Informations about Andros
Geographical & Historical Outline of Andros Island
Andros, the northernmost island of the Cyclades, lies 7 nautical miles south of Cape Kafireas (commonly known Cavo Doro) in Evia and north of Tinos.
The island has an area of 374 square kilometers.
It differs from the majority of the Cyclades in being fertile and having several cultivated areas (citrus-trees, olives, figs and vines) and lush greenery, due to the plentiful water and mild climate. Its highest peak is Profitis Elias (997 meters).
According to mythology, the island derives its name from Andros, grandson of the god Apollo.
In ancient times it was also known as Hydroussa, possibly on account of its abundant water.
From the 7th to the 4th c. BC, the arts and letters flourished on Andros and the island was a major naval power in the Aegean. In the 13th c. AD it came into the hands of the Venetians and in 1566 was conquered by the Turks.
The people of Andros fought with the rest of the Greeks in the War of Independence of 1821, contributing their considerable naval power to the common struggle.
Informations about Andros
There are frequent ferry services from the port of Rafina to Gavrio on Andros.
Distance 37 nautical miles.
There is also a regular hydrofoil service from Rafina to Andros.
The island is connected daily with Tinos and Mykonos islands.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
- Buses KTEL Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 22316
ktelandrou.gr
- Port Authority of Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 22250
- Port Station of Gavrion Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 71213
- Health Center of Andros
Tel: + 30 2282 360001
- Municipality of Andros
Tel: + 30 2282 360200
andros.gr/en
- Police Station of Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 22300
- Police Station of Gavrion Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 71213
- Archaeological Museum of Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 23664
- Archaeological Museum
of Paleapolis Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 41985
- Folklore & Christian Art Museum
of Andros
Tel: + 30 22820 22189
- Museum of Contemporary Art
Tel: + 30 22820 22444
Fax: + 30 22820 22490
moca-andros.gr
COURIER SERVICES
- ACS COURIER
Andros Town
Tel: + 30 22820 24143
Tel: + 30 22820 24144
Fax: + 30 22820 22798
acscourier.net
- GENIKI TAXYDROMIKI
Andros Town
Tel: + 30 22820 22970
taxydromiki.gr
- SPEEDEX
Batsi
Tel: + 30 22820 41610
speedex.gr
