Arrival on Andros: what to expect in Gavrio
Mr Flip Flops Consisted of boarding the bus at Gavrio port, Andros, after getting here on the ferryboat Gavrio is the area of the ferry port on Andros, on the island’s west coast. It’s the entrance to the remainder of the island, and where you’ll get your first glance of what Andros resembles. Right in front of the port there’s a selection of cafés, restaurants and mini-markets, together with taxis and buses to onward destinations. I’ve reached lots of ports and they can often be a bit of a difficult and chaotic mess. I found Gavrio to be a lot more soothing, fortunately. I arrived in Gavrio in mid-moring and was eased to see buses waiting at the port. I was nervous they may have gone if the ferryboat was delayed, but they are in fact timed to wait for the ferry arrivals.
The buses connect Gavrio with the 2 other main towns on Andros, Batsi and Chora, though outside the summer season services may be more limited.
Buses leave from a parking lot to the left of the harbour, as you look towards the stores, with your back to the sea. Look for Captain’s Automobile Rental and the bus area is opposite it.
Buses leave from over the road from this Captain’s Cars and truck Rental store Once you’re on the bus, you pay the ticket inspector onboard in money, and there’s lots of space under the bus for your luggage. The taxi rank hut at Gavrio port, Andros, Greece There’s also a taxi rank in front of the harbour. This works if you do miss the bus, wish to explore Gavrio first, or prefer a more comfy ride. Navigating Andros Public bus indication at Gavrio port
Andros is the second biggest island in the Cyclades, so navigating takes a little preparation, particularly if you want to check out beyond the primary towns.
I spent two weeks circumnavigating Andros without an automobile, using buses, treking, cycling and taxis.
Although the bus paths are limited, I utilized them quite a bit and discovered them useful for getting in between key areas. Just make certain to check the regional bus schedules, as they alter with the seasons.
On one day on my trip, I took the bus to obtain from Chora to Tis Grias To Pidima beach at Korthi. The journey took about half an hour longer than the advertised time, as the bus stopped to get passengers moving from the bus from Batsi to Chora, however the views were lovely whilst we waited.
I utilized some taxis on Andros to navigate. I found them to be really reliable and easy to book in English over WhatsApp. Fares were sensible too, they worked out at approximately EUR1 per minute of travel for a lot of journeys. From Chora you can use Vicki Manesi Taxi: +30 698 052 8250. Andros is also one
of the best Cycladic islands for hiking. If you’re up for a slower speed, the walking trails are brilliantly marked. Inspect the Andros paths site for information of all the treking paths. I loved checking out a lot of the trails on my trip and they often lead to spots you would not see by cars and truck. If you want to go a bit much faster than strolling, bike hire
is readily available in Batsi and Chora. It’s a fun alternative for going on an outdoor adventure in Andros. Although the island is hilly, so an e-bike is essential. I paid EUR35 each day from Riva Rentals in Chora. Cars and truck hire or scooter hire is an alternative if you want to check out further afield
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