Planning a trip to Andros Island and wondering what to do in Batsi? This coastal village is one of the easiest places to reach on the island and makes a brilliant base if you’re travelling without a car.
There are plenty of things to do in Batsi, Andros Island, from beach days and hikes to taverna dinners and sunset strolls.
I spent two weeks on Andros and loved my time in Batsi. I’ve visited lots of Greek islands over the years, including Folegandros, Paxos and Crete, and know what makes a place work. Batsi gets that balance right. It’s sociable without being rowdy and buzzy without being overwhelming.
Before arriving, I’d read that Batsi was over-touristed. But it felt far more relaxed and local than I anticipated. The whitewashed houses, narrow lanes and golden sand beach give it that classic Cycladic appeal, but without the chaos of Santorini.
In this guide, I’ll cover how to get to Batsi, where to stay, what to eat and the best things to do once you’re there.
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Getting to Batsi without a car is easy
Mr Flip Flops Included getting on the bus to Batsi from Gavrio, Andros island
You don’t need a car to get to Batsi. In fact, it’s one of the easiest villages to reach on Andros without one.
Ferries from Athens to Andros run regularly from Rafina port, taking between one and two hours to reach Gavrio, Andros’ main port. I took an early morning ferry from Rafina and was in Batsi before lunch time.
From Gavrio, you can get straight onto the KTEL bus to Batsi. The journey takes 15 minutes and costs €3.60 per person.
The bus left about 15 minutes after the ferry docked and had plenty of space underneath for my bags. The buses are timed to meet incoming ferries and will wait if there’s a delay, so there’s no need to stress about tight connections.
Pay in cash once you’re on board. A conductor will come round after departure to collect your fare.
Pro Tip: If you’re returning from Batsi, be aware that buses stop above Batsi village by the AB supermarket rather than stopping at the main stop at Batsi seafront.
Taxis are another reliable option. I found them to be reasonably priced, punctual and easy to organise via WhatsApp. As a rough guide, expect to pay around €1 per minute of travel, so Gavrio to Batsi would be about €15.
Planning a trip to Andros? Check out these key services
How to get from Athens Airport to Rafina ferry port?
Get picked up and go directly to the port with this reasonably priced airport transfer.
What’s a great tour not to miss on Andros?
Join this guided hiking tour to uncover one of Andros’ most unique locations, a waterfall in the middle of a Greek island.
Where to stay on Andros?
I stayed at the beautiful Cozy Nest apartment with a gorgeous terrace overlooking the sea in Batsi and it was total bliss.
How to hire a car?
Check local firms and trusted companies at Discover Cars so you can explore Andros at your own pace.
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