Astypalea Island

Astypalea Island, Greece: Travel information about Astypalea island, Dodecanese

Travel Information about Astypalea island Greece, Dodecanese: One of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean Sea, Astypalea looks very Cycladic in architecture and landscape, but administratively it belongs to Dodecanese complex. With limited tourist developement, lovely beaches, wild landscape and many hiking trails all around it, Astypalea island is great to spend some relaxing vacations.

Chora is the capital of the island, a picturesque village built amphitheatrically along the slopes of a hill. On top of the hill,

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there is a Medieval fortress that creates a very romantic atmosphere at night with the lights on. The path that leads to the fortress is lined with traditional windmills. The other villages on Astypalea island are very small and come alive only in summer.

The beaches of Astypalea island are nice and relaxing. The most popular beaches are in a walking distance from Chora, such as Livadia, Pera Gialos and Agios Konstantinos. This is where most tourist facilities are found on Astypalea island, including accommodation and fish taverns. Nightlife in Astypalea is lounge with some beach bars by the sea or small cafeterias in Chora that stay till after midnight. Astypalea island is a great destination for romantic couples, families and hikers.

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