Ateni Beach
Exploring Andros Sailing Holidays area
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. In Ateni there are two sandy beaches. Of these the lower left is sheltered and better.
Navigational Aids
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.
Apomero meaningisolated in Greek, is located in Gavrio. It is ideal for visitors who want to avoid the crowd of the tourist hub.
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.
Vori beach is as a small paradise. It a little way from Chora – Andros but you can go easily with a boat.
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.
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.
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.
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.