Andros is one of the most beautiful and visited Cycladic islands. The island's beaches, sun-drenched, washed by the azure sea – are the best illustration of a perfect holiday. If you move a little off the coast, and the picture is changing – you will see chains of mountain peaks with steep canyons and beautiful valleys, olive and orange groves, endless vineyards and tiny snow-white houses in the midst of this splendor. The island is also a real open-air museum, which stores priceless historical monuments, as well as a natural spa resort with the unique mineral springs. We present to your attention – the best beaches of Amorgos.
Agios Petros is just a 15-minute walk from the port of Gavrio, if you move from it towards Batsi. A wide beach stretches almost a kilometer from the picturesque village of the same name. It attracts many tourists with an excellent organization, and is one of the busiest on the island. In 2016, it was awarded the Blue Flag.
Grias Pidima is located in the southeast of the famous island. The beach is popular with tourists, first of all, for its interesting legend, as well as a very characteristic landscape. Not everyone can get to him; he is in a remote place. Travelers will meet here many natural beauties and the lack of familiar beach amenities.
Achla is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. The view from the heights is simply breathtaking. Located on the eastern side of Andros, a little over 25 km from Chora or Batsi. The distance is small, but quite insurmountable. In the gorges between the rocks, you can only drive on an SUV or motorcycle. From the village of Vurkoti to the beach they descend on foot along a dirt road. A simpler way is by sea.
Kypri is in a quiet location above the bay of Kypri. You can get here, following from Gavrio, the main port of the island, to Batsi, a modest village, or in the opposite direction. Kypri beach is approximately in the middle between them. The southwestern part of Andros is protected from constant winds, the coast is covered with fine silky sand, which is pleasant to walk along, build castles from it.
Vitali is a charming secluded beach in a rocky landscape. It is located 35 km from the capital, 15 of which are the road from Gavrio. The last part of the path is unpaved and rather narrow, only subject to a motorcycle or an SUV. A difficult bumpy driveway, especially in rainy weather, is rewarded with a swim in the clear turquoise waters.
Chrissi Ammos is the famous and best beach on the island. It lives up to its name, there is really "golden" sand. It is easily accessible from the port of Gavrio or Batsi. In addition to natural beauty, the beach has an excellent organization. For its cleanliness and amenities, it was awarded the Blue Flag.
Zorkos takes a northeastern part on the island. Crystal water, mountains from which vegetation descends like lava on a deserted sandy shore. The fragrance of plants and complete silence reigns around. The approaches to the beach are a good asphalt road along the coast, turning into a dirt road closer to the beach. On the way to the vacation spots you can enjoy wonderful sea views.
Gialia is two in one. Vacationers have the opportunity to choose from two options - a sandy or pebble beach. Ebros Gialia is a short walk along the rocky slopes and steps from Piso Gialia. Both fill well during peak season. A rocky, scenic path leads from the road leading to Stenies to the beaches.
Batsi rises over the sea harbor on two hills. Once a fishing village, now it is the center of the spa life of Andros. Located just 7 km from the main port of the island, Gavrio. Endless open beaches and secluded small quiet bays stretch along the coast from one settlement to another.
Fellos is located in the northwestern part of the island. The village and the bay where the beach is located have the same name. An asphalt road leads here from Batsi through Gavrio. The main port of the island is about 4 km. The capital of Andros is about 40 km away. Tourists are attracted by easy access and beautiful views around.