Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Beaches
BEACH
Between Gavrio and Paleopoli Bay pleasant beaches include
Golden Beach
(Xrisi Am-
mos);
Delavoia
, half of which is naturist;
Anerousa
; and
Green Beach
. Spectacular
Chalkolimionas
with tawny sand and a tiny church sits 2km down a stone-terraced val-
ley near the junction for Hora. Many of the best beaches, such as
Ahla
,
Vori
and
Vitali
,
are best reached with a 4WD or by boat.
Riva Boats
BOAT HIRE
( 6974460330, 22820 24412; Niborio; per day about €80)
Hire a boat to reach the west and
north coasts' excellent beaches. No licence is required; boats are available in Hora or
Batsi.
Sleeping & Eating
Onar Residence
COTTAGES $$$
$$$
( 210 625 1052, 6932563707;
www.onar-andros.gr
; Ahla Beach; 3-/5-/7-person cottages €210/
350/650; May-Oct; )
Eco-friendly, unique and luxurious secluded cottages
on the beach; also has an organic restaurant.
Stou Zozef
TAVERNA $
( 22820 51050; Pitrofos; mains €6-10; lunch & dinner)
Gregarious Katerina Remoundou
welcomes you to her sitting room or her tree-lined courtyard, like a long-lost auntie.
She'll show you what she's cooked and chat with locals and visitors alike as they sup on
true Andriot fare such as stewed kid, or fresh local cheeses such as rich, creamy
tsinom-
izithra
. Call ahead.
Balkoni Tou Ageiou
TAVERNA $
( 22820 41020; Ano Aprovatou; mains €7-8; lunch & dinner Jun-Aug, Sat & Sun Sep-May)
The owners of this traditional taverna also operate a cheese factory, so sample their
wares before tucking into Andriot dishes like
fourtalia,
an insanely huge omelette packed
with succulent potatoes and local sausage. Views sweep the coast. Find it signposted
south of Batsi, about 3km off the main road.
TINOS ΤΗΝΟΣ
POP 8590
