greek hotels - Andros Introduction The name of Andros is referred to the for the first time in the tragedy of Aschilos Persie (5th Century BC). However, the name predates this and according to mythical tradition, the island owes its name to Andron or Andrea, a hero with godly descent Other names (nicknames) from ancient times include : Gavros, Lasia, Nonagria, Hydroussa, and Epagris, all of which made a statement about the island's rich nature, which has been maintained till this day and gives the island its special characteristics and makes it unique among the other Cycladic islands. Andros is the second largest of the Cycladic islands. Its surface measures 374 sq km, its length is 39.8 km and its width (at the widest point) is 16.7 km. The length of its coastline is approximately 110 km. The breadth of Andros is divided (from north to south) into 5 sections and by four mountain ranges. These ranges are: Aghi Saranda (714m), Kouvara (997m), Gerakones (760m), and Rachi (686m). It's divided from the west to the east by four rivers running through verdant, fertile valleys, home to the farming communities of the island: the Arni river, which flows into the bay of Lefka; the Achla river which flows into the bay of Achla; the Big river which flows into one of Hora's bays Paraporti; and the Dipotamata river which flows into the bay of Sineti. Andros can be reached from the port of Rafina with two - five crossings daily, depending in the time of year. There are also at least three daily ferry boat connections from the islands of Tinos and Mykonos. The distance is 36 nautical miles and is covered in either one OR two hours depending in the type of vessel. Rafina is situated 30 km from Athens and 10 km from the Athens international airport. Both are connected by regular bus services to Rafina. Information for more detailed bus schedules from Athens OR from the airport to Rafina can be obtained from the public bus service, telephone: 210 8210872. For the ferry boat timetables, telephone 1440, and for internet details, including reservations: www.bluestarferries.com www.dolphins.gr

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The name of Andros is referred to the for the first time in the tragedy of Aschilos – “Persie” (5th Century BC). However, the name predates this and according to mythical tradition, the island owes its name to “Andron” or “Andrea”, a hero with godly descent Other names (nicknames) from ancient times include : Gavros, Lasia, Nonagria, Hydroussa, and Epagris, all of which made a statement about the island's rich nature, which has been maintained till this day and gives the island its special characteristics and makes it unique among the other Cycladic islands.

Andros is the second largest of the Cycladic islands. It’s surface measures 374 sq km, its length is 39.8 km and its width (at the widest point) is 16.7 km. The length of its coastline is approximately 110 km. The breadth of Andros is divided (from north to south) into 5 sections and by four mountain ranges. These ranges are: Aghi Saranda (714m), Kouvara (997m), Gerakones (760m), and Rachi (686m). It's divided from the west to the east by four rivers running through verdant, fertile valleys, home to the farming communities of the island: the Arni river, which flows into the bay of Lefka; the Achla river which flows into the bay of Achla; the Big river which flows into one of Hora's bays Paraporti; and the Dipotamata river which flows into the bay of Sineti.
Andros can be reached from the port of Rafina with two - five crossings daily, depending in the time of year. There are also at least three daily ferry boat connections from the islands of Tinos and Mykonos. The distance is 36 nautical miles and is covered in either one OR two hours depending in the type of vessel. Rafina is situated 30 km from Athens and 10 km from the Athens international airport. Both are connected by regular bus services to Rafina. Information for more detailed bus schedules from Athens OR from the airport to Rafina can be obtained from the public bus service, telephone: 210 8210872. For the ferry boat timetables, telephone 1440, and for internet details, including reservations: www.bluestarferries.com www.dolphins.gr