Ai Giannis Beach at Kremmydes
Exploring Andros Sailing Holidays area
Deserted sandy beach. It is not organized , so bring along your things.
Navigational Aids
Panormos is a small fishing harbor within a large bay on the north-east side of the island provides some protection from the meltemi (the Etesians) but it is not comfortable because of the swell. But within this bay there is much better shelter in Agia Thalassa.
Lagoon 46 Fly Prestige
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.
The Marble Crafts Museum of Tinos is just outside the village of Pyrgos. It presents the history of marble crafting on Tinos from the ancient years until today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plaka beach is located at the western coast near Korthi area. You can reach it from the road from Stavropeda to Korthi.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vori beach is as a small paradise. It a little way from Chora – Andros but you can go easily with a boat.
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.
Next to the beach lies the Agios Markos church. The chapel stands on the rock above the small beach.
Immediately after Agios Markos and Kionia encounter. Great beach with pine trees stretching in front of the archaeological site of columns with the Temple of Neptune looking at Syros.
A romantic picture of two sugary sands…. And a rock in the middle which has the homonymous chapel on the top, seems like the natural boundary of the two quiet coves.
Close to Agios Markos, is a small sandy desert. There is some organization and you must have your own things.
“Godfather” of the rather leeward large sandy shore at the southern part of Tinos (11km away from Chora) was the chapel of the left side of the bay. Nature has endowed the beloved of the Tinians with shady trees, crystal clear, emerald waters and unobstructed sight of Syros.
Aspros Gialos is a beautiful and secluded beach with sand and pebbles. Access to this beach requires walking, while the car must cross a dirt road, which in some places is inaccessible.
Unknown to the most people, an isolated beach covered with pebble, in Kato Meria. The picturesque chapel of Agios Charalampos seems to decorate the beach.
The small fishing port in Ysternia, 17km NW of Chora, consists of clear waters, shingles and taverns to get some food while it “looks” towards Syros. 17km from Chora.
Right under Kardiani village, the quiet little port of Exo Meria with the deep blue embrace of the Aegean Sea as well as the pebbles, gathers mostly families. On the advantages of the beach, you may include the taverns where you can have a meal or dinner of maritime influences.
The cherished seaport of Kardiani (13km from Chora), next to Agios Petros beach. Exotic moments with crystal, shallow waters, shady tamarisks all along, relaxation in chaise lounges under the rattan umbrellas and cocktails or raki from the Kardiani Kalyvia beach bar; always in speed and at your disposal, the beach bar supplies you with snacks, juices, coffees, cocktails and raki directly at your chaise lounge.
Isolated inlet at Exo Meria, that is to say at the NW part of Tinos (25km away from Chora). After the quarries in Marlas, the dirt road leads to the tiny Malli with the green, marble sea and Andros right across in the horizon.
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.
Koumelas is a small picturesque settlement with a small and tranquil bay. The pebbled beach is quiet with big rocks on the edge and crystal blue water being the main characteristic.
Lunar landscape with bizarre rocks, a narrow swath of sand and tamarisks, perfect for swimming just a breath away from Planitis islet. How are you going to get there? By following the path that passes from the chapel of Agios Nikolaos.
Panormos is to the left of the beautiful beach of Agia Thalassa ( the 'Holy Sea'). With its wonderful sandy beach, an ideal destination when North Wind blows from which it is protected.
Panormos beach is a fine sandy beach located in front of the village of Panormos, 34 kilometres north-west of Tinos town. The bay can sometimes get very windy and is therefore ideal for windsurfing.
With amenities, a cosmopolitan beach near Panormos at the small port of the settlement Platia. Sparse tamarisks in the sands and view towards the Northern Aegean Sea.
Also known as Mikri Ammos & Megali Ammos, you can detect it at the most northern part of Tinos, around 25min away from Chora. Basically it is separated in two; on the one hand there is the largest part which is hit by the northern wind and is quite peaceful and on the other hand, there is the smaller but protected from the winds bay with the semolina sand and jade green waters which is first in preference.
The beloved of the winds which blow permanently towards this beach. It is the right one if you look for umbrellas, deck-chairs and also to get some peace of mind.
A tiny, rocky embrace that encloses clean blue waters, near Kolympithra. The short hiking in order to reach the beach will surely compensate you.
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.
