Hike· Andros· Greece — Cyclades

Andros Route 20: Zorgos Beach to Trypes Cave

37° 58.2′ N · 24° 47.5′ E · approximate

The northernmost trail on Andros: a half-hour coastal scramble from Zorkos beach to Trypes, a sea cave that looks like two holes in the cliff from the water.

Practical

1.1 km, about 30 minutes, medium with a difficult scramble into the cave; climb about 30 m. Starts just before Zorkos beach opposite a holiday-village entrance on the Gavrio-Varidi road. No water: carry your own; bring a torch for the cave. Restaurants at Zorkos beach June-September. Easiest by dinghy from the Zorkos Bay anchorage. Emergency +30 22820 42199. Pin is approx: Zorkos beach (Wikivoyage).

Best for

A short add-on from the Zorkos anchorage

Season

Jun-Sep (beach restaurants open)