At the entrance of Chora in Andros, laying on the rock, there is the church of Agia Thalassini. According to tradition, Agia Thalassini protects those traveling in the sea, along with Saint Nicholas. Andros is an eminently maritime island, and this is the reason why all residents have the internal need to have an extra uranium bracket: when men, brothers and fathers are traveling in rough seas! Usually Agia Thalassini wears a red chiton outside, indicating her human nature and a blue or dark green inside,which testifies her direct correlation with the birth of Christ.

Chora in Andros is located in the eastern part of the island and it stands out for its beauty, glamor and magnificence. Cobbled streets and picturesque alleys, neoclassical houses and mansions, beautiful churches and museums compose the image of the Lady of the Sea.

At the rock at the entrance of the harbor you will find the lighthouse Tourlitis. A little further northeast at the end of the famous maritime state, on an island, a few remains are kept from the Lower Castle, built by the Franks in the early 13th century. An arched stone bridge connects the island of the Lower Castle with the housing estate of Chora. The village is joined to the island with a stone vaulted arch.

The ravine of Pythara is located in the village Apikia within ten minutes of the way through a smooth path full of vegetation. The area is called, according to tradition,”Neraidotopos”, which prepares travelers for the beauty they will face. Flowing, crystal clear waters create a superb habitat in the green landscape forming waterfalls and lakes. At these locations, aquatic life is abundant . The sources of the waters are in Mount Petal, in the area of Eurousies, and the estuaries is Gialia beach. You will be enchanted by the lush greenery, the rare species of plants and wild flowers and the many different species of birds.

Andros is the second largest island of the Cyclades with 176 km. total coastline. Guests can therefore find many sandy beaches according to their tastes. Some of the beaches have easy access, while others are accessible only by sea. Many are organized with sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar while others are more secluded. Some of the most popular, which are close to our facilities, are the beaches of Agios Petros, Batsi and Golden beach. In the organized beaches, you can find water sports, diving schools and many other activities.

The world famous Basil and Elise Goulandris’ Museum of Contemporary Art in Andros opened in 1979 and since then it has been enriched with important works from the personal collection of the couple. Every year the museum hosts unique painting and sculpture exhibitions. The present merges with the past, creating a space that is an inspiration to those who visit it.

The Tower of St. Peter in Andros is one of the best preserved in Cyclades . It’s located on a hill overlooking the gulf of Gavrio and has a cylindrical shape. As we conclude from the area of the construction and the shape of the tower, it was built for the surveillance of sea lanes. People wanted to have the control of the sea around the island of Andros, so that they and their villages would protect themselves from the invading enemy or an attack by pirates.

On the island of Andros you can visit significant monasteries dating from the Byzantine period to the last years of the Ottoman Empire. Some of them have been recently renovated. All of them are of exceptional interest, as they preserve important relics.
For example the Panachrantou Monastery which is located on the slope of Mount Gerakones and is the most beautiful Byzantine monastery of Andros. You can also visit the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, between Gavrio and Batsi, and Agia Marina’s monastery in Apikia region.