Andros may not be the most famous of the Greek islands, however after spending two weeks exploring its coastline, towns and surprise rivers, I can with confidence state it should have a spot on your travel list.
I based myself in Chora, the island’s graceful capital, for ten days, and quickly discovered that this stunning town makes a perfect base for a car-free Andros trip.
With over 20 years of taking a trip without car under my belt, and lots of Greek island trips, I know what to watch out for from a location. And Chora does not disappoint. It has plenty to offer in its own right. From lighthouse views and Venetian ruins to tucked-away beaches and serene waterfalls, this is an under the radar location that deserves exploring.
In this guide, I’ll share the absolute best things to do in Chora, Andros, consisting of personal highlights from my stay and useful tips to assist you plan your own trip, no cars and truck needed.
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United States at the Unknown Sailor First Off on any itinerary of things to do in Chora, Andros needs to be a see to see the iconic statue of the Unidentified Sailor. If you’ve been scrolling through pictures of Andros while planning your journey, I make sure you’ll have currently found this renowned figure, honoring sailors lost at sea and Andros’ maritime past. Naturally, you’ll want your own variation of this classic shot. 
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man running up “/ > Another crossing over Chora’s stone bridge Once you have actually admired the statue, brace yourself for the remarkable and somewhat nerve-wracking walk throughout the arched bridge to reach the ruins of the Venetian fortress. I crossed this archway a number of times during my two weeks in Andros, and despite the fact that I knew what to expect, each time it made me nervous.< img width="720"height="1080"src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='720'%20height='1080'%20viewBox='0%200%20720%201080'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt ="man swimming under bridge at the venetian castle, chora"data-src="https://flipflopsincluded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/swim-castle-chora.webp"/ > Mr Flip Flops Included swimming under the Chora stone bridge, Andros Make your own mind up about whether you wish to cross this precarious bridge. If you do, the awesome views from the castle ruins are worth the heart-in-mouth crossing. View from the castle ruins, over Chora town
You’re rewarded with a spectacular panorama. On one side you can see Chora’s beautiful lighthouse set against the deep blue Aegean Sea. On the other you can see out throughout Chora (Andros town).
Pro Pointer: just underneath the archway bridge that results in the castle, you’ll find a fabulous swimming spot, available from steps that lead straight down to the sea. I absolutely loved swimming here.