Gavrio on Andros

Gavrio is located on the north-west part of the island and is the first introduction to Andros for most people who travel here. It is the only port with regular boat service on Andros, so you will see Gavrio whether you want to or not. But Gavrio is not just a port, it is also a village, and it is easy to miss as most people who get off the ferry are going to stay somewhere else on the island.

The port of Gavrio. Most people who get off the ferry go on to Batsi or Chora.

Gavrio is the third largest village on Andros after Batsi and Chora.

Gavrio is the third largest village on Andros after Batsi and Chora. It has a population of around 850, compared to Batsi which has around 900 inhabitants and Chora which has around 1,550 inhabitants. As I wrote above, very few tourists stay in Gavrio, and even fewer stay overnight.

The harbor promenade in Gavrio in one direction.

The harbor promenade in Gavrio in the other direction.

Although Gavrio is not a tourist magnet, there is no shortage of facilities, and this is of course due to the fact that many Greeks live here. There are supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies and ATMs, many car and moped rental and travel agencies, as well as several hotels and pensions, and last but not least several very good restaurants and tavernsa. So if you want to stay overnight in Gavrio, you have everything you need.

One of several travel agencies in Gavrio.

Gavrio is beautifully situated in a sheltered bay.

Many who come to Gavrio will, as I said, travel further, the vast majority will vacation in Batsi, which is about 10 kilometers away, or Andros Chora which is about 33 kilometers from Gavrio. An advantage of Gavrio is that it is close to nice sandy beaches, but that advantage is also available if you live in Batsi, if you ignore Fellos beach which is north-west of Gavrio. Between Gavrio and Batsi are the very nice, and child-friendly, sandy beaches Agios Petros beach, Kypri beach and Chryssi Ammos beach.

Fellos beach is located about 5 kilometers northwest of Gavrio.

Agios Petros beach is located about 2.5 kilometers south of Gavrio.

ACCOMMODATION IN CHORA

I wouldn't choose to stay in Gavrio, but I know those who think differently and would be more than happy to stay in Gavrio. But if I were to take an early ferry, or if I arrive late at night, I wouldn't mind staying overnight. I might even have changed my mind about Gavrio then. :-) Below are suggestions for good hotels in Gavrio.

Book Ostria Hotel & Apartments here »

Book Pharos Apartments here »

Book Portogavrio Apartment here »

WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT GAVRIO

Don't miss Vitali beach, which you can read about here »

Read more about Andros here »