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Beaches in Andros usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Andros are often bays oriented away from it. These 9 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Kypri
Sandy - Easy road access
A shallow family beach on the main road — Soft sand and shallow, emerald water — ideal for young children. It is the most accessible beach on Andros, right on the paved Gavrio–Batsi road…
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Apothikes
Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
Golden sand in a cove off a dirt road — Golden sand with a gentle seabed and clear emerald water, on the west coast. The name means "warehouses" — fishermen are said to have stored their…
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Batsi
Sandy - Easy road access
The beach at the heart of the resort — Batsi is the main beach of the seaside village of the same name, on the west coast of Andros. It sits right in the heart of the village, with direct…
- Palaiopoli Sand & pebbles - Easy path
- Vintzi Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Agios Petros
Sandy - Easy road access
The sandy bay near Gavrio — Agios Petros is a large sandy beach on the west coast of Andros, right beside the main Gavrio-Batsi road. It belongs to the easy, family-friendly…
- Limanaki Sandy - Moderate access
- Ag.Kyprianos Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Bouros Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
Which beaches in Andros may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.