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Art lovers will be thrilled by a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, an internationally renowned cultural space at Andros’ Chora, that every summer hosts important exhibitions.

Visit the partly preserved ancient city of Paleopolis (the island’s former capital), the ancient settlement of Zagora and the medieval village of Mesaria, with its tower houses and byzantine church.

Take a walk at the two main squares of Chora, platia Kairi and platia Riva, where you’ll see the trademark statue of Afanis Naftis (aka “The Unknown Sailor”) that overlooks the Aegean. Another must-see is the Venetian castle Mesa Kastro, located on an islet connected with Chora with a small arched stone bridge.

Walking routes: Amorgos is a must destination for hikers, as well as for all of those who wish to discover its beauties via a network of marked footpaths of varying length and difficulty. Just make sure you have the right equipment and lots of water.

Nikouria features three virgin sandy beaches and it’s accessible within 10 minutes by regular boats departing from the beach of Agios Pavlos. The islet of Gramvousa, famous for its double pristine beaches, can be reached from Katapola or Kalotarissa bay at the island’s south.

It is among the best attractions in the Greek islands, featuring important ecclesiastical relics. Built in 1088, this whitewashed monastery clings remarkably on a steep cliff, 300 m above sea level.

One of the most picturesque in the Greek islands and also a typical example of Cycladic architecture with houses in white and blue, a maze of alleys, squares, churches and a series of windmills across the mountain.