Andros is the second largest island of the Cyclades, right after Naxos Island. The deep blue sea, the majestic mountains, the canyons, the green gorges, the small fertile valleys and the abundant springs compose the scenery of this special place.

Architecturally, Andros stands out from the other islands of the Cyclades. Here, you will see classic whitewashed Cycladic houses with blue shutters and also neoclassical buildings, castles and towers, various types of rural houses and captains' and traders’ mansions. You will find watermills, wind mills, dovecotes, and stone bridges crossing the gorges, as well.

Island’s capital is Chora or Andros, which unfolds on a small peninsula on the eastern side of the island. This is one of the most charming cities of the entire Aegean Sea! Arcades, arches, fountains, neoclassical buildings and houses with Venetian elements give the city a special aristocratic character. Here, a dreamlike journey through space and time begins! “Lose yourself” in the picturesque, whitewashed streets of Chora, starting your walk from the main, paved with marble, pedestrian Georgiou Embeirikou Street. At the beginning of the street, your eye will be caught by the impressive neoclassical houses. Further down, you will find Goulandris or Girokomeio (Nursing Home) square with the imposing buildings of the City Hall and the Empeirikeiou Nursing Home and Hospital. Here, the cosmopolitan Theophilos Kairis square is dominated by the homonymous bust as well as the Kambanis marble fountain. In the picturesque square, you will find cafés, patisseries and ouzo taverns.

If you follow the steps at the right side of the square, you will reach Paraporti beach and the picturesque church of Panagia Theoskepasti. If you go down the stairs at the left side of the square, you will end up in Plakoures beach, which is dominated by the beautiful church of St. Thalassinis, perched on a rock. In Chora, you will find Rivas square, where the bronze statue of the Unknown Sailor stands out. Opposite of it, there is an island with the ruined, Venetian castle, connected with the town by a stone, arched bridge. From the island, the view of the town, the deep blue color of the sea and the Tourliti lighthouse built on a rock create a magnificent background!

The town is home to several notable museums including the Archaeological Museum of Andros, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Maritime Museum, the Museum of Folklore and Christian Art of Andros and the Museum of Traditional Arts and Byzantine Icons. Major attractions of the capital are the Kaireios Library and the Kydonieos Foundation.

On the western side of Andros there is Gavrio; a small village built around a sheltered harbor. Here, you will find traditional restaurants, pastry shops, café/bars and shops. The most mundane part of Andros is Batsi; a settlement amphitheatrically built around the homonymous bay. Here, you will also find numerous restaurants, taverns and café/bars. An important attraction of Batsi is the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. If you really want to experience Andros Island, you should explore its magnificent hinterland; one of the most beautiful villages of which is the green Messaria. On the slopes of Mount Petalo, on the ancient capital of the island, the green village of Paleopolis, famous for its archaeological site, is perched. In the village you will see waterfalls; something rather unusual for a Cycladic island. In the modern part of the town, there is Paleopolis Archaeological Museum. Southern, the ancient settlement of Zagora, one of the most important archaeological sites on the island, lies. During your stay in Andros, it is worth visiting the Upper Castle or Faneromenis’ Castle or the Grias’ Castle (Old Woman's) Castle; island’s once powerful medieval town. Besides its historical value it offers stunning views over the Aegean Sea!

Andros; the island of the ship owners and captains, with the unpretentious charm, the aristocratic aura and the naval centuries-old tradition, is a place that never ceases to amaze the visitor, with its blistering images alternations!