Beaches at Batsi village on Andros | MY GREECE TRAVEL BLOG

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This Google Map shows Batsi and the five beaches located nearby: (1) Batsi beach, (2) Kolona, (3) Stivari, (4) Delavoyia, and (5) Agia Marina

♦ Batsi beach

Batsi beach is just steps from the harbourfront street which is lined with shops, bars, and restaurants. This wide section of sand near the village is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas.

We thought Batsi beach looked quite nice in May, but a local told us it sustained severe damage from winter storms

Hotel Chryssi Akti is one of several accommodation options along the road behind the beach. Its swimming pool deck has views of the beach and bay.

The sand narrows as you reach the middle of the beach

A boardwalk extends about halfway along the beach

There’s a variety of restaurants and bars on the other side of the road

A path to sunbeds and umbrellas near the sea

View from Batsi beach toward Kolona beach across the bay

View toward studio apartments and hotels on the hill just past the far end of Batsi beach. The large orange building complex at upper left is the Mare Vista Hotel – Epaminondas.

Village view from the far end of Batsi beach

View across the bay toward the coast where Stivari, Delavoyia and Agia Marina beaches are located

The strip of beach farthest from the village center

Umbrellas on the far end of the beach

The bay’s turquoise waters sparkle in the afternoon sunshine

♦ Kolona beach

You’ll enjoy beautiful views of Batsi from the road to Kolona beach

Kolona beach curves around the foot of a horseshoe-shaped bay

View of Kolona beach from a lookout point on the nearby coast

Another coast view of Kolona beach and bay

The beach canteen on Kolona was not open while we were in Batsi

There is parking on the hill for those who drive to Kolona

♦ Stivari beach

You’ll pass Stivari beach if you walk or drive from Batsi to Agia Marina

As you approach the beach, you’ll see the tree- and plant-shrouded terrace of O Viomichanos / Stivari Gardens restaurant on your left

Steps to the beach are located directly across the road from the taverna. The αργά signs on the pavement warn motorists to drive slowly through this pedestrian crossing point.

We occasionally saw sunbathers at Stivari, but didn’t notice anyone swimming in the bay any of the times we passed by

Sea view from the beach, which is a mix of stones, pebbles and sand

Beach view of rental studios and rooms on the nearby hill. The smooth rocks on the seashore are a popular sunbathing spot.

Stivari beach under the warm glow of evening sun

Sea and sunset view from the steps to Stivari beach

Yes, there’s a restaurant in there! A dense canopy of plants and trees conceals the outdoor terrace at O Viomichanos / Stivari Gardens restaurant.

♦ Delavoyia

Delavoyia beach is located directly below the Aneroussa Beach Hotel, which is where we stayed for three nights in May. See my hotel review post for photos of the Aneroussa and its beachfront.

I have read on several travel websites that the small section of sand farthest from the hotel beachfront (near the bottom left corner of this photo) is a clothing-optional area. However, we didn’t see any nude sunbathers while we were staying at the Aneroussa.

Umbrellas and lounge chairs in front of the hotel’s beach bar

A man wades in the surf at Delavoyia beach. The sand is soft, but online beach guides say Delavoyia isn’t suitable for young children since there are rock slabs under the water only a few meters from shore.