Camping in Andros

We arrived at the port of Andros after taking a 2 hour ferry from the port of Rafina — a much more manageable port than that of Piraeus and only a €3 bus ride from Athens Airport. We arrived at Andros and made our way to Andros Camping where we would be spending the next two days. The views from the ferry (€14 from Rafina) were extraordinary and a great preview of what was to come on our short trip through the Cyclades. Upon debarking at the port, we followed the straight forward directions to Andros Camping. For around €10 we were able to pitch own tent. The campsite itself offered a bar, market, restaurant, and pool and was well worth the price. As it was late, we decided to have a few beers (€2 each) and sleep off our jet lag.

The next day we headed to the sandy beach directly adjacent to the more popular golden beach. While there are countless beaches to choose from on the island, this small slice of soft, golden sand was the perfect way to introduce ourselves to the azure, clear, cool water of the Aegean. The pristine waters were just a taste of what was to come.

Later in the day we boarded a bus for about €4 to Andros Town on the other side of the island. Be forewarned; the hour long bus ride is not for the faint of heart. The bus quickly winds around stunning mountainous outcrops on narrow roads that lack any sort of barricade. The town of Andros itself is unremarkable and can be skipped. While it caters to tourists, like most places in the Cyclades, it does a bad job at it and lacks any sort of character or draw. No memorable meal or sight to speak of.

The next morning we headed to the port to hop a ferry for our next stop, Pleasure Island (…or Mykanos)