Andros Greece is one of the closest Greek Islands to Athens (only an hour and a half away) and next to Tinos. Andros is a very attractive island of the Cyclades whith some traditional and very picturesque villages. The fortified capital of the island is a real jewel which combines Venetian and Cycladic architecture, narrow stone paved alleys, arcades and bright coloured flowers. Andros is a great holiday destination.

local cuisine:
Commonly misunderstood to be appetizers, they more appropriately constitute the entire meal. Standards include grilled octopus, dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), tzadziki (yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip), taramasalata (creamy roe, garlic, and olive oil dip), and moussaka.

see & do:
local cheese feta, a cold concoction of instant coffee, milk, and sugar, has essentially replaced ouzo as the Greek national drink. Its olive oil is that it can sit on the table in front of you at an outdoor café all afternoon while you observe and pronounce judgment on the world and imagine that everyone is probably taking you for a Greek, which, unless there's a wreath of cigarette smoke encircling your head, they are not.

tips & advice:

• avoid hectic July & August in the islands
• make well in advance hotel reservations, especially in the most cosmopolitan areas
• dont miss the Athens Festival, hosted every summer in the Ancient Theatre of Acropolis.