Andros-Greece

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Andros-Greece 37°51′N, 24°52′E37.85;24.866666666667 destination

Satellite view of Andros - Click for larger view

Andros (Άνδρος), a member of the Cyclades. It is 380,041 km² and has about 10,009 inhabitants. The highest peak of Andros is 944 m (3097 ft). Andros is not a very touristic island but it is the home of several very rich shipowner families like the fabulously wealthy Goulandris; as a result it is very well kept without the usual tourist related hassles.

The island was named after the Cretan general Andros, the grandson of Apollo. It has been inhabited since pre-historic times by Karians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Cretans, Pelasgians, and Ionian Greeks. During the 7th century BC Andros was very prosperous. In Classical times Andros was a reluctant member of the Delian Leaque headed by Athens. During the 13th century AD it was taken from the Byzantines by the Frankish crusaders and then by the Ottomans in 1556 to be followed by the Russians in 1774. After the 1821 war of independence Andros became part of Modern Greece.

Charts

BA

2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros

1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa

Imray-Tetra

G3 Aegean Sea (South)

G31 Northern Cyclades

NIMA

54355 Nisos Andros & Dhiekplous Kafireos

Greek

42 Andros to Chalki Island

421 Karystos to Naxos

Radio Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 2820 22 572
• Olympia Radio - VHF channel 04

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

In general the west side of the island experiences strong gusts when the meltemi blows. For particulars see individual ports or anchorages.

Berthing Options

There are several anchorages in Andros. The main harbor on the more protected west side of the island, Gavrio is very busy with ferry boats. Most cruisers prefer the quieter, nearby Batsi.

Ports

Gavrio

Gavrio/wiki/Andros-Greece#Gavrio

Gavrio 37°53′N, 24°44′E37.883333333333;24.733333333333 destination

Chart of Gavrio - Click for larger view

Gavrio (Γαύριο) provides the best shelter in the island. You can either anchor off-shore or go stern-to at the quay. The bottom is mud and provides good holding.

Caution: There are several reefs in the approach to Gavrio. In particular there is Vouvi with dangerous shoals at the sourh-east entrance, the rock Rosa, and shoal waters near the islets Akamatis and Plati.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• 1986 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

Batsi

Batsi/wiki/Andros-Greece#Batsi

Batsi 37°51.39′N, 24°46.98′E37.8565;24.783 destination

Chart of Batsi

Batsi (Μπατσί) is just 2 3/4 nM south-east of Gavrio and provides good shelter, although it can be gusty, from the meltemi but it is exposed to the south. You can either anchor off-shore or go stern-to at the small quay. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.

This is a pleasant and quiet anchorage (if you are off-shore) and yet there are enough stores and restaurants ashore. There is fuel available from a station but it is uphill and out of town, not an easy walk carrying jerry cans. You can rent cars and motorbikes.

The short mole in Batsi has now been extended and there is now room for several more yachts. --Daphnoula 2014

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• September 2000 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

Batsi

The Harbor Click for larger view

Anchored off Click for larger view

Kastro

Kastro/wiki/Andros-Greece#Kastro

Kastro 37°50.6′N, 24°56.4′E37.843333333333;24.94 destination

37°50.6′N, 24°56.4′E - Chartlet
Kastro (Κάστρο) is the capital of Andros also known as Andros or Chora or Hora.

The small yacht harbor in Chora has been enlarged and there is now room for many more yachts. As of May 2014 water and electricity had not been installed. --Daphnoula

Danger: The is not protected from the meltemi and it can be dangerous. There is a dangerous reef directly at the approach into the harbor.

I have moored here during the 1980's and again in the 90's during a strong meltemi and the area behind the large mole was quite comfortable. --Daphnoula

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Korthi

Korthi/wiki/Andros-Greece#Korthi

Korthi 37°46.5′N, 24°57.9′E37.775;24.965 destination

Korthi

Korthi (Κορθί) is a very lovely cove.

Warning: It is exposed to the east and it is not protected from the meltemi and it can be dangerous when it blows.

Palaioupolis Bay

Palaioupolis Bay/wiki/Andros-Greece#Palaioupolis_Bay

anchorage Palaioupolis Bay [[Andros-Greece#Palaioupolis Bay|Palaioupolis Bay]] 37°49′N, 24°49′EPalaioupolis Bay37.816666666667;24.816666666667

This is a lovely anchorage about 3 nMi south-east of Batsi. There is reasonable protection from the meltemi but it is very exposed to the south.

Anchor off-shore. The bottom is sand.

There are some underwater foundations of the ancient harbor and some ruins ashore.

Katabatic winds with a meltemi can be fierce here. --Daphnoula

Plaka Bay

Plaka Bay/wiki/Andros-Greece#Plaka_Bay

anchorage Plaka Bay [[Andros-Greece#Plaka Bay|Plaka Bay]] 37°45.8′N, 24°53.1′EPlaka Bay37.763333333333;24.885

This is a small bay south of Cape Zagora.

Offshore Islands

Yiaros

Yiaros/wiki/Andros-Greece#Yiaros

anchorage Yiaros [[Andros-Greece#Yiaros|Yiaros]] 37°35.5′N, 24°42.7′EYiaros37.591666666667;24.711666666667

Yiaros is a barren uninhabited island mid-way between Kea and Tinos and about 8 nM south-west of Andros. There are no anchorages but with sheltered weather one can anchor in an exposed little cove on its south side of the island for lunch or a swim. There are strong gusts here with the meltemi.

The island was used as a place of exile for political prisoners as recently as during theJunta of the Colonels (1967-72).

Yacht Services and Repairs

Also see each Port.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

There is fuel available in Batsi from a station but it is uphill and out of town, not an easy walk carrying jerry cans.

Water

 ?

Electricity

N/A (Not Available)

Things to do ashore

Tourism

Chora

Street of Museum of Modern Art

Chora (Χώρα) is the capital of Andros also known as Andros or Hora. It is a very picturesque town with traditional Cycladic architecture.

In town, of interest are the Archaeological Museum which houses many finds from Palaiopolis and Zagora. There is also a small but very good Museum of Modern Art which houses a collection of the local sculptor M. Tombros as well as works of the most important contemporary Greek artists. They also have regular exhibits of non-Greek modern artists. The museum is housed in a very pleasant building which harmonizes with the Cycladic architecture.

In modern times Andros has been the home island of many wealthy shipowners, in particular the various members of the Goulandris family. The Maritime Museum of Andros shows some of this tradition.

Palaiopolis

In addition to the excavation site and the underwater jetty there is a local exhibit of the Archaeological Collection of Palaiopolis.

Zagora

Here is the site of the Geometric settlement at Zagora.

Gavrion

A prominent feature of Gavrion is the Tower at Aghios Petros. It is dated from the Hellenistic period (4th-3rd centuries BC) and it is worth a visit.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Good food shopping in both Gavrio and Batsi

Eateries

• In Batsi Adonis serves some very good mezedes (tasty morsels)
• Several restaurants in both Gavrio and Batsi

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Available in both Gavrio and Batsi.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily, and in the summer several per day ferries to Rafina.

Routes/Passages To/From

• Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
• Cruising the Cyclades Islands

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Andros (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports and anchorages in this page.

Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos