Andros Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Greek island in the Cyclades
About Andros
Andros is the northernmost of the Cyclades islands. It is second in size after Naxos and is located between Euboia - which it is separated by the Cavo D'Oro (Cape Caphereus) - and Tinos island. It has mountains and fertile valleys blessed with verdant slopes full of citrus and olivetrees, waterfalls, mountain streams and numerous high quality water springs. According to Greek mythology the island got its name from the first settler Andros, a hero descended from the Olympic gods. Other names were also used in the course of history: Hydroussa, Nonagria and Lasia, all homage to the rich flora and water springs found on Andros. It was during the Classical Age that Andros showed first signs of flourishing civilization with its capital at the site of present-day Paleopolis. The favored god
Where to Stay in Andros
- 🏨Andros Prive Suites
- 🏨Mare e Vista Epaminondas Hotel
- 🏨Perrakis Hotel
Andros Travel Guide Sections
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