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Andros Island
Andros
is a 2.30 hour ferry journey from the harbor of
Rafina, it has excellent beaches, an abundance of
natural beauty and, although popular in the peak
season with Athenians, limited tourism to date.
This is the northernmost and second largest
of the Cyclades. Due to the many underground
springs, much of the island stays green and fresh
through the summer. There are mountains, valleys,
monasteries and some 70 villages to explore.
Beaches are generally superb.
They range from long
sandy crescents, such as that at Batsi, to
secluded coves, some accessible only by boat.
Everywhere the sea is turquoise clear, the
swimming lovely. The small resort of
Batsi is where most people stay. The village has a
relaxed Greek air, fine beaches to either side, a
reasonable choice of restaurants and cafιs, and a
handful of small bars. Mountain bikes and cars can
be hired. From Andros it is also easy to visit the
nearby islands of Tinos and Mykonos.
History:
It is the northernmost is land of
the Cyclades. Tothe southeast
lies Tinos and to the
west's-southeast lies >Gyaros and
26 miles to the west is Kea (Tzia).
Androsis the homeland of old
and young shipmasters. The mountainous ground of the island is
covered by hills and high mountains A fertile green island
with water. Many bruit-bearings trees and olive oils.
Therma l springs. From Andros comes the excellent
quality water from the SARIZA spring.
Archaeological finds date back to the Mycenaean age.
According to Mythology the island was named
after Andros who has a divine origin. It was also known as Hydrousa
because of the many currents. In Andros in 1000 BC,
Ion emigrants arrived. In the 7th century BC Andros made colonies in Macedonia and Thrace
Stagera, one of the colonies of Andros, was the home of Aristotle. The Venetians conquer the island in 1204. In 1566 it is conquered by the
Turks.
In 1770-1774, the Russian occupation. On the 10th of May 182 1
the clergyman, philosopher and fighter Theophilos
Cains declares the revolution against the Turks.
Sightseeing's: An Archaeological and
Maritime Museum, Bookcase and a museum of modern art in Chora.
Also, there is a cultural collection and enough interesting
public and private buildings.
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>> Cyclades Islands : Amorgos, Anafi,
Andros, Antiparos,
Delos, Folegandros,
Ios, Kea,
Kimolos, Kithnos,
Koufonisia, Milos,
Mykonos, Naxos,
Paros, Santorini,
Serifos, Sifnos,
Sikinos, Syros,
Tinos.
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LETO HOTEL
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A first class hotel on the idyllic island of Hydra, Hotel LETO, offers
the full range of services that travellers expect to find in a top
quality hotel.
Attention to detail and the comfort of guests from their greeting at
reception, the cleanliness of their rooms to the standard of the public
areas of the hotel, is our highest priority.
The public areas of Hotel
LETO are all bright and airy with elegant, comfortable furniture. To
the right of reception there is a sitting room with tables and chairs,
intimately grouped, where you can meet with your friends and family
before going out to dinner.
The bar to the left of reception also has a television for friends to
sit together to catch up with the latest news or watch a sporting
event. Large double doors lead from the sitting room to the walled,
patio garden where guests can enjoy the sun with friends or a quiet
read on their own. The dining room is on the ground floor and an
excellent breakfast is served to guests each morning.
The bedrooms at Hotel LETO are all a good size and are furnished with
antique style furniture. Rooms are either standard, superior or
deluxe. All rooms have a dressing table with a stocked
mini-bar,
air-conditioning, fitted hair-dryer and vanity unit in the en-suite
shower or bathroom, TV, direct dial telephone, plenty of built in
wardrobe and drawer space and a personal room safe for
valuables.
We
look forward to welcoming you!
www.letohydra.gr
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