White buildings along the waterfront of Andros

Andros

Hikers and nature lovers wanting a green, water-rich island with real walking trails.

Fitting Andros into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Andros

Andros is the second-largest and greenest Cycladic island, with springs, seasonal waterfalls and plane-tree valleys that feel more Ionian than Aegean. Andros Town, built on a narrow spit with a ruined Venetian fort at its tip, is lined with 19th-century neoclassical mansions from wealthy shipowners.

The island has one of the best-preserved networks of old stone paths in the Cyclades, linking villages like Menites and Apikia, known for their spring water.

Weather on Andros

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Average temperature by month

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
17°C / 63°F21°C / 70°F25°C / 77°F27°C / 81°F27°C / 81°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Stay near Chora for restaurants and the Museum of Contemporary Art, or Batsi for beaches.
  • Bring sturdy shoes — Andros's old path network (monopatia) is superb for serious hikers.
  • Visit in spring for the waterfalls at their best, especially near Menites.

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