Astypalea geography

Astypalea Geography, Greece: Information about the geography of Astypalea Dodecanese

Astypalea is the westernmost island of Dodecanese and it actually connects the Cyclades and the Dodecanese group of islands.

With a lot of Cycladic characteristics, such as the arid landscape, the white houses and the small chapels all around the

Astypalea is a mountainous island, however its mountainous are not tall. The tallest peak is Vardia at an altitude of 482 m.

Two nice caves dot the southernmost and northernmost spots of Astypalea, the cave of Negros and the cave of the Dragon.

island, Astypelea reminds more of a Cycladic island, yet it belongs to the Dodecanese complex.

The shape of Astypalea looks like a butterfly. It is like two small islands connected with a narrow piece of land.

The geography of the island is characterized by a lot of bays, such as the Bays of Agios Ioannis, Agios Fokas, Panormos, Vatses, Kaminakia and many others. These bays are both sandy and rocky, formating nice beaches for all tastes.

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