Greeka.com: Astypalea Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: At the end of the world

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:52 GMT

Isn't it great to have your holidays in the most peaceful place ever? I love the Greek islands, they are so close to home and everyone has a unique beauty. But I am sad that some islands try to follow the example of Mykonos and want to get money from clubbing or other bad sides of tourism. For me, vacations are about relaxing. Sleeping on the soft sand, under the shade of a tree and with th...

General: Truly a relaxing place

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:52 GMT

Our room in Astypalea was close to Chora, in the beach named Pera Yalos. There are many rooms to rent there, clean and not expensive compared to other islands. People on Astypalea are so warm and friendly! We figured out that most of the hotel owners do not live on the island but come for the summer to make busi...

General: Not one beach bar

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:52 GMT

The best thing with Astypalea is Chora: a very clean and beautiful village, one of the most traditional villages in Greece. Beautiful in the day with the sunlight and also great at night with the soft lights that extend from the castle to the port. Beaches on Astypalea are not so great. They are of course clean but too remote. I didn't see any beach bar there. Best spot for a coffee is in Chora...

General: Beautiful place

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:52 GMT

Our three-day excursion to Astypalea was a true surprise to me. Astypalea was actually a last-minute decision for us. We had already planned our two-week holiday in Rhodes, when we saw the Astypalea section in your site, Greeka.com. So, we said, why not? It is close to Rhodes and it is a special island to see. Indeed, it was a wonderful experience for me. Cozy beaches with barely ten or twenty ...

General: The quietest island I have been to

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:52 GMT

Indeed, Astypalea looks like a butterfly on the map! From closer, it is the quietest Greek island I have been to. Some old people are living there permanently who are very friendly to the tourists and welcomed us from their heart. Mr Christos, who runs a store in Chora, bought us some delicious local red wine and almost all taverns treated us a dessert or fruits after meal. While I was on the i...

General: Leave with peace in your heart

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:52 GMT

We have just returned from our Greek holidays. This summer we spent a week in Rhodes and a weekend in Astypalea. Rhodes was what I expected, a large and medieval-looking, gorgeous island. I had seen many photos and I knew what toexpect. But Astypalea really amazed me!! I was not quite prepared to go there, as it was a last-minute choice. I saw a really beautiful, tiny island that lives in its o...