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Astypalea, being most westerly of the Dodecanese islands ,architecturally is more akin to the Cyclades. Another one of those secret islands that receives few foreign visitors but is popular with the Greeks. Whitewashed houses,narrow maze-like streets,venetian castles,fortresses 14th century churches, waterfalls,caves, fertile valleys, high cliffs,many coves , sandy bays and the Greek hospitality all waiting to be discovered. Astypalea, the most westerly of the Dodecanese islands complex, stands in the center of the Aegean sea. Its traditional architecture is mainly influenced by that of the Cyclades. Most of the islands life is concentrated in Chora town, which is the island's capital. One of the main attractions in Astypalaia island is the old Venetian castle, built on a hill overlooking the island's port.
Other sights of Astypalea include the archaeological museum of Astypalea, the traditional windmills and churches and the beautiful sandy and pebble beaches. Astypalea island is an ideal location if you want to have a peaceful vacation in a traditional Greek island that has been left untouched by mass tourism.
Astypalea island is located between the Cycladic islands of Amorgos and Anafi and the Dodecanese islands of Kos and Nisyros. You can fly to Astypalea from Athens, the island is also connected by a ferry boat service with the port of Athens, Piraeus, and on certain days of the week there are ferry services to the island of Astypalea from the islands of Rhodes, KOs, Naxos and Mykonos.
HOW TO GET TO ASTYPALEA ISLAND: You can fly to Astypalea from Athens, but ferry boat connections to the island are also available on certain days of the week from the islands of Rhodes, KOs, Naxos and Mykonos as well as well as from the main Athens port, the port of Piraeus.