Cyclades
Andros
Waterfalls, hiking trails, and a contemporary art museum — the Cyclades' best-kept secret.
Getting around
Car recommended
Cost
€€€
In peak season
Moderate
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
From Athens
2h ferry
In pictures
Andros
Andros is the closest Cyclades island to Athens (just 2 hours from Rafina port) yet remains curiously undervisited by international tourists. It's green and mountainous with a network of hiking trails, stunning beaches, a genuinely excellent contemporary art museum, and neoclassical architecture in the capital. Popular with wealthy Athenians who keep it quietly to themselves.
How it scores
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
- Culture
- Nature
- Family
- Accessibility
- Value for money
The catch
Very popular with wealthy Athenians, giving parts of it an exclusive, reserved feel. Doesn't look like a "typical" Cyclades island.
Hidden gem
The Pythara waterfalls near Apikia — yes, waterfalls in the Cyclades.
Where it sits
Cyclades, Greece
Andros — frequently asked
- When is the best time to visit Andros? +
- The best months to visit Andros are May to October. It's busy but manageable in peak season, so even peak season is workable.
- How do you get to Andros from Athens? +
- Andros has no airport — you'll need to take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina, which takes about 2 hours. Some travellers fly to a nearby island and ferry across.
- Is Andros good for couples? +
- Andros is a charming pick for couples, especially shoulder season.
- Is Andros good for families with kids? +
- Andros is a great choice for families — calm swims, walkable towns, and short transfers.
- Is Andros expensive? +
- Andros is affordable by Greek-island standards.
- Do you need a car on Andros? +
- You'll want a rental car on Andros — distances are longer and the best beaches are spread out.
- What's the catch with Andros? +
- Very popular with wealthy Athenians, giving parts of it an exclusive, reserved feel. Doesn't look like a "typical" Cyclades island.