The “butterfly of the Aegean” as many call her due to its shape, is going to win you over with its wild beauty and its minimalism. Beaches that seem like no human has set foot on them, simple and warm people that seem to be coming from another era when you would go out in the street and greet every person you ran into, homemade food like mom’s. For all these reasons the energy of the island is different and unique.

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Surely on your vacation you will take a walk in the Castle (also known as “Astroplia Castle”). It will remind you of the Cyclades, but you will still be in the Dodecanese! The ascending road and the stairs may seem a little intimidating, but the magical view to the Chora and the endless blue of the Aegean will be worth it.

Starting with Pera Gialos, the traditional port of Astypalea, you will see the pure white Chora up to the Venetian Castle. Walk upwards until you find the windmills that welcome you to the Chora.

The word “freedom” is hidden in each of the beaches and their refreshing energy:

• Vatses: A small sandy bay with pristine waters. It is organized.
• Maltezana: Organized beach with crystal clear shallow waters.
• Livadi: Swim looking at the Chora and do some water sports!
• Plakes: A closed cove with a wonderful clean seabed.
• Tzanakia: Crystal clear waters and ceaseless quiet.
• Kaminakia: Organized beach with beautiful waters and tamarisks at the edge of the beach to enjoy some shade.
• Agios Konstantinos: If you ask the locals, they will tell you this beach is the loveliest of all.
• Chrysi (Psili) Ammos: Golden sand and shallow, blue-green waters are to be found here.