Guidebook for Άνδρος, Χώρα
Food Scene
The Yacht Club (est. 1957) is a historic place with a unique setting on the water across the bay from the house, where you can walk on the wooden promenade. You can eat lunch or dinner with a fantastic setting on the water. It is right next to the beach so you can combine swimming with a meal.
Ναυτικός Όμιλος Άνδρου
Νεϊμποριό ΆνδρουThe Yacht Club (est. 1957) is a historic place with a unique setting on the water across the bay from the house, where you can walk on the wooden promenade. You can eat lunch or dinner with a fantastic setting on the water. It is right next to the beach so you can combine swimming with a meal.
Endochora
Quaint restaurant on the main street with local cuisine.
The Squad
Good food with a view.
Nonas serves the catch of the day literally as the father of the owner brings to the taverna whatever he catches and they cook the seafood for the customers. It has a good view of the main bay of Chora with some interesting dishes.
11 locals recommend
Μεζεδοπωλειο Ο Νονας
Nonas serves the catch of the day literally as the father of the owner brings to the taverna whatever he catches and they cook the seafood for the customers. It has a good view of the main bay of Chora with some interesting dishes.
the Binelikia
Restaurant with a great high point view of ANDROS and Tinos island (further south) coastline, where you can even see Mykonos on a clear day. The food is authentic Greek food, with local produce and seafood. It is set above Piso Gialia beach where you can go swimming and then walk up 100 steps to the restaurant, but it’s worth it. Of course you can access the restaurant by car as it is also next to the road.
Ταβέρνα Μπαρμπαρόλα
Restaurant with a great high point view of ANDROS and Tinos island (further south) coastline, where you can even see Mykonos on a clear day. The food is authentic Greek food, with local produce and seafood. It is set above Piso Gialia beach where you can go swimming and then walk up 100 steps to the restaurant, but it’s worth it. Of course you can access the restaurant by car as it is also next to the road.
A scenic location next to Gialia beach, with good seafood but also other choices and interesting dishes.
7 locals recommend
Γυάλια bar-restaurant
Eparchiaki Odos Androu-MpatsiouA scenic location next to Gialia beach, with good seafood but also other choices and interesting dishes.
Traditional local ANDROS food with local produce, with a great high point view of the valley “Livadi”, set in a quaint little hill town, next to the church.
Gevsis me Thea
Traditional local ANDROS food with local produce, with a great high point view of the valley “Livadi”, set in a quaint little hill town, next to the church.
This restaurant is in another picturesque town by the sea about 25mins driving further South, named Korthi. The restaurant is right on the water with eclectic dishes mainly with seafood but also meat.
9 locals recommend
Vintsi Cafe - Bar - Restaurant
This restaurant is in another picturesque town by the sea about 25mins driving further South, named Korthi. The restaurant is right on the water with eclectic dishes mainly with seafood but also meat.
Arts & Culture
Unique modern art with various collections
41 locals recommend
Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art, Andros
Unique modern art with various collections
Drinks & Nightlife
Swell Cafe Bar
Bar Club next to the beach
Essentials
Provide mopeds and boats for rent to get around the local area and to visit more remote beaches.
9 locals recommend
Karaoulanis Riva rentals / Rib - Boat - e Bike - Scooter
Provide mopeds and boats for rent to get around the local area and to visit more remote beaches.
Breakfast/dinner/drinks/ nightlife
Lithi is good for breakfast and for dinner/cocktails with a good view of the Paraporti beach and the main social square of the town. It also has some interesting dishes for lunch or dinner and pizza.
11 locals recommend
Lithi
Plateia KairiLithi is good for breakfast and for dinner/cocktails with a good view of the Paraporti beach and the main social square of the town. It also has some interesting dishes for lunch or dinner and pizza.
Beach bar
Set on a nice sandy beach somewhat protected from the prevailing Meltemi winds prevalent in late July and August, it has great music, umbrellas and deck chairs/sun beds, with good fresh fruit daiquiris and some snack/ hot dogs etc
12 locals recommend
Beach Bar στα Πίσω Γιάλια
Set on a nice sandy beach somewhat protected from the prevailing Meltemi winds prevalent in late July and August, it has great music, umbrellas and deck chairs/sun beds, with good fresh fruit daiquiris and some snack/ hot dogs etc
City advice
Getting around
Rental boats
Call Karatzas Marine for boat rentals on 6972603025 or 22820 24070