Achla Beach at Vourkoti
Exploring Andros Sailing Holidays area
Achla beach is located in the north-eastern coast of Andros island. It has fine white sand in good proportion, while trees give shade and render this beach ideal for rest. Here it is the small church of Saint Nikolaos, and “Grias” lighthouse. The sea has lull even with possible wind. There is a small but impressive biotope, with rill and plane that leads near the sea.
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Batsi is just 2 3/4 nM south-east of Gavrio and provides good shelter, although it can be gusty, from the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians) but it is exposed to the south. You can either anchor off-shore or go stern-to at the small quay.
In a distance of ten minute walk from Apoikia is the Pithara waterfall. There is a smooth path that leads to the beautiful waterfall.
Korthi is a very lovely cove. It is exposed to the east and it is not protected from the meltemi and it can be dangerous when it blows.
Nostalgia offers endless choices for coffee from traditional Greek coffee to American coffee. It has also many snacks for those who want to eat something with their coffee.
A solitary cove with a lovely beach and crystal clear waters. It is located on the southwest side of the island and can be accessed from Stavropeda.
After arriving at the settlement of Paleopolis located on the west coast of the island, you follow the path with the steps descending the hillside to this pebbly beach. The entire area is full of scattered antiquities, such as a great part of the ancient port and the ancient market (agora).
Paraporti is the south coast of the two beaches, on the sides of the peninsula of Hora. It has a nice and big sandy beach and beautiful surroundings, with a charming river with ducks, the Venetian Castle on the left and the Tourlitis lighthouse a little further away.
At the eastern coast in the Chora area, next to Syneti village is located this beach. We find it if from Chora we follow the central road to Korthi and then turn left to the village and immediately left to the beach.
In the SE coast of the island in Korthi. From Korthi Bay take the road to the north and we are just a few minutes to the beach.
Beach Mylos is on the southeast side of the island, in front of the settlement of Korthi. It is a long and wide beach, open to the north.
Ateni beach is located on the east side of Andros. Once you arrive, just before the bottom Katakoilo, turn left at the first paved crossroads, go on the road to the village of Ateni.
If you continue downhill to the direction of Ateni, you will first arrive to Ateni beach and later to the isolated beach of Lefka. Both are sandy beaches with rocky parts and clear waters that are ideal for fishing.
Grias to Pidima beach, meaning the place where the old lady jumped in Greek, is located on the southeast coast of Andros, north from Ormos Kotrhiou, after the port of Vitzi. There is a path leading to this beautiful sandy beach with the characteristic rock which gave the name to the spot.
Plaka beach is located at the western coast near Korthi area. You can reach it from the road from Stavropeda to Korthi.
Very nice beach with sand and pebbles, the gulf between Zagora and Paleopolis, near the corner of Chora. Here are the ancient mines, which operated until the beginning of the century, and a small white church on a rock.
Agios Petros beach is located on the road to Stavropeda from Gavrio. The beach is very beautiful, with golden sand and warm shallow waters, that makes it ideal for families with young children.
Beach Chrysi Ammos is one of the most beautiful beaches of Andros. It is located on the way from Gavrio, the port of the island, and Batsi, right between Kypri and Agios Petros.
Close to the town of Andros, to the north, is located an organized sandy beach, ideal for families, with taverns, cafes and shops. The bay here used to be the old port of the island and it still serves as a harbour for fishermen boats and yachts.
Gialia and Piso Gialia are the most beautiful beaches close to Chora, Andros island capital. Gialia is the longest beach with pebbles; Piso Gialia is smaller and it is a sandy beach.
Gialia and Piso Gialia are the most beautiful beaches close to Chora, Andros island capital. Gialia is the longest beach with pebbles; Piso Gialia is smaller and it is a sandy beach.
Zorkos beach, a long and really beautiful beach. It is a sandy beach , and the shade close the rocks is for a few only lucky swimmers.
Vori beach is as a small paradise. It a little way from Chora – Andros but you can go easily with a boat.
