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AGIA MARINA
Location: On the western side of the island, after Batsi and towards Chora. 
Special features: Sandy beach with shallow and crystal clear waters. It is not organized but there is a tavern. 
How to get there: By car. Take the road through Batsi and follow the road signs. It is located after Aneroussa. Alternatively, you can take the main road to Stavropeda and turn right, before the crossroad to Ano Aprovato.

STIVARI
Location: On the western side of the island, after Batsi and towards Chora.
Special features: Small rocky beach, pretty good for fishing. There is also a tavern.
How to get there: By car. Take the road through Batsi and follow the road signs

PALAIOPOLIS
Location: On the western side of the island, at the end of Palaiopolis village. 
Special features: Pebble beach. The ancient port of the village, and also first capital of Andros, was located here. The area is full of archaeological finds. The beach is not organized. 
How to get there: On foot. Leave the car on the main road and follow the path (check the road signs) towards the beach.

YPSILI
The ancient city of Ypsili was discovered in the early 1980’s. Excavations have brought ancient relics to light, as well as the temple in the center of acropolis, buildings, part of the wall and a numerous antiquities. These findings are valuable for the study of Geometric and Archaic period in the Cyclades and generally in the Aegean Sea. The temple in the center of acropolis, probably dedicated to the goddess Demetra, was founded in the 8th century BC and remained active at least until the second quarter of the 5th century BC. Ypsili is the only organized archaeological site in Andros.
Location: At Aprovato village, shortly after Batsi, as we head towards Chora.
How to get there: Very easily, by car or bus. The entrance to the archaeological site is located near the main road of the island.

ANEROUSSA
Location: On the western side of the island, after Batsi and towards Chora. 
Special features: Small sandy beach, mainly intended for “Aneroussa Hotel” customers but also accessible to anyone. There are sunbeds and a beach bar. 
How to get there: By car. Take the road through Batsi and follow the road signs. It is located between Stivari and Agia Marina.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PALAEOPOLISpaleopolis museum
The Archaeological Museum of Palaeopolis inaugurated in 2003 and is dedicated to the antiquities of Palaeopolis, which was -for twelve centuries- the capital of the island. It is housed in a building, donated to the Community of Palaiopolis by the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation. The museum contains collections of sculptures, statues, coins and inscriptions found in the excavations of ancient Palaeopolis.
Location: On the main road from Gavrio to Chora, in the center of Palaeopolis village - 20 km from Chora and 12 km from Gavrio.

BATSI
Location: At Batsi, one of the most crowded villages of the island. 
Special features: Fully organized beach with sand and shallow waters, ideal for families. It provides sunbeds. Many restaurants, cafes and taverns are located here. 
How to get there: Very easily, either by car or bus. There is ample space for parking near to the beach.

PALAEOPOLIS
Palaeopolis is the ancient capital of Andros, which flourished from the Classical to the Roman era. Today is a beautiful green village, located on the slopes of Mount Petalo, on which there are probably the only waterfalls of Cyclades. The ancient city was much lower, by the port, whose half sunk pier is seen from the village. Excavations initiated in 1987 and still continue. They discovered three sections of paved roads and two arcades, as well as a Hellenistic period building with monumental propylon and colonnaded courtyard inside. There are also proofs of the existence of post-classical and early Hellenistic phases of this building. The agora seems to have been deserted in the first half of the 7th century. The findings are displayed in the Archaeological museum of Palaeopolis.
Location: About halfway through the main road of the island, leading from Gavrio to Chora.
How to get there: By car or bus. Follow the main road, on which the Archaeological museum is located.

BATSI–KOLONA
Location: At the edge of Batsi village. 
Special features: It is small but organized with sunbeds and a canteen. The spectacular rocks on its edge are ideal for sunbathing. 
How to get there: Either by car or bus. There is plenty parking space right above the beach.