Andros Island is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Andros Island!
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades Kydonieos Foundation was founded in 1994 by Petros and Marika Kydonieos.
Its main objective is the promotion of cultural events and exhibitions in Andros.
The Foundation’s philosophy aims in two directions, the first of which... View More
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades The museum was founded in 1972 and the most important of its exhibits are the old freight contracts, insurance contracts, various nautical diaries, where the life of the Andriots on the seas before the 1821 War of Independence... View More
Maritime Museum of Andros
Museum of Contemporary Art
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades History
On the 28th of July 1979 the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation inaugurated the Museum of Contemporary Art in Hora, capital of Andros and birthplace of Basil P. Goulandris. The initial reason for the construction of... View More
Museum of Contemporary Art
Panachrantou Monastery
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades Panachrantou Monastery is located on the slope of Mount Gerakones and is the most beautiful Byzantine monastery of Andros.
According to the tradition, it was built by the Emperor Nicephorus II Phocas (963-969), upon his return... View More
Panachrantou Monastery
Pythara
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades The ravine of Pythara is located in Apikia village.
According to the tradition, is also called "Neraidotopos" (“Fairy Land”).
The plentiful crystal clear waters create an amazing habitat, forming small waterfalls and ponds... View More
Pythara
Sariza Spring
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades The spring of mineral water "Sariza" is found at Apikia village and attracts many visitors due to its curative properties (it helps those suffering from kidney ailments).
A few meters to the west, is located the factory where... View More
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades The Tower of Agios. Petros is of great interest for the visitors.
It is cylindrical, preserved to a height of about 20 m. and was built during the Hellenistic period (4th-3rd century BC).
Its base diameter is 9.40 m. and is... View More
Tower of Agios Petros
Zoothochos Pigi Monastery
Andros Island, Andros Island, Cyclades It is the largest monastery in Andros. Locals also call it "Agias" and its celebration day is the first Friday after Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday.
The date of its construction remains unknown. According to the tradition was... View More