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<p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Infobox |37|51|N|24|52|E|fckLR| mapzoom= 10fckLR| image= Greece_Andros_S.jpgfckLR| imagetext= Satellite view of Andros - ''Click for larger view''fckLR}}</span><span class="fck_mw_template">{{TOCleft}}</span>
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</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andros">Andros</a> (Άνδρος), a member of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades">Cyclades</a>. It is 380,041 km<sup>2</sup> 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 <a href="http://www.crwflags.com/FOTW/flags/gr~hfgou.html#pre">Goulandris</a>; as a result it is very well kept without the usual tourist related hassles.
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</p><p>The island was named after the Cretan general Andros, the grandson of <a href="http://www.maicar.com/GML/Apollo.html">Apollo</a>. It has been inhabited since pre-historic times by Karians, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia">Phoenicians</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt">Egyptians</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoan_Civilisation">Cretans</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelasgians">Pelasgians</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionia">Ionian Greeks</a>. During the 7th century BC Andros was very prosperous. In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_antiquity">Classical times</a> Andros was a reluctant member of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delian_League">Delian Leaque</a> headed by Athens. During the 13th century AD it was taken from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire">Byzantines</a> by the Frankish <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade">crusaders</a> and then by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire">Ottomans</a> in 1556 to be followed by the Russians in 1774. After the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence">1821 war of independence</a> Andros became part of Modern Greece.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andros Andros] (Άνδρος), a member of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades]. It is 380,041 km<sup>2</sup> 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 [http://www.crwflags.com/FOTW/flags/gr~hfgou.html#pre Goulandris]; as a result it is very well kept without the usual tourist related hassles.
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The island was named after the Cretan general Andros, the grandson of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Apollo.html Apollo]. It has been inhabited since pre-historic times by Karians, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenicians], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt Egyptians], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoan_Civilisation Cretans], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelasgians Pelasgians], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionia Ionian Greeks]. During the 7th century BC Andros was very prosperous. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_antiquity Classical times] Andros was a reluctant member of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delian_League Delian Leaque] headed by Athens. During the 13th century AD it was taken from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] by the Frankish [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade crusaders] and then by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans] in 1556 to be followed by the Russians in 1774. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence 1821 war of independence] Andros became part of Modern Greece.
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: 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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<ul><li> Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 2820 22 572
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<p><i>Also see <a href="World MM Nets">World Cruiser's Nets</a></i>.
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<h2>Weather</h2>
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==Radio Nets==
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<p><i>See <a href="Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds">Aegean Sea</a></i>.
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 2820 22 572
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 04
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<p>In general the west side of the island experiences strong gusts when the <i>meltemi</i> blows. For particulars see individual ports or anchorages.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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<h2>Berthing Options</h2>
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==Weather==
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<p>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.
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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<h4>Gavrio</h4>
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In general the west side of the island experiences strong gusts when the ''meltemi'' blows. For particulars see individual ports or anchorages.
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<p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Infobox |37|53|N|24|44|E|fckLR| name= GavriofckLR| mapzoom= 15fckLR| image= Greece_Andros_Gavrion_h.jpgfckLR| imagetext= Chart of Gavrio - ''Click for larger view''fckLR}}</span>
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==Berthing Options==
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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.
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===Ports===
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====Gavrio====
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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.
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.
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</p><p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Caution}}</span>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.
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{{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.
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<h5>Last Visited &amp; Details Checked (and updated here)</h5>
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<p><i>Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop &amp; this page's details validated</i>:
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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====Batsi====
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<h4>Batsi</h4>
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Batsi (Μπατσί) is just 2 3/4 nM south-east of <a href="#Gavrio">Gavrio</a> and provides good shelter, although it can be gusty, from the <i>meltemi</i> but it is exposed to the south. You can either anchor off-shore or go stern-to at the small quay. There is room for 10+ boats stern to facing north east and another 7 side to the east and west of the new extension to the mole. Depths alongside the new mole are &gt;5 metres. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. Water and electricity is available. There are no harbour fees to pay although there is a self-styled harbour master who will guide you to a space and attempt to collect one. We checked with the port police; their understanding with him is that he can do this work for tips, but certainly not charge a nightly fee or direct boats to move.  An "official" port police/harbour master's office is built and slated to open in 2016.  Electricity and potable water free of charge from posts on the quay.
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</p><p>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.
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Batsi (Μπατσί) is just 2 3/4 nM south-east of [[#Gavrio|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. There is room for 10+ boats stern to facing north east and another 7 side to the east and west of the new extension to the mole. Depths alongside the new mole are >5 metres. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. Water and electricity is available. There are no harbour fees to pay although there is a self-styled harbour master who will guide you to a space and attempt to collect one. We checked with the port police; their understanding with him is that he can do this work for tips, but certainly not charge a nightly fee or direct boats to move.  An "official" port police/harbour master's office is built and slated to open in 2016.  Electricity and potable water free of charge from posts on the quay.
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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.
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<ul><li> September 2000 <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Istioploos2}}</span>
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</li><li> 2014 <a href="User:Daphnoula">Daphnoula</a>
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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<center style="clear: both;"><span class="fck_mw_gallery" _fck_mw_customtag="true" _fck_mw_tagname="gallery" caption="Batsi" widths="200px" heights="150px" perrow="2">fckLRImage:Greece_Andros_Batsi.jpg|The Harbor&lt;br /&gt;''Click for larger view''fckLRImage:Greece_Andros_Batsi1.jpg|Anchored off&lt;br /&gt;''Click for larger view''fckLR</span></center>
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<h4>Kastro</h4>
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<p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Infobox |37|50.6|N|24|56.4|E|fckLR| name= KastrofckLR| mapzoom= 15
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* June 2015 --[[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]]
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* July 2015 --[[User:Lady Marie D|Lady Marie D]]
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Image:Greece_Andros_Batsi.jpg|The Harbor<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Andros_Batsi1.jpg|Anchored off<br />''Click for larger view''
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====Kastro====
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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|50.6|N|24|56.4|E|}}</span> - <a href="http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.846212603097754&amp;lon=24.949192232063687&amp;scale=25000&amp;zoom=50&amp;type=0&amp;icon=0&amp;width=498&amp;height=498&amp;searchscope=dom&amp;CFID=1509264&amp;CFTOKEN=22608242&amp;scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&amp;latlontype=DMS">Chartlet</a><br />
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|50.6|N|24|56.4|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.846212603097754&lon=24.949192232063687&scale=25000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />
Kastro (Κάστρο) is the capital of Andros also known as Andros or Chora or Hora.
Kastro (Κάστρο) is the capital of Andros also known as Andros or Chora or Hora.
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</p><p>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. --<a href="User:Daphnoula">Daphnoula</a>
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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. --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]]
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</p><p>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. --<a href="User:Daphnoula">Daphnoula</a>
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{{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.
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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. --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]]
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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====Korthi====
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Korthi (Κορθί) is a very lovely cove.
Korthi (Κορθί) is a very lovely cove.
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{{Warning}}It is exposed to the east and it is not protected from the ''meltemi'' and it can be dangerous when it blows.
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</p><p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Poi |37|45.8|N|24|53.1|E| | type= anchorage| name= Plaka BayfckLR| text= This is a small bay south of Cape Zagora. }}</span>
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{{Poi |37|49|N|24|49|E| | type= anchorage| name= Palaioupolis Bay
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| text= This is a lovely anchorage about 3 nMi south-east of [[#Batsi|Batsi]]. There is reasonable protection from the ''meltemi'' but it is very exposed to the south.
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<p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Poi |37|35.5|N|24|42.7|E| | type= anchorage| name= YiarosfckLR| text= 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''.fckLRfckLRThe island was used as a place of exile for political prisoners as recently as during the[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_junta  Junta of the Colonels] (1967-72). }}</span>
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There are some underwater foundations of the ancient harbor and some ruins ashore.
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Katabatic winds with a ''meltemi'' can be fierce here. --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]]}}
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{{Poi |37|45.8|N|24|53.1|E| | type= anchorage| name= Plaka Bay
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==Offshore Islands==
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The island was used as a place of exile for political prisoners as recently as during the[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_junta  Junta of the Colonels] (1967-72). }}
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[[Image:Greece_Andros2.jpg|frame|right|Street of Museum of Modern Art]]
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Chora (Χώρα) is the capital of Andros also known as Andros or Hora. It is a very picturesque town with traditional Cycladic architecture.
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In town, of interest are the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3282 Archaeological Museum] which houses many finds from Palaiopolis and Zagora. There is also a small but very good [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3283&theme_id=25 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.
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In modern times Andros has been the home island of many wealthy shipowners, in particular the various members of the [http://www.crwflags.com/FOTW/flags/gr~hfgou.html#pre Goulandris] family. The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3284&theme_id=1362 Maritime Museum of Andros] shows some of this tradition.
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In addition to the excavation site and the underwater jetty there is a local exhibit of the [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?ID=13093 Archaeological Collection of Palaiopolis].
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Here is the site of the [http://www.travel-to-andros.com/place.php?place_id=10 Geometric settlement at Zagora].
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A prominent feature of Gavrion is the [http://www.travel-to-andros.com/place.php?place_id=11 Tower at Aghios Petros]. It is dated from the Hellenistic period (4th-3rd centuries BC) and it is worth a visit.
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* Good food shopping in both [[#Gavrio|Gavrio]] and [[#Batsi|Batsi]]
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In Internet cafés.
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Available in both [[#Gavrio|Gavrio]] and [[#Batsi|Batsi]].
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There are daily, and in the summer several per day ferries to Rafina.
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Revision as of 15:16, 3 August 2015

Andros-Greece
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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
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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:

Batsi

Batsi
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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. There is room for 10+ boats stern to facing north east and another 7 side to the east and west of the new extension to the mole. Depths alongside the new mole are >5 metres. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. Water and electricity is available. There are no harbour fees to pay although there is a self-styled harbour master who will guide you to a space and attempt to collect one. We checked with the port police; their understanding with him is that he can do this work for tips, but certainly not charge a nightly fee or direct boats to move. An "official" port police/harbour master's office is built and slated to open in 2016. Electricity and potable water free of charge from posts on the quay.

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.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Batsi

The Harbor
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Anchored off
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Kastro

Kastro
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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

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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 icon Palaioupolis Bay [[Andros-Greece#Palaioupolis Bay|Palaioupolis Bay]] 37°49′N, 24°49′E

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 icon Plaka Bay [[Andros-Greece#Plaka Bay|Plaka Bay]] 37°45.8′N, 24°53.1′E
This is a small bay south of Cape Zagora.

Offshore Islands

Yiaros

Yiaros/wiki/Andros-Greece#Yiaros
Anchorage icon Yiaros [[Andros-Greece#Yiaros|Yiaros]] 37°35.5′N, 24°42.7′E

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

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

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports and anchorages in this page.



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