Where to Stay in Andros and Tinos

Andros and Tinos are the first islands of the northern Cyclades, two to four hours by ferry from Rafina. Andros is green, with springs, waterfalls and some of the best hiking paths in the Aegean; Tinos is famous for its marble villages, dovecotes, food and the church of Panagia Evangelistria.

Where to stay: choose your base

• Chora, Andros – the elegant captains’ town with mansions, museums and two beaches below.
• Gavrio and Batsi, Andros – the port and a lively resort, close to the beaches of the west coast.
• Tinos town – the port and capital, with the church of Panagia, tavernas and Kionia beach nearby.
• Agios Ioannis Porto and the south-east, Tinos – sandy bays and quiet hotels a short drive from town.

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How to get to Andros and Tinos

Ferries leave Rafina, 25 minutes from Athens airport, for Gavrio on Andros (about 2 hours) and for Tinos (about 2 to 4 hours). Tinos can also be reached from Piraeus. We can arrange a private transfer from Athens airport or the city to Rafina or Piraeus.

What to do

• Hike the marked paths of Andros, such as the trail to the Pitharia waterfalls.
• Visit the museums of contemporary and Cycladic art in Chora, Andros.
• Walk the marble village of Pyrgos and see the dovecotes of Tinos.
• Visit the church of Panagia Evangelistria in Tinos town.
• Taste local cheeses and capers in the villages of Tinos.

Frequently asked questions

Which island is closer to Athens, Andros or Tinos?

Andros – about 2 hours by ferry from Rafina. Tinos is the next stop after Andros.

Can I combine Andros and Tinos?

Yes. The same ferries from Rafina call at both islands, so you can split your stay.

Is Andros good for hiking?

Yes. Andros has a network of signposted paths (Andros Routes) through villages, springs and valleys.