Andros Trekking Inn-to-inn Holiday

Meeting at the port (in the morning or in the evening depending on the ferry schedule you will choose) with a member of our team and transfer to your accommodation.
Presentation off the island and the trails. Talk about the program. Receipt “Walker's pack” Overnight in Gavrio.

Transfer to Froussei Valley by car -in the morning after your breakfast- This is where your trekking adventure starts, exploring the northern parts of the hiking trails network. You will walk across the river bed, the old watermills and old houses admiring these stone constructions in a very green scenery. The trail will lead you to Amolochos village and while you keep going up the view to the sea will reward you. From the top you veer to the west and you will start to descend to Gavrio’s valley and end at the harbour. Overnight in Gavrio Town.

The trek starts from your hotel. Take only the necessary and leave the rest to the reception. You will find your luggage at your next accommodation. Today you will visit while walking one of the most impressive monuments of the island, the Hellenistic Tower of St.Peter. After crossing the picturesque village the trail continues west and to the Monastery of “Agia” which really worth a visit. From then a nice descent with view to the sea will lead you to the seaside beautiful Batsi.

Overnight in Batsi.

Distance 10km, walking time around 3-3,5 hrs.

Have a good breakfast and get prepared for a demanding walking day. Your trek starts from your hotel following one of the oldest and longest routes of the island. Called “Fardia Strada” from the Venetian times the trail will lead you to Pitrofos Village, with splendid views to the sea while you cross the mountain. The Olive Oil Museum worth a visit. From there and after Strabougies Village you will encounter a very different landscape crossing this time the Evrousses valley to end in Apoikia Village, where the famous water source Sariza springs.

Overnight in Apoikia Village.

Hiking tour of 20 km, walking time around 6-6,30hrs.

You start your trekking day parallel with the ravine of Pythara. A diverse landscape with a lot of monuments. Picturesque villages with water springs, important churches, the Leontos bridge, the Agadaki & Bisti castles, the Ebeirikou (Fabrika) water mill and Gyalia beach. You will cross the capital city to continue south towards Sineti and Dipotamata Valley. The trail moves in the ecological rich area of the south, where nature is in perfect harmony with mankind and the past is still surprisingly present. You will walk across a very diverse countryside, you will see the watermills at Dipotamata, the arched stone bridge, the Faneromeni castle before you reach the sea level again. The trekking day ends in Korthi Village where you overnight. You will find your luggage at your room!

Overnight in Korthi.

Distance 19km walking time around 5 – 5,5 hrs

Starting from Korthi and the well-preserved, with a lot of steps, trail, you will reach the picturesque village of Giannisseo with splendid view to the sea and the mountain Raxi in the opposite side. Your trail will bring you after some km to the living monument of Panachrados Monastery. The view from the big yard to the capital city is breathtaking! Yet! The route is long and this time you will start to descend towards the valley to meet the picturesque villages in the lush vegetation of Menites. The trail leads you to the famous springs. Take advantage for fresh water! The hiking trail goes through beautiful wealthy settlements, a lot of springs and little chapels as it gets closer to Hora. Here where you overnight.

Hiking Route distance 17km walking time around 5,5-6 hrs

This day is free of scheduled activities. Walk around, swim, sunbathe, relax, go shopping or arrange your own tour to some many interesting sites of the island. Our team of guides is available and ready to help you.A cooking workshop, a Tai-chi or Qigong class, a Yoga class, a fitness program or maybe a guided bike tour, a diving class or water sports activities may be easily arranged on site, only upon request. You could also let yourself be treated by the experienced hands of our massage therapists.

If you wish to skip the free day and instead continue the trek, for sure there is supplementary route to suggest you.

Today you will get a transfer to Apoikia Village where you will start your trek. One of the most beautiful routes of the network because of its diversity and the continuous landscape change. From the very beginning you start to feel the mountainous quality of the island and after passing a small oak and plane trees small forests, from the village of Vourkotei you will start to walk to the top. Magnificent views from the mountain ridge, impressively lush vegetation and water abundance in as you start to reach the most forested area of Andros, Arni. Refill your bottles from the springs and start your downhill to the other side of the hill to reach the coastline and the seaside Batsi Town. Overnight.

Distance 19 km walking time around 6-6.5 hrs.

You will get a transfer from your accommodation — depending on the time you will choose to depart from Andros — to the port.