Astypalea map

Capital: Astypalea

Overview:
Astypalea, the connecting link between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, is ideal for peaceful vacations. White-washed houses, rich historical and cultural heritage, colorful courtyards, beautiful chapels and coasts, hills and high rocks comprise contrasting, thus wonderful, pictures. A narrow strip, Steno, divides the island into two parts, Exo and Mesa Nisi (Outer and Inner Island). Verdant valleys, long beaches, caves, lakes, coastal scenery and sights are to be found in abundance.

Best Astypalea Sights:

• The Castellano Fortress

• The Venetian Castle

• The remains of a Minoan settlement and the ruins of a Tower

• The Tallaras Baths in Maltezana

• The Church of Agios Georgios and the Church of Panagia Portaitissa

• The well-preserved Windmills

Places to visit:

• The Negri Cave and the Dragon's Cave, in Vathi

• The bays Pera Yalos and Livadia

• The nearby islands of Koutsomiti and Sirna

Best Astypalea beaches:

Agios Ioannis, Livadi, Agios Konstantinos, Panormos, Vatses, Kaminakia, Pahia Ammos, Maltezana, Marmari, on Koutsomiti and Sirna.

Special Events:

The Panagia Flevariotissa Feast on February 2^nd and the Panagia Portaitissa Feast on August 14^th-16^th