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It is located in the North-West coast of the island. Gavrio is the principal Port of Andros where you will arrive and begin your trip. Just outside Gavrio along the coastal roadway to Batsi you will find these lovely  villages Agios Petros, , Kipri, Chrissi Ammos, Stivari, Ag. Marina. You have a choice of several clean sandy beaches to chose  for swimming, sailing and a variety of water sports. There is an abundance of shops, restaurants and a variety of night life through out the Municipality.

• Towers - Just outside the Port of Gavrio in the village of Agios Petros on the mountain-side you will find the 'Tower of  Agios Petros', standing over 20 meters  in height. It is one of the best preserved towers in the Cyclades and it is made from schist rock during the Hellenistic period.

• Hiking - Paths from Batsi to Stivari and Batsi to Ormos Korthiou.

Also from Sariza to Stenies.

• Monasteries - M. Zoodochos Pigi - Moni Agias - Located at the position of Kapsorachi it is considered to be the oldest monastery in the Cyclades. It has been dedicated to Zoodochos Pigi and hasn't been changed since  the 18th Century. Estimated its existence has been since  the year 1535. At the Monastery you will find the head of Saint Trifonas and other relics of importance., Moni Sotiros -Close to the village of Gides across the Moni Agias. Founded in 1596.

• Museums - The Archaeological Museum located in old Andros in the village of  Paleopolis.  Many of the historical items and  early discoveries found  are exhibited in the Archaeological museum of  Goulandris in Chora. Looking down from the road to the sea  you can see the sunken old pier. On the upper side of the main road on the mountain side there is a beautiful waterfall.

• Archeological sites - Ipsili is located near the bus stop at Stavropeda. There you can see one of the most important archeological sites and ruins of an ancient village. 

• Windmills - Watermills - Area of Kalivari, Vitali and close to Amolochos.

• Pigeon Houses - Located throughout the Villages.

• Fountains & Fresh-Water Springs - Located throughout the Villages.

• Swimming, Fishing, Yachting, Sailing and Wind-Surfing - Agios Petros, Kipri, Liopesi,  Batsi, Ag. Marina, Chrisi Ammos, Agia Eleousa. Some secluded favorites are Vitali-Gides, Zorkos Bay, Mikri Peza, Pirgos, Ormos Felou, Ateni and Dimoliti