I visited Ándros for a week, in August 1992. The island doesn't need independent travellers, and it can be nearly impossible to get a room during high season. My accommodation, in the village of Batsí, was arranged from home.

This was the first time I travelled alone, and I kind of liked it. You can be independent and do as you want. On the other hand, you don't have anyone to immediately share your experiences with. And it could be quit boring to have dinner on your own at nights. But anyhow, I have continued travelling by my self, these last years.

Beaches

As s sun-loving guy, I spend a little time almost every day, at some of the beaches. If you like me prefer sunbathing without any swimsuit, you have to find a suitable beach. In Ándros this is no problem, because there is a nice beach, were clothing is optional, about 1000 meter south from the centre of Batsí, named Delevoyas.

If you enjoy going by motorbike, or perhaps by car, there are a lot of opportunities to find secluded beaches, on the eastern part of the island.

One day I went to the Ateni beach, which consists of one smaller beach to the north, and another bigger, to the south. In between there is a little church. During that day, there were about three more people besides me on these two beaches, which I consider incredible.

Another day I drove towards Vori bay, a beautiful beach, about 250-meter wide. There where no one but me at the beach, so I didn't embarrass anyone by strolling around in the nude.

I tried some more beaches, for example the large sandy bay, by the village of Korthí.

Batsí

Batsí is the village, were most people finds a place to stay. It's a pretty village with a nice beach and promenade, taverns and other tourist facilities, like bank and travel offices.

Walking

The landscape of many Greek Islands, is like made for walking. One day I attended an arranged walk through the countryside. We started in the village of Kapparia, and after a couple of hour's walk, in the hot, dusty, nice smelling scenery, we arrived to Ormos Korthiou. In this nice village by the east cost, we had lunch, and the opportunities to spend some time at the nice beach.

Ándros town

I never visited Ándros town, or Chóra, which I now regret. The Modern Art Museum have a permanent collection that includes works by Picasso and Braque, as well as temporary exhibits. The fee is about 1000dr. If you're not into art, you can try the Archaeological Museum.

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