Paths
Andros
has an exceptional network of old cobblestone trails that run through the
entire island. They connect villages, cross streams and ravines and lead to
monasteries and chapels. Many of them pass through areas with an exceptional
panoramic view and sites with lush vegetation and flowing water.
Info
The
Municipality of Andros created a special brochure and a map of the hiking trails
of the island in the summer of 2013. For further information, please call: +30
22823 60235
Monastery of Papachrantou - Mesaria
This
is a very beautiful route that will give you the chance to visit the famous Monastery of Panachrantou. You will enjoy an
excellent view of Chora, the capital of
Andros, and the nearby villages, as you walk on the slopes and cobblestone trails
with the dry stone walls. The trails are signposted.
Non-stop duration:
1 hour and 20 minutes
Altitude range:
510m
Chora – Syneti - Dipotamata – Castle of Faneromeni - Kochylou – Ormos Korthiou
Follow
the trail from Paraporti, near Chora. Head
towards the neighboring beach of Lydi and then towards the village of Syneti and Dipotamata.
Follow the stream and take a detour to the east just before you reach Kochylou. It will lead you to the castle of Faneromeni. The downhill cobblestone trail ends
at Ormos Korthiou.
- There are many
other trails on the island, which are just as beautiful and signposted, such as:
Aprovato - Strapouries [4 hours], Vourkoti - Chora [2 hours], Aidonia –
Monastery of Tromarchiani [2 hours].
Mesaria – Lamyra – Mesathouri - Chora
This is an
exceptional trail passing through many different landscapes. It is signposted
and gives you the chance to explore some of the most beautiful villages of
Andros.
Duration: 2 hours
and 20 minutes
Altitude range: 220m
