Our Offbeat Goat collection includes a food-obsessed Italian-run boutique hotel and a secluded nature getaway far off-the-trodden path.
The Offbeat Goat Collection
Stays in Andros
the highlights.
Poke around the Museum of Contemporary Art, hosting world-class exhibitions, and the Archaeological Museum of Andros in the picturesque ancient city of Paleopoli.
Delight in an outdoor film screening under the stars at the Andros Cinema Club.
Hike out to the ancient Zagora, an ancient settlement on the peninsula's steep plateau. Check out Andros Routes for more hiking suggestions.
Explore some of our favorite sandy beaches: Zorkos, Vitali, Vori, and Achla.