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Overview
This is a unique self-guided trekking holiday exploring the beautiful landscape of the Cyclades. Andros, blessed with lush vegetation and flowing streams is the greenest island, a walker's paradise, and only two hours from Athens.
On this self-guided holiday program, you take your own pace walking on ancient stoned trails crossing mountain ranges, passing through rural landscapes of great beauty and picturesque villages, while you enjoy swimming in the crystal blue sea of the Aegean.
We book your hotels, we transfer your luggage, while you end your everyday hike in a different destination. Accommodation family-run hotels. One overnight in a remote forested village in a farmhouse.
We give you our "walker's pack". An information pack with carefully planned routes for all levels and their technical descriptions, as well as, all the necessary details for an ideal self-guided walking holiday on Andros.
We are here for you 24/24 as we are locals and more than willing to help you.
What's included
Dinner
Breakfast
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival on Andros.
Gavrio
2h
We will meet you at the port and drive you to your hotel.
Arrival day and check-in. Welcome drinks, Greek ‘mezes’ in the evening. You will meet one of our team and receive your Self-Guided documentation - "Walker's Pack" with a little talk about the trails, the island, and the program.
Day 2: Trek 1 : North Andros. Froussei Valley Distance 15 km.
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After your breakfast, you will get a transfer to the starting point of your trekking day.
Your trekking experience starts from Froussei Valley. You will walk through this unique ravine between Ammolohos and Palestou, along the stream where you will meet old stoned watermills, with homes that operated until the mid- 20th century and were all together the unique millers' village that served the surrounding villages. One can be surprised by the use of water as energy in Andros, considered Cyclades to be a dry and windy complex.
Τhen the route gradually ascends to cross the village of Ammolohos and reach the top of the mountain (600 m). Crossing the high slopes of Gavrio and with a magnificent view of the port and the sea, your first trekking day ends in Gavrio and your accommodation.
Day 3: Trek 2 : North West Andros. St. Peter's Tower - Agia Monastery - Batsi. Distance 10km
Batsi
10m
Starting your trekking day from Gavrio Town and before reaching the homonymous village, you will cross the Agios Petros (St. Peter) Tower, dating from the Hellenistic (4th-3rd century BC) and is one of the best preserved in the Cyclades. After crossing the picturesque village the trail continues west and to the Monastery of “Agia” which really worth a visit. From there, a nice descent trail leads you to the seaside beautiful Batsi. Batsi is known for its picturesque round bay and its clear water.
Day 4: Trek 3 : West to Central Andros. The Venetian Trail and the verdant village of Menites Distance16km
Menites
2h
Have a good breakfast and get prepared for a demanding walking day. Your trek starts from your hotel following one of the oldest and longest routes on the island. Called “Fardia Strada” from the Venetian times the trail will lead you to Pitrofos Village, with splendid views of the sea while you cross the mountain to end in Menites Village. A long trail with challenging elevations this is a combination of four routes of the network, extremely varied landscape, and terrain!
Day 5: Trek 4 : Central to South Andros. Panachrados Monastery and Korthi Bay. Distance 12 km
Ormos Korthiou
30m
A combination of two different routes of the Andros Routes hiking network, and a part of Andros Trail Race trail, this trekking day will take you to Panachrados Monstery, located at the mountain range of Gerakonas at 550 m. The trail will bring you to the next side of the mountain heading South to the picturesque villages of Korthi area. A rich agricultural landscape and splendid views to the sea as you reach the seaside town.
Day 6: Trek 5 : South to North East Andros. Andros Town Hora, the capital. Distance 12 km
Andros Town
15m
One of the most popular routes of the network with an abundance of agriculture landscapes. That was the old road leading to Hora, connecting the two medieval castles of the island which was the central agricultural and commercial artery for south-eastern Andros until 1950. The Upper Castle, the gorge of Dipotamata with the stone watermills, the arched bridge, and the village Sineti are some of the spots you will cross as you walk to the end.
Day 7: Trek 6 : North East Andros. The seamen's villages and Pythara small waterfalls. Distance 8km
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A relatively shorter walk today starting from the capital town towards Apoikia Village. A very well-preserved trail through major settlements of seamanship and rural Andros goes up parallel to the Pythara ravine. Don’t miss to visit a small detour to the small waterfalls. Depending on the season, and as Apoikia is a remote village, may the only hotel, be closed. In this case, you will walk a 12km circulare route and you will overnight in Andros town, one more night.
Day 8: Trek 7 : North East to Central West Andros. The summit and the forested Arni. Distance 11 km
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This is a majestic route from the northeast and Apoikia village through the rural and mountainous Vourkoti settlement and towards the greenest area of the island the forested valley of Arni. Walking on the ridge of the highest point of Andros, Kouvara, you will experience breathtaking views and unique diverse scenery.
Day 9: Trek 8 Central to West Andros. The picturesque Batsi Bay. Distance 11km
Batsi
Pass by
Descending from the highest mountain of Andros and from the green valley of Arni towards the cosmopolitan Batsi Town. One of the greenest hiking routes on the island and with the most significant biodiversity will bring you to the sea through dense vegetation and splendid views of the mountain and to the sea
Day 10: Departure Day
Gavrio
Pass by
Depending on your departure time, you will get a transfer to the port.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet you at the port upon your arrival
End point
We will meet you at the port upon your arrival
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
