Vlychada Beach at Mermigkies
Exploring Andros Sailing Holidays area
Located on the north western side of Andros, about 40 km from Chora and 10 km from Gavrio, Vlychada is considered among the most beautiful beaches of the island. With soft sand on the shore and crystal blue water, Vlychada stands out for its natural beauty and the abrupt landscape. Due to its remote location and the track road that leads there, Vlychada is visited by very few tourists who are seeking for calmness anf privacy. The closest tourist facilities are found in Fellos and Gavrio.
Navigational Aids
Gavrio provides the best shelter in the island. You can either anchor off-shore or go stern-to at the quay.
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Korissia is the commercial harbor within the large Bay of Saint Nicholas where the ferries dock. There is room, however for several yachts.
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.
The port of Néa Stýra is formed on the north shores of the bay of Stýra, in front of Stýra village. The port consists of a pier, 67 meters long, the direction of which is west.
The port is artificial and lies on the west shores of Kárystos bay, in front of Kárystos town (5011 residents). The port is open to the west-southwest and is protected from the south winds by a windward curved breakwater.
The entrance of the fishing harbor is difficult to recognize by vessels arriving from the north or south. The entrance is open to the west, 80 meters wide and protected by two breakwaters.
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.
Tinos is the only sheltered harbor in the island. It is a large commercial port with frequent ferries charging in and out.
The port is protected from west by a mole, which extends to the south-southwest. Its outer side is protected by natural boulders.
In a distance of ten minute walk from Apoikia is the Pithara waterfall. There is a smooth path that leads to the beautiful waterfall.
Route starts from Piatsa, a small square of Ioulis. From here hikers follow the road Ioulis - Korissia, which joins the stone-paved road to Milopotamos and meets the St.
This is a beautiful and short hike to the small, calm beach Vroskopos, which is reachable only on foot or boat. Route begins from the beach of Píses and following a sandy road from the beach.
The Apollo Municipal theater of Ermoupolis was built in 1864. It is located on Miaouli square, in the center of Ermoupoulis, and is a miniature replica of La Scala in Milan.
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.
The Archaeological Museum of Kea is located in the entrance of Ioulida village near the central square. The building was constructed in 1970 and hosts findings from excavations in the island.
The Monastery of Santa Barbara was founded in 1900. The complex includes one of the best organized orphanages for girls.
The Evangelistria Church is also known as Panagia Megalochari which means Virgin Mary with all graces. The church is located on a hill above the Chora of Tinos.
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.
Saint Pelagia of Tinos, a Greek Nun saint, the one that has helped- through her visions- the discovery of the sacred icon of Panagia of Tinos. This icon is one of the most sacred, venerated icons of the Holy Mother, all over Greece and, maybe the most famous pilgrimage that is dedicated to Her Grace, each year on the feast of Her Dormition on August, 15th.
Tinos is an island famous for its traditional ouzo. Visitors can enjoy ouzo of Tinos that it produced in small quantities.
Kaloni is a village full of flowers and trees. At the narrow streets visitors can find small tavernas and traditional cafes (kafenia).
In Pallada Street, there is something for every taste and budget, from kitsch to antique. Shop hours vary during the winter, but most shops and stalls are open continuously throughout the day during the summer, from about 09:00 until well after Midnight.
Apomero meaningisolated in Greek, is located in Gavrio. It is ideal for visitors who want to avoid the crowd of the tourist hub.
Xemparko is one of the most traditional cafés of the island. Except coffee and drinks it also offers homemade food.
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.
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.
On the north western side of Andros, about 35 km from Chora and 4 km from Gavrio, there is Fellos, an easy to access beach with crystal water and soft sand on the shore. This small bay is sometimes affected by summer winds, the so-called meltemia, but it is generally goods for swimming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Almost 7km south from Gavrio on the northwest coast Chryssi Akti, the most crowded beach on the island, is located. Chryssi Akti is in reality the beach of Batsi, one of the most popular settlements of the island.
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.
Kypri beach is located on the west side of Andros Island, in a walking distance from the port of Gavrio and Batsi. It is a sandy, organized beach, with crystal clear waters, close to restaurants, taverns, bars and cafes.
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.
Plaka beach is located at the western coast near Korthi area. You can reach it from the road from Stavropeda to Korthi.
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.
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.
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.
Located on the north western side of Andros, in the region of Gavrio, Pyrgos can be reached through a track road. Actually it can be reached through the same track road that leads to Vlyhada and Pisolimionas, two other secluded beaches in the area.
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).
On the north coast near Gavrio. From Gavrio take the road to Upper and Lower cork pass the junction for Mermygkas, we continue right to the mainland and the next junction turn left to find.
Located between the beaches of Agios Sostis and Vlychada, Kaminaki is a small cove that gets frequently affected by northern summer winds, the so-called meltemia that blow so often over Andros in the summer. This sandy cove receives very few visitors, mostly due to its remote location and the track road that leads there.
Next to the homonymous church of Agios Sostis this enchanting beach is completely secluded as it is nestled within the natural bay of Loutra and offers a serene summer escape for relaxing swims and peaceful moments of relaxation. The emerald waters and the golden sandy coast invite swimmers for tranquil breaks in the cerulean Aegean where they can enjoy the divine serenity under the shimmering everlasting sun.
This is a small bay on the coast with a coarse sand on its bottom. If you want to eat there a tavern nearby.
There are four beaches in Ermoupoli which combine all the needed tourist facilities with the urban characteristics of the town. Visitors, after their swimming, can enjoy a meal or a coffee at one of the many taverns and cafes.
Magnificent beach with turquoise waters, while its bottom beingcovered with very small white pebbles. At the beach there are small white pebbles, and as you move away from the sea there is sand.
There are two ways to reach this magnificent beach - archaeological site. The first way is to go on foot in case you are a fan of hiking.
Beach Liparo is one of the golden beaches on Kea, on the southwest coast of the island. It can be found among the beaches of Koundouros, Pisses, Kastelakia, Kambi, and Lygia.
The southernmost beach on the island. Difficult access and a need to go by road and of course to cover some distance away.
In the southern part of the island, accessible by car from a dirt road(not well maintained). Of course the sandy beach and crystal blue waters will surely reward you.
Surrounded by the gracious nature and the stunning Cycladic landscape Kaliskia beach is a remote heaven of seclusion and peacefulness offering utmost privacy and calmness. Nuzzled in an unspoiled setting layed with sand and pebbles this quiet beach with the emerald waters is ideal for those seeking complete isolation.
Eerie and hardly accessible beach. If you decide to enjoy the beautiful sandy beach and admire the mountains from a low of San Simeon and the ravine leading to the beach of St.
Beach Ligia can be found on the south-western coast of Kea, along with Kastelakia, Pisses, Liparo, Kambi and Koundouros beaches. Secluded and remote places like Lygia beach with few or no facilities take advantage of the good connection between these beaches, and therefore, offer visitors the chance to get what they need after a walk through the path.
Clear water, sand, pebbles and trees. Orkos is one of the most beautiful beaches in the depth of the homonymous bay.
Remote deserted sandy beach just above the beach Orkos. If you visit be sure to take along all the essentials.
Stunning beach with green water and sand. The water is quite 'deep' making it an ideal destination for those who love diving and exploration of the seabed.
Basically it's two beaches side by side that separates some rocks. Arriving early in Kalydonichi, a small pebble beach and clear waters.
Embraced by the arid coastal scenery this gorgeous beach with the bright sand and the transparent emerald waters is a beach haven of relaxation and serenity. The tamarisk trees that envelope the beach offer abundant shade to swimmers who can relax under the shade, dive into the shimmering waters of the sea or enjoy an iced coffee at the café and Mediterranean delicacies at the sea front restaurant nearby.
Surrounded by beautiful mountains and cliffs overhanging the sea, Beach Kampi provides a perfect escape from noisy crowds and polluted air. Mountains, around the beach, are cut into steps, usually a farming technique followed in hilly regions.
Beach Koundouros is on the northwest part of the island. The beach itself has nice features and is very picturesque, with restored stone mills.
Going northwards from Delfini you will find the beach of Megas Lakos, an ideal place for solitary swimmers and for those wishing to relax in an atmosphere of calmness and discretion. Of course it is not organized.
The beach is close to Figias Marmari withtwo bays. The first, is best known and located by the Medical Building.
This is a little trick but as it is almost always very wavy there are breakwaters placed in the middle of the bay so the water from there to the coast is almost always calm. The beach has coarse sand and the water deepens abruptly.
The beach of Karystos is in the harbor where you can enjoy coffee or lunch overlooking the picturesque view. Should you want to swim, there is a sandy beach on the edge of the harbor beach and a beach bar.
The beach of Agioi Apostoloi is mostly known as “Petries” (the stones) from the homonymous village, located just above this very popular beach in Evia. It is a picturesque harbor with a beach, several tavernas and cafes.
Beach Kastelakia is a peaceful and relaxing place for sunbathe and swim. Although Kastelakia beach is a paradise beach, tourists must be ready to take some food supplies and fresh water, as there are no facilities in this almost desert beach.
Nuzzled amidst picturesque surroundings this beautiful beach with the golden sand, the fine pebbles and the deep clean waters is a remote beach paradise for unforgattable beach days. Visitors can swim into the crystal clear waters, lie on the soft sand and bask in the sun or unwind under the shade of the straw umbrellas.
Kalamitsi has a beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear water. It is located in the west part of the island.
Mavrambeli is a quiet beach, offering a picturesque and calmed environment, ideal for those who expect to relax and get away from big crowds. Mavrambeli is placed on the north-west coast along with other more popular beaches, such as Gialiskari and Otzias.
The beach of Pisses offers most of the features that any visitor or local may expect from a beach: an awesome landscape, good facilities, the chance of practising water sports, and some interesting sites to visit. That is why Pisses is one of the favourite beaches on Kea, especially for the families.
Passing Otzia Bay, to the North of the island, at the edge of the bay, you must leave your car and walk downhill on the path to reach the small beach. Soon you will forget how close you are to civilization.
Nuzzled in a gorgeous picturesque landscape with verdant valleys, trees and wild flowers this beautiful beach offers a serene escape for relaxing days in the sun. Visitors can swim into the sapphire waters of the sea, partake in windsurfing adventures, lie on the beach or stroll around the narrow paths winding through nature.
Several small beaches with rocky road for every car. The peninsula of Kefalas in the background was the first settlement on the island.
The sandy beach of Delfini (“dolphin” in Greek) is a wonderful beach with a unique exotic atmosphere, situated almost at the middle of the western coast of the island, northern to Kini, from which it is some 2 kilometers far away. The distance from Hermoupolis is some 11 kilometers to the Northwest.
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.
