Wildlife· Andros· Greece — Cyclades
Andros Marine Natura Zone
37° 49.8′ N · 24° 47.7′ E · approximate
Andros's coastal waters are a designated Natura 2000 marine site protecting seagrass meadows, sponges, corals and the endangered fan mussel.
Practical
Site GR4220035 'Thalassia zoni Androu' (habitat site). Its Standard Data Form lists Cymodocea seagrass, the fan mussel Pinna nobilis, the corals Leptopsammia pruvoti and Madracis pharensis, sponges, the spiny lobster Palinurus elephas and the parrotfish Sparisoma cretense; it also notes invasive algae such as Caulerpa cylindracea. Anchor on sand, not on seagrass, and never touch or take fan mussels. Pin is approx: in the water off the west coast between Batsi and Palaiopolis; the zone surrounds the island.
Best for
Low-impact anchoring and snorkelling
Nearby
- Batsi Fuel (EKO, Andros)1.5 NM away
- Batsi Laundry (Andros)1.6 NM away
- Oti Kalo (Batsi, Andros)1.6 NM away
- Stamatis Taverna (Batsi, Andros)1.6 NM away
- To Delfini (Batsi, Andros)1.6 NM away
- Batsi Harbour (Andros)1.7 NM away
- Palaiopolis Sunken Harbour Snorkel (Andros)1.7 NM away
- Ammos (Batsi, Andros)1.8 NM away