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Andros' cuisine is mostly traditional Greek. You will find Greek salad, assorted Mezedes snacks, souvlaki kebabs, and tzatziki sauce in almost any tavern. But there are also dishes that are a feature of the island. For example, it is a special omelet Froutalia. It is cooked only on the Cycladic Islands. Sausages, potatoes, and spices are usually added to it. This dish is served for breakfast. You should taste the traditional jam Glika Kutalyu. This is an extremely delicious jam made from green walnuts, boiled in syrup. It is customary to eat it with cold water. This is extremely unusual. You should also pay attention to local bakery products. You should order fish and seafood. Fresh sea bass or Orata, grilled prawns baked with tomatoes and cheese, fried squid, and octopus stewed in a thick sauce – all this you can find in taverns on the coast. Hospitable owners welcome guests themselves. They cook and serve food. The Greeks treat food with great respect. Therefore, the dishes are sure to be delicious in any of the local establishments. The price for 100 grams of fish dishes is usually indicated in the restaurants’ menu. If you think that the weight does not match the size – do not hesitate to ask to weigh the fish with you. You will be offered strong ouzo and Rakia from drinks everywhere. Mezedes will be served as an appetizer. Local wines cannot be classified as premium-class. But they are of quite good quality here. A glass or two of local wine at lunch or … Read further

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Travel guide to Andros Island

While walking in the city in search of interesting landmarks, don’t forget to take a look at local restaurants. They offer various interesting national treats that are impossible to find in other regions of Greece. Kalcunya pancakes with cheese and greens filling are one of these signature dishes. Fans of sweets will be surely in love with the amigdalota almond cookies and fabulous glyka tou kutaliu jam. … Open

Andros Island for children - what to visit

If your child is still too young for museums or you have already visited all of them, it is recommended to go for a walk through the interesting places of Andros. For example, you can walk through the streets of the Old Town in Chora. You can see the Tourlitis Lighthouse there. It is a local landmark. The valley of Dipotamata is a very interesting area for educational walks. Nature with shady trees is beautiful in … Open

Best beaches

Those who are accustomed to rest at comfortable and peaceful beaches would certainly like Gialia. This small picturesque beach covered with fine sand is surrounded by rock formations. Despite the fact that this coast is quite small, there are sun loungers and parasols for vacationers. There is always very calm atmosphere on this beach. Chora is considered one of the most beautiful among pebble beaches; it’s … Open

Advices for travellers

1. If you plan to sunbathe and swim, you should go to Andros in the summer season from July to September. It is quite cold and windy here in winter. However, prices are much lower and there are almost no tourists here at this time. If getting to know the culture and art is your main goal, you can go to the island at any time. It is better to choose spring or autumn for hiking. It's still too hot in the summer here. … Open

Traditions and mentality of Andros Island

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated very beautifully in Gavrio on December 6. Students of local schools organize a torchlight procession along the main street. The main holiday is held in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15 in Ammolochos. It is customary to visit each other and cook festive treats on this day. First of all, these are sweets. Dances to national music are arranged in the evening. The … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

The Cafe Del Mar restaurant offers a great view. However, prices are high here. But this is a very suitable place for a romantic dinner. Blue Games cafe attracts guests with a swimming pool and good Wi-Fi. The food is also very tasty here. If you want to eat cheap but tasty go to the waterfront in any coastal town. You will surely find a place with excellent local cuisine there. Very good taverns are located in … Open

Moving around in Greece - transportation

Roads in major cities of Greece are average. At the same time, the quality of pavement is constantly improving. Many of the routes marked on the map as ground, have long been covered with a solid layer of asphalt. However, the statistics of road accidents is quite deplorable. The most common cause of catastrophes is overtaking, although in cities and the speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour is accepted. Motorcycles and mopeds are used too. At the same time, the behavior of drivers of two-wheeled vehicles is still less aggressive than in the countries of Asia. On some islands, for example, Kos or Fesalia, there are quite a few cyclists. It is worth noting that car drivers are respectful of them. A bicycle is not the best way to travel along the mainland Greece, as the terrain is very hilly. There are practically no dedicated bicycle lanes in the country. … Open

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