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NAUTICAL CLUB OF KORTHI 
The Nautical Club of Korthi Andros was founded in 1989 as a non-profit athletic association, based in Korthi. Its main goal is the propagation of nautical sports. It is an active member of the Hellenic Sailing Federation, having departments in windsurfing and swimming. It has a windsurfing team, consisting of children aged 7-19 years old who are trained at Ormos Korthiou. Most of these young athletes have participated and excelled in National championships. Among others, it hosted the Mistral Junior World Championship at Ormos Korthiou.
Website: www.noka.gr

VINTZI
Location: On the southeastern side of the island, in Korthi area. 
Special features: Easily accessible small beach with crystal clear waters, ideal for those who love swimming more than sunbathing. It provides cubicles and showers. There is a tavern nearby to enjoy a meal by the sea. 
How to get there: Take the road from Ormos Korthiou to the north and after a few minutes you’ll get to the beach.

SYNETI
Location: On the eastern side of the island, between Chora and Korthi. 
Special features: One of the most beautiful beaches of the island, with pebbles, deep crystal clear waters and sea caves. It is surrounded by mountains that offer shade during the afternoon. It is exposed to northern winds. The "Dipotamata" canyon with its traditional watermills ends here, where also several scenes of the movie "Little England" were filmed. 
How to get there: By car, following the main road from Chora to Korthi, turn left to Syneti village and then left again towards the beach.

TIS GRIAS TO PIDIMA (“Old Lady's Leap”)
Location: On the southeastern side of the island, on the north part of Ormos Korthiou. 
Special features: Its unique characteristic is a tower-like rock formation emerging from the water. It’s a rather small beach with both sand and pebbles and crystal clear waters. 
How to get there: By car, 10 minutes away from Korthi. However, you won’t avoid taking the last 300 meters on foot, following a downhill path. You can also get there by sea, taking a boat from Korthi.

KORTHI
Location: At Korthi village, in the southeastern side of the island. 
Special features: It is a large beach with clear blue waters. Strong winds make it ideal for surfing, but hinder those who enjoy swimming in calm waters. 
How to get there: Very easily, by car or the local bus service. It is located 14 km from Chora and 35 km from port of Gavrio.

PANO KASTRO (UPPER CASTLE)
The Upper Castle, also known as “Faneromenis Castle”, was built from 1207 until 1233, by the Venetian ruler Marino Dandolo. It is located on a stunning mountain plain north of Ormos Korthiou at an altitude of 585 meters. Nowadays, some parts of the walls, as well as Faneromenis church, are preserved. The scenery is magnificent and the view to the eastern Aegean is unique.
Location: Above Kochylos village.
How to get there: Follow the main road from Korthi to Chora (or vice versa) and reach Kochylos village. From there, take the road to the bottom of the hill where the castle is located and then climb 143 stairs to the entrance.

FOLKLORE MUSEUM
The Folklore Museum of Cultural Heritage of Syneti -as its full name is- is housed in the school of Syneti village, built in 1900 with a donation by the national benefactor Andreas Syggros and stopped operating in 1999. Its rooms have been converted into a typical andriotic house with the corresponding furniture, utensils and tools.
Location: At Syneti village, 7 km from Chora.
How to get there: As you leave Chora (heading towards Stavropeda), take the left road to Livadia-Syneti-Korthi. When you reach Syneti, turn left.
Opening hours July - August: Daily 9.00 - 13.00 and 17.30-21.30
Web site: www.syneti.8m.com