Milos Beach
15 min walk / 2 min driveView on Maps →
Korthi — the closest beach to the house, with tamarisk trees
The beach right near the house, shaded by tamarisk trees — has shade all day.
Part One
Around the House & Korthi
Everything within about 30 minutes of the house
Korthi is the kind of place that doesn't try to impress you. It just is. A real village with real people, where the bakery opens early, the fishermen come back by noon, and by evening everyone ends up at the same spot by the water. No tourist crowds, no performance. Within a day or two, you'll recognize faces. Within a week, people will greet you by name.
Beaches
Church Beach & Doloma All Day Bar
10 min driveView on Maps →
Korthi — next to the church beach
The beach right next to the church — there's almost never any wind here. There's a place to sit and easy access to the water, good for elders too. Doloma, the bar right on it, is a good spot for cocktails and a light bite if you don't feel like just swimming.
Tis Grias To Pidima
12 min driveView on Maps →
Korthi
One of the most famous and beautiful beaches on Andros. Easy to reach — a short walk down from the parking area right above the beach, or if you feel like a walk, an easy stroll from the village itself.
Galini TipGets shade in the afternoon.
Hikes & Nature
Aidonia Spring
7 min driveView on Maps →
Aidonia (Aidonia Korthiou) village
A spring in the village of Aidonia where you can fill up on drinking water, take a small walk, and enjoy the quiet and the shade. Right nearby is the famous old "Loxo Gefyri" (crooked/diagonal stone bridge) of Klour.
Galini TipThere's a beautiful hiking trail through Aidonia toward Korthi, or up into the mountains — there's a map and a guidebook at the house.
Restaurants & Tavernas
Taverna Anatoli (Εστιατόριο Ανατολή)
5 min driveMaps →
Korthi
Nikos will cook for you whatever's freshest that day — the kind of place where you just ask what's good. He has the best fish soup, and great souvlaki and local food too. Sit in or take away — the perfect place to feel local.
Kalogridis "Fresh Fish" (Taverna HaZaken, "The Old Man's Taverna")
5 min driveMaps →
Korthi
A small family-run taverna with local home-cooked dishes — mom and dad cook, the son waits tables.
TipThe old man himself is always in his undershirt — part of the charm of the place. You have to try the fries — the mom peels the potatoes fresh every day.
Refene
5 min driveMaps →
Korthi, right on the water
A young local crew opened this Greek meze/tapas spot this year, right across from the sea. Always packed, young and happy energy, and the food is excellent.
Sea Satin Nino
6 min driveMaps →
Korthi
Greek food, but more refined — more thought put into it. The fries with yogurt sauce, the meat, the wine list, the feeling of being in the village while the locals are out celebrating life.
TipTheir coffee is excellent and they also do breakfast. A good place to work if you need wifi and quiet, or for a night out that's a step up from a local taverna.
Vintsi Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
8 min driveMaps →
Korthi, on the way to the church
Great food — good meats, special salads, upscale for a taverna. And the view. If you feel like swimming, the beach is right below the restaurant, with a great beach shower.
TipOpen in summer only.
Kochylaki (Κοχυλάκι, "little seashell")
17 min driveMaps →
Kochylo village, above Korthi
A tiny restaurant in the village of Kochylo above Korthi with live music performances.
TipNot open every day — check their Instagram (instagram.com/kochylaki_andros) for opening hours and performance dates before heading up.
Cafes, Bakeries & Sweets
To Fournaraki
5 min driveMaps →
Korthi, central paved market street
A wonderful bakery. Great sourdough bread, plus excellent spanakopita, tiropita, and kourabiedes.
TipCome early — things sell out fast.
Tziotis Patisserie
5 min driveMaps →
Korthi, right by the square at the start of the pedestrian street
The best place for almond sweets — a small local patisserie worth the stop. Also good ice cream, cakes made to order, and a chance to see a whole family working together.
Hidden Gems
Kochylo (Κοχύλω)
17 min driveView on Maps →
Above Korthi
A beautiful village above Korthi. Wander the narrow alleyways between the stone houses, and pick grapes, figs, plums, mulberries and whatever else nature is offering that season, right off the trees and vines.
Walks Around the House
right from the doorView on Maps →
Korthi Bay
Step out of the house and you're already walking — coastal paths, dry-stone terraces, wildflowers in spring, and quiet stone ruins. The sea is always there. A morning swim and coffee on the rocks, a book in the shade by noon.