Astypalea Excursions

Astypalea Excursions: Things to do and to see on Astypalea, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

Astypalea is a small island of the Dodecanese. Tourism has been developed on the island over the last years only, however there are enough tourist facilities to offer you a comfortable holiday!

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Astypalea: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Astypalea offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Astypalea highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Astypalea.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Astypalea village or Chora

Location: On the north western coast of the island
Description: The capital of the island and its main port as well. Chora is actually the main tourist resort in Astypalea.

>> Info & Pictures of: Astypalea village

:: Pera Gialos Village

Location: Close to Astypalea village
Description: A popular beach resort with sparkling water, cafes and restaurants, as well as other tourist facilities.

>> Info & Pictures of: Pera Gialos Village

:: Maltezana Beach Resort

Location: 9 km northwest of Chora
Description: One of the most crowded resorts in the island of Astypalea.

>> Info & Pictures of: Maltezana Beach

:: Livadi settlement

Location: 2 km northwest of Chora
Description: Livadi is a coastal settlement and has a long, sandy beach alongside a beautiful landscape that stretches across a fertile valley.

>> Info & Pictures of: Livadi settlement

:: The Castle of Querini

Location: Above Chora
Description: The Venetian Castle of Astypalea has got its name from the Querini family, whose houses form the fortification architecture of the castle.

>> Info & Pictures of: Castle of Querini

:: The church of Panagia Poulariani

Location: On the road to Vathi village
Description: There is a natural rock formation here in the shape of the Virgin embracing a child. It can be accessed only by boat or foot but it is really worth the effort.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Church of Poulariani

:: The Drakos Cave

Location: Close to Vathi village
Description: Drakos Cave, meaning the cave of the dragon, is a wonderful natural attraction. The cave is decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites of different colours. They were formed over time when water, containing lime, runs off the roof. Depending on the mineral contents contained in the water, the stalactites take different colours. Drakos Cave was associated with marauding pirates as it was thought to be a place where the pirates were hiding their treasures. It can be accessed by boat from Vathi.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Drakos Cave

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