Andros greece Andros island
The Island of Andros in the Northern Cyclades
ANDROS GREECE USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Andros island Council Offices: 22820 23766 22820 23766
Andros island Korthi Council Offices: 22820 61219 22820 61219
Andros island Hydroussa Council Offices: 22820 71250 22820 71250
Andros island Port Authority - Korthi: 22820 62171 22820 62171
Andros island Port Authority - Hora: 22820 22250 22820 22250
Andros island Police - Hora: 22820 22300 22820 22300
Andros island Police - Gavrio: 22820 071220
Andros island Police - Batsi: 22820 041204
Andros island Police - Korthi: 22820 61211 22820 61211
Andros island Taxi - Hora: 22820 22171 22820 22171
Andros island Taxi - Gavrio: 22820 71171 22820 71171
Andros island Health Centre - Gavrio: 22820 41981 22820 41981
Andros island Health Centre - Hora: 22820 22222 22820 22222
Andros island Batsi Doctors Surgery: 22820 41326 22820 41326
Andros island Bus Station: 22820 22316 22820 22316
Andros island Archaeological Museum: 22820 23664 22820 23664
Andros island Contemporary Art Museum: 22820 22650 22820 22650
Andros island Kayiris Library: 22820 22262 22820 22262
a little more about andros greece
Andros is the most northerly island of the Cyclades, second to Naxos in area, being 40kms long and 17kms wide. Administratively, it is a district with three municipalities: Andros, Korthi and Hydroussa.
The main port of the island is Gavrio, with frequent connections to Rafina, whilst the ports of Batsi, Hora and Korthi offer facilities for fishing boats, yachts and speed boats.
The island has several rivers and torrents, many with their source in ravines rich with sycamore, walnut and oak trees. In Andros there are paths overgrown with greenery with streams and small waterfalls, traditional cobbled streets which criss-cross the villages in the area, offering unforgettable walks and bringing the visitor close to nature.
Most likely, the name of the island comes from the officer, Andro, from Crete. It was also called Lasia for its thick vegetation or Hydroussa for its abundance of water. "Gavros", an old name which has been preserved from olden times, is also the name of Andros' harbour. Archaeological excavations indicate the existence of developed settlements from the Mycenaean times or even earlier.
The island comes to the forefront of history during the Geometrical Age (9th - 7th century BC), as witnesses by traces of settlements which remain there in Zagora on the southwest coast of the island, close to Zaganiari. The large area of the island, its geographical position, its safe beaches, rich vegetation and plentiful water supply stirred an interest in the island and therefore became popular from early and so from 3000BC, settlements flourished in the areas of "Strofilos" and "Mikroyiali", 2000 - 1500 BC in the area of "Plaka", whilst in 1000 BC Zagora flourished and later Ypsili, which is situated in the area of Aprovato.
The capital of Andros during the Classical Age was Palaiapoli. The prosperity of this period is apparent from the amount of money printed and coins minted. Relevant finds, together with statues of Hermes, are housed in the Archaeological Museum in Hora.
Andros was ruled successively by the Romans, Franks and Ottomans. The Byzantine style of churches like Taxiarhis in Ypsilo, in Melida and in Messaria and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Mesathouri, date from the 11th century AD. In the 14th century, the monastery of Agia (Zoodohos Pigi) was founded close to Batsi, whilst the monastery of Agios Nikolaos had its foundations laid in 1560 and was reconstructed in the 18th century. The monastery of Panahrantou was founded in the middle of the 17th century. From 1813, the first pre-revoloution school was housed in Agia Triada in Korthi.
On the 10th May 1821, Theophilos Kyeris raised the flag of revolution and Andros actively took part in the fight for liberation. In later years, the island developed in commercial navigation. Dimitris Moraitis inaugurated the line from Greece to North America at the beginning of the 20th century, whilst in 1939, Andros was second only to Piraeus in the number of registered ships.
Beaches of Andros
In the area of Hora is an organised beach of Nimborio and a wonderful, remote beach at Ahla, which can be reached by fishing boat. Also, one can visit beaches at Paraporti, Yialia and Piso Yialia. In Batsi, you can choose between Hryssi Akti, a large organised beach of the village, or visit bays of amazing beauty such as Stivari, Agia Marina and Agios Kyprianos.
In the area of Gavrio and in the north of the island, one can choose one of dozens of beaches, some deserted and others very busy. Felos, a close distance from Gavrio, the beach of Zorko, Vitalio and Ateni are some of the beaches that await you.
In the south of the island near Korthi, there is a large beach at Kandouni and smaller ones being Vinzi, Agia Ekaterini, whilst there are more remote beaches at Kalamonari, Bouros, Ai Yiannis in Kremmydes. An impressive beach," Pidima tis Grias", near Ormos, is an unforgettable experience.
In Palaiopoli, after a few minutes' walk, you can swim in the beautiful bay.
Escaping the villages, you can discover sandy, rocky, remote either by car, on foot along old paths or by fishing boat.
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