Location
Andros is the largest island of Cyclades after Naxos. The capital of the island is Andros Town or Chora. Andros Island has an area of 379.7 square kilometers and a 176 km coastline.
Andros,
the Lady of Aegean
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Batsi
Batsi is a seaside village of Andros. Located 8 km away from the port of Gavrio and 27 km away from Chora, on the west coast of Andros. Batsi has a great beach that has been awarded with a blue flag.
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Hiking in Andros
"Andros has an impressive network of over 300km of footpaths. The network extends across all parts of the island and until the arrival of the motor car it was the main transport infrastructure for the 30,000 people who once lived on Andros. About 160km of hiking routes have been restored and are fully way marked and sign posted according to European standards. The varied landscape of Andros offers a treasure trove of hiking experiences..."
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Culture & Art
"Andros is, without a doubt, an island of culture and art. Many Andriots excelled in literature and arts, with greater example that of poet Andreas Embirikos. Another exceptional personality was Theophilos Kairis, one of the greatest Greek intellectuals of the 19th century, or Michael Dertouzos, professor at M.I.T. USA, who is considered as the "father" of Information Technology (IT).Andros still pertains its rich cultural tradition, offering to the public the opportunity to visit several museums and foundations. Every summer, it hosts numerous events that attract thousands of visitors..."
Andros has many sandy and rocky beaches, the most popular sandy beaches are Nimborio in Chora, the Golden Sand in Kypri and Achla which is accessible by boat starting from the port of Chora or the dirt road only cars with four-wheel drive can be the cross. Of course there are rocky beaches that are popular such as Gialia on Stenies, Chalkolimionas in Stavropeda and the beach of the village Sineti.
Near the village is the Monastery of Zoodohos Pigi.In recent decades it has become one of the most touristic villages on the island.Our rooms are located within walking distance of the center and the main Batsi Beach!
Monasteries
"On the island of Andros you can visit significant monasteries dating from the Byzantine period to the last years of the Ottoman Empire. Some of them have been recently renovated. All of them are of exceptional interest, as they preserve important relics..."
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