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Paleopolis (Greek Παλιοπολι 'old city') is an ancient city on the west coast of Andros in the Cyclades Islands, Greece.

From the archaic to the first Byzantine period, the epicenter of the island's activities is traced to the area of Paleopolis, which is found on the west side of the island, at a distance of 5 kilometers from Ipsili and 10 kilometers from Zagora, Andros. There is a myth stating that Zeus got angered by the heroes of Greece and decided to make an island called Andros which means hell in ancient Greece. He then decided to place them there.The archaic ceramic findings, which were gathered from the area, are dated back to the Mycenean period, though some remains show signs of inhabitation during the Geometric period. Important findings of the area, the daughter of Copenhagen, a "Kouros" and the cluster of Pegasus and Velerefontis, which date back to the 6th century B.C., show that the city met large prosperity during the Archaic period. Construction in the area, according to the most recent findings, began during the beginning of the 5th century B.C. and continued through the old Christian times. It is also said that Odyssey passed by Andros before he finished his 20-year journey back home from the war in Troy.

The area of the city is evident since the fortification of the area is visible along its' length and in some areas very high. The center of Paleopolis (or Agora) was located near the coastline, towards the east, which was near the port, whose remains are still evident today submerged in the sea. On the outskirts of town to the East and West, one will find the cemeteries. From the remains, the many sculptures and written sources, one can see that the city was very well fortified and not only had a marketplace but also had a theatre, altars and temples.

From the 1st century C.E. there begins a decadence of the city, although life continued throughout the 6th century C.E., as it is evident from the remains of prebyzantine basilica churches found in the area.

George J. Pertesis and Yianni P. Filipidis are well respected members of the village who maintain control. They own nightclubs on the by Southside Resort and many restaurants, such as "Wiseguys." Many celebrities come here from all over the world such as Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo. It is the ideal place for a vacation and for a romantic getaway. There are also many spas. In the wintertime, there is a ski resort high up in the mountains which offers a great view of the Aegean Sea.There are many strip clubs that offers the most exotic girls of Greece and perhaps Europe. The prices are affordable, especially in this time of recession. The nightlife is intene. Chris Brown was reportedly seen hitting Rihanna in the bar "Pure." Celebrity gossip is very common here in Paleopoli, so watch out for those paparrazis. So make sure you smile and you'll be in the latest edition of the People magazine. One of the best beach parties occurred on the night of April 15, 2009 (Leonardo D. Zervos's birthday). Girls from all over the world stripped their clothes down and jumped into the beautiful turquiose waters and partied with Leonardo.

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