Hike· Andros· Greece — Cyclades
Andros Routes Hiking Network
37° 50.2′ N · 24° 56.2′ E · approximate
Andros has the best waymarked trail network in the Cyclades: old stone-paved mule paths linking villages, monasteries, springs, watermills and ravines, including the 100 km Andros Route that runs the length of the island.
Practical
First Greek island certified 'Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe' by the European Ramblers' Association (October 2015). Network around 240 km (2026 report; the municipality cites over 25 trails and about 300 km of old paths). Maintained year-round by the Andros Routes volunteer team of the non-profit Andros Research Centre (since 2010). Good day-walks start from Chora, Korthi, Batsi and Gavrio; river walks along Achla, Vori and Pythara. Andros Routes emergency number +30 22820 42199. Carry water; start early in summer heat. Pin is approx: Chora, the network's central hub.
Best for
Day hikes between anchorages and villages
Season
Best March-June and September-November
Nearby
- Andros Health Centre (Chora)Right here
- Chora Provisions & Fuel (Andros)Right here
- Archaeological & Maritime Museums (Andros Chora)0.1 NM away
- Ta Skalakis (Chora, Andros)0.1 NM away
- Chora South Anchorage (Niborio, Andros)0.2 NM away
- Lilhi (Chora, Andros)0.2 NM away
- Museum of Contemporary Art (Andros Chora)0.2 NM away
- Andros Dive Centre (Nimborio, Chora)0.3 NM away