Hug the Sea
Andros
The island has one of the best collections of beaches in the Aegean - they are either sandy (often with a green tint) or paved with tiny rocks. Beaches are usually bordered by steep & smooth rocky cliffs on both sides here. You will find one in every corner of the island. Although harder to access, beaches provide a high level of privacy. Take a car & change sea views every day.
And all that just outside of Athens.
Find a beach based on your preferences and our recommendations below.
North
Agios Petros beach
Sandy
Taverna
3 Beach Bars
Access by an Asphalt road
Might get crowded
many beaches nearby
Shallow water
View on Giaros & smaller islands
Sun leaves late
Kourtali beach
Sandy
Access by an Asphalt road
Might get crowded
other beaches nearby
Shallow water
Sunset & Evia
Sun leaves late
Kalamitsi beach
Sandy
Access by a bad Dirt road
NOT for a windy day
likely to be alone
Shallow water
Sunset & Evia
Sun leaves late
Vlychada beach
Tiny rocks
NOT for a windy day
2 Beach Bars
Access by a bad Dirt road
other beaches nearby
Deep water
Sunset & Open Sea
Sun leaves late
Pyrgos beach
Notice
There is a smaller beach (photos 2 & 6) around the cliffs to the South. You will have to swim to get there.
Tiny rocks
Access by a Dirt road
other beaches nearby
Gets windy
View on Andros coastline
early shadow
Megali Peza beach
Tiny rocks
Access by a bad Dirt road
(if you are not confident - take a walk down )
likely to be alone
other beach nearby
Gets windy
Deep water
Underwater world
Open Sea
early shadow
Gets windy
Ateni beach
Notice
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The beach consists of two parts. You will find a smaller beach (Micro Ateni) around the cape to the north.
Park the car at the "Entrance & Parking 2" if you go to the smaller beach.
Sandy
Beach Bar
Access by an Asphalt road
Shallow water
Gets windy
Strong current (when its windy)
Open Sea
early shadow
Achla beach
Sandy
Access by a Dirt road
Deep water
Open Sea
early shadow
Lydi beach
Notice
The path is barely visible & be ready to jump from rocks and climb them on the way up.
Due to the private property (which you can't enter legally) on one side & cliffs on the other - it is the best way to the beach.
Shoes & the full attention is a must.
Tiny rocks
Access by an Asphalt road
+
a difficult & steep hike down
likely to be alone
Open Sea
early shadow
Piso Gialia beach
Notice
Park by the road or alongside the other cars parked by the beginning of the path down.
The path starts at the "Parking 1" location you will find above. There are two paths there - pick the one that leads to the right.
Walk until you reach a little white church & then turn left.
Another way to get to the beach starts by the "Parking 2". Find the stairs nearby, pass by the white church & turn right as you exit its area.
Taverna has a separate parking lot.
Sandy
Taverna
Beach Bar
Access by an Asphalt road
+
a walk down (& up:) the stairs (5 min)
Shallow water
Open Sea
early shadow
🌋
NOT for a windy day
Plaka beach
Notice
To the north of the beach, you will find comfortable rocks to jump from & lie on.
There is a smaller secluded beach to the south of the main beach (Photo 6).
The dirty road is scary, but your car can make it, trust me.
Sandy + Rocky
Access by a Dirt road
likely to be alone
Cliff jumping
Giaros & Syros
Sun leaves late
