SurfinGR, Andros, Korthi

Activities: Windsurf, Surf, SUP
Popularity: Low
Style: Freeride, Wave, Slalom, Race/Formula
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Good, Specialist

This fertile valley lies in the southern part of Andros Island. It is crossed by two mountains massive, Gerakones in the north and Rachi in the south. Due to its geographical location, Andros is largely affected by the strong northern winds that blow frequently in summer over the Cyclades complex. Korthi is located in the south of Andros on the east coast, in the deep inlet bay called Ormos, below the capital of Hora. It is the main town in southern Andros and is set in charming countryside with a beautiful bay and hills rising all around.

Best Months: June, July, August
Medium Months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Best Direction:
Main Direction: N, NE, NW
Worst Direction:
Wind Factor:
Main Wind Direction: Onshore
Blowing at: Morning, Midday, Afternoon
Wave Tack: Port (from the left)

In the bay, the winds are usually strong and stable and the sea is wavy enough, making the place ideal for windsurfing.

Type: Chop, Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m)
Quality: Clean
Depth: Average (deepens gently and incrementally)
Seabed: Sand, Pebbles, Rocks, Stones
Attention:

In the morning not so wavy as in midday/afternoon.

Type: Sand
Size: Medium
Bathers Period: July, August
Bathers: Sparse
Shade: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Attention:

Long sandy beach, not very cosmopolitan as it is no-organized and at the same time it is usually wavy.

GPS Google Maps: 37.77062, 24.95203

Access to Korthi:

The best option to get around Andros is to hire a car (there are 3 rental agencies in Andros). Of course, there are frequent bus schedules to all the main destinations in Andros. Also you can call a taxi from the port.

By car the access to Korthi is very easy. There is also the local bus. Located 14 km from the town and 35 km from the port of Gavrio.

Access to Andros:

Arrival by Airplane: Andros does not have its own airport. If you are coming to Andros from the International Airport of Athens, in Spata, you can use the Green Public Bus (KTEL of Attica) to the port of Rafina. The bus departs from the Arrivals Level, between Gates 2 and 3, just opposite the hotel of the airport (Sofitel). The distance is 10 km (20 minutes). Otherwise you can catch a taxi to Rafina Port. Then travel to Andros by ferry boat.

Arrival by Ferry/Boat: A ferry to Gavrio, the main port of Andros located in the northwest side of the island, departs from the port of Rafina, on the northern side of Athens. There is no ferry to Andros from Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Rafina is the closest port to the International Airport of Athens. The ferry takes 2 hours to reach Gavrio.

There are daily ferries all year round, but schedules are more frequent in summertime (1-2 daily during winter and up to 6 in the summer). Andros is also connected with other Cyclades Islands by ferry boat, including Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos.

Arrival by Car, Moto, Camper Van: By private car via Attica Avenue in the direction of Markopoulo, exiting at the sign that says Rafina. Drive along Marathonos Avenue until you reach Rafina. The distance from Athens to Rafina is 32 km.

Arrival by Bus: You can reach Rafina Port by Suburban KTEL bus from the Green Park in Athens.