Wildlife· Andros· Greece — Cyclades

Vitali Bay & Central Mountains Natura Site (Andros)

37° 56.2′ N · 24° 49.6′ E · approximate

Vitali Bay and the central mountain massif of Andros are a Natura 2000 habitat site for rare Aegean flora and reptiles.

Western CycladesCentral Cyclades

Practical

Site GR4220001 'Andros: Ormos Vitali and central mountain mass'. The Standard Data Form lists endemic and rare plants (Galanthus ikariae snogerupii, Paeonia mascula hellenica, Fritillaria ehrhartii, Crocus sieberi atticus), the Balkan terrapin Mauremys rivulata, the four-lined snake and leopard snake, and the Jersey tiger moth Euplagia quadripunctaria. Spring (March-May) is best for flowers. Pin is approx: Vitali Bay anchorage coordinate; the site extends inland.

Best for

Spring wildflowers and reptiles ashore

Season

Mar-May for flowers

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