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MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 
It was inaugurated in 1979. The initial reason was to exhibit the collection of works by Andros native sculptor, Michael Tombros. The exhibits were further enriched by part of the personal collection of the two founders, Basil and Elise Goulandris, consisting of more than 300 works of distinguished Greek and foreign artists. This first part of the museum is now the Old Wing and hosts sculptures of Tombros, Zoggolopoulos, Chryssa, Nikolaidis, Takis, etc. From 1983 to 1985, it hosted temporary exhibitions of Greek painters. The increasing attendance and interest on behalf of the public led to the expansion of the museum. Hence, the New Wing, designed by architect Christos Kontovounisios, was inaugurated on July 1986 and situated opposite the Old Wing. The architectural integration of the building with its surroundings received a distinction in an international competition. The New Wing of the Museum houses a library, a museum shop, a projection room and spaces for international exhibitions. The works of significant modern artists, which are exhibited since 1986 until nowadays, are a benchmark in the cultural scene, introducing both the museum and Andros in the Greek cultural map. The museum has hosted, among others, artists such as Paniaras, Picasso, Matisse, Karagatsis, Kandinsky, Bouzianis, Balthus, Galanis, Giacometti, Klee, Chagall, De Chirico, Rodin, Joan Miró, Georges Braque, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas, Sophia Vari etc.
Location: In Chora, at “Theophilos Kairis” square.
Opening hours
Winter season: November 1st - March 31st: Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.00-14.00. April 1st - October 31st: Daily (except Tuesday) 10.00-14.00.
Summer season: July 1st - September 30th: Wednesday - Sunday 11.00 -15.00 & 18.00 - 21.00. Monday: 11.00 - 15.00. Tuesday: Closed.

Web site: www.moca-andros.gr

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ANDROSarxaiologiko museum
The Archaeological Museum of Andros was designed by architect Stamos Papadakis and built in 1981, following a donation from the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation. It has a projection room, while from time to time there are exhibitions of modern art at the atrium, in co-operation with the Museum of Modern Art of Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation.
The Archaeological Museum exhibits:
-Collection of findings from the Geometric settlement of Zagora.
-Collection of sculptures dating from the Archaic to the Roman times.
-Collection of pre-Byzantine and Byzantine sculptures.
Location: In Chora, at “Theophilos Kairis” square.

NIBORIO
Location: At Chora. It is the second cove that surrounds the island's capital. 
Special features: Beach with shallow waters, ideal for families with young children. Andros Nautical Club is located here. The port gathers many fishing boats and yachts. It is a fully organised beach with sunbeds, showers, changing rooms, taverns, cafes and bars. 
How to get there: On foot, from Chora or by car, following the coastal road to Stenies.

GIALIA (EMPROS and PISO)
Location: On the eastern side of the island, right after Chora, in Stenies village. 
Special features: You can choose between pebbles (Empros Gialia) or sand (Piso Gialia). There is a restaurant at Empros Gialia, while Piso Gialia is equipped with sunbeds and a beach bar. You can swim from one beach to the other. 
How to get there: Take the road from Chora to Niborio and then turn left towards Stenies and Apikia. After a few minutes you will reach the crossroad (to your right) that leads to Stenies village. Follow this road until you reach Empros Gialia to your right. You can get to Piso Gialia on foot, leaving the car on the main road.

AGIA MARINA (ST. MARINA) MONASTERY

Agia Marina’s monastery is located north of Chora and was recently renovated. The monastery dates from 1325, when Agia Marina shows herself to an elder monk at Litres region and indicates him to find her icon in a slot of a rock… And so it happened. During the 16th century, the monastery is burned three times from the pirates, but monk Sofronios fully refurbishes it by selling his property in Peloponnese. He converted it to a convent, hosting up to 100 nuns. In 1833, 417 monasteries in Greece are closing by order, among which Agia Marina. Embirikos family bought the miraculous icon and transfers it to the Church of Virgin Mary in Chora. In 1975, Dorotheos, Metropolitan of Syros, asks Deacon Kyprianos Chimonas to restore the monastery and the latter follow his will. The monastery became widely known by the miraculous healing of a small child from Cyprus.
Location: North of Chora, in a 4 km distance from Apikia region.
How to get there: Follow the road from Chora to Apikia and turn left at the intersection that leads to Ypsilou and Strapourgies villages. Then take the road on your right towards the monastery. There are relevant road signs.

GIALIA (EMPROS and PISO)
Location: On the eastern side of the island, right after Chora, in Stenies village. 
Special features: You can choose between pebbles (Empros Gialia) or sand (Piso Gialia). There is a restaurant at Empros Gialia, while Piso Gialia is equipped with sunbeds and a beach bar. You can swim from one beach to the other. 
How to get there: Take the road from Chora to Niborio and then turn left towards Stenies and Apikia. After a few minutes you will reach the crossroad (to your right) that leads to Stenies village. Follow this road until you reach Empros Gialia to your right. You can get to Piso Gialia on foot, leaving the car on the main road.