On the main pedestrian street of Chora, the capital of Andros, Lygizos Pastry Shop is also the place to stock up on traditional Andriot sweets that travel home with you. The historic shop, marked by the marble mosaic reading Athinaikon on its facade, keeps the island's authentic recipes alive, always built around the almond, just as the old pastry chefs of Andros passed them down.

The counters are lined with amygdalota scented with orange-blossom water, pastitsia, and kaltsounia rich with local walnut and honey, alongside the island's classic cakes, the Nougatina, the Amygdalou and the Glaso. Sweets made with care from fresh ingredients and local almond, beautifully wrapped, ready to enjoy at home or to give as a genuine gift from Andros. Ask for them in tins that travel easily, perfect for sharing the sweet side of the island with friends and family once you are back.

It is a landmark stop on any walk through Chora, offering products that capture the sweet tradition of Andros. Every bite carries the taste of the island and becomes a reason to return, until your next trip to the Cyclades. Whether you are after something for the moment or a piece of Andros to take with you, it is a stop worth making.