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August 30, 2023
For the second of our 2 weeks on Andros (the first week was in Batsi), we moved to the Chora and stayed in the Egli Hotel. The Egli is a converted former sea captain’s mansion and retains a lot of its former character. The building is in a prime location right on the main pedestrian street and close to the bus station. Our room (no 5) had a double, Greek-style balcony and overlooked the street providing a wonderful viewing point in the evening as the street came alive both with locals and tourists. Kostas and Maria who manage the hotel are extremely welcoming. Maria’s home made pies and jams at breakfast set you up for the day! Another Maria speaks fluent English, French and some Italian. She is a wealth of local knowledge regarding which beach to go to, places of interest to visit and where to eat. She is also extremely friendly and welcoming. Staying in the Chora is a completely different experience from staying in Batsi, where we stayed the first week. The Chora is older, with more traditional buildings and is full of character. There are also 2 museums, The Museum of Modern Art and The Archaeological Museum, and both are worth visiting. There is a lovely mix of locals and tourists wandering the Chora in the evening after the sun has set. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Chora and would highly recommend staying in the Egli Hotel. Note: the Egli is an old building and access to the rooms is via a circular staircase which is not the easiest to maneuver with luggage…..