Andros
Andros is a traditional island with picturesque villages, narrow tiled alleys, lots of trees, waterfalls, water sources, beautiful beaches but is also a modern island with shops, hotels, bars and clubs. Andros is always ready to offer its visitors excellent vacation with all the comforts. In Andros, there are areas and villages among the trees and the contact with nature will calm you and help you rest. However, there are more busy areas, like the Mpatsi, with the beautiful beach and the several bars, famous for its intense nightlife and its cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is worth spending several days in Andros so that you can explore the whole island. Andros can win even the most hesitant visitor with its beautiful beaches, the perennial trees, the incredible attractions, the monasteries and little churches. Visit the Agios Petros Tower, the Archaeological Museum in Palaiopoli, the Archaeological Museum in Hora, the areas with the natural water sources, the churches and the monasteries and admire the magnificence and the nobility of the island. The countless beaches of Andros, some organized and some not, will offer you relaxation and entertainment. If you too want to spend some unforgettable holidays in Andros, all you have to do is book your ferry tickets now.
The Andros Port
You can easily travel to Andros from Rafina and the surrounding islands. You can also book your ferry tickets online via aktoploika.gr which will make your journey even more comfortable and carefree. It takes about 2 hours for a conventional ferry to reach Andros from Rafina while the journey with a speedboat lasts only 1 hour. Gavrio, the port of Andros, is 31km away from Hora and very close to the cosmopolitan Mpatsi. Gavrio too offers a tourist infrastructure, with hotels, rooms to let, restaurants and cafes. Gavrio also offers nightlife with several choices for all tastes.
Connection With Other Islands
Andros has a ferry connection with the following ports: Rafina, Mykonos, Syros, Tinos
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Andros via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation
In Andros, you will find that there are regular bus itineraries towards almost all areas and beaches. There are regular bus itineraries from the harbor to Hora, Mpatsi and the other settlements of Andros. There are also taxis that will take you fast and comfortable to your destination. To visit some of the beaches, you can also use the sea taxis, available on the island. However, Andros is a big island and in order to explore it, you may need a vehicle for more comfortable transportation. You will, therefore, find several car or motorbike rental agencies on the island, although booking in advance will make it easier for you to find what you need.
Useful links: Andros Hotels
Happy Holidays in Andros!!!