• Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - The main village (Chora) and the famous Castle

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Livadi Beach, the most popular and well organized beach in the island

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Small streets inside the old town

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Pera Gialos beach, small and clean beach with many traditional restaurants

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Livadi Beach, sunbeds, umprellas and taverns

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Pera Gialos, the old port and the new fully organized marina.

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Kaminakia Beach, clean and windless for any time

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Vathi village and its small Port

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Livadi Beach, sunbeds, umprellas and small traditional taverns

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - The Saint George church (1790) inside the castle

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Pera Gialos, the old port and the new fully organized marina.

  • Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

    Astypalea Island - Maltezana beach, small and peacefull village with clean waters

Welcome to Astypalaia Island

Many of the Dodecanese islands were called by the Ancient Greeks with nicknames that were illustrative of each island's particularities. Astypalaea (Astypalaia) was known as “the bank of the Gods”; a nickname that can tell quite a lot on how appealing this blessed small piece of land has always been.

Astypalea Island, Αστυπάλαια

Astypalaia is an island of significant historical heritage, wonderful traditional images, unparalleled natural beauty and home to very hospitable islanders. With its greatly praised castle towering the picturesque Chora (City) , one of the most beautiful island towns in the Aegean, its 365 churches and monasteries that are dispersed all over its surface, its sandy beaches and sleek landscape

Astypalaia – or Astropalia as the locals call their island in their own dialect – is a lovely island that you will never forget. The island clusters of the Dodecanese and the Cyclades, each of which have their own identifying characteristics, meet in Astypalaia Island to create a unique result. Once upon a time the castle of Astypalaia had a key that was used to lock the island's belles in and out of the reach of visitors. Now-days on the other hand Astypalaia Island is wide open and shows its beauties as its inhabitants are welcoming to visitors who soon became friends and will come again!

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Pera Yalos was the main port of the island until ... more

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A village located in a valley in the Outer Island ... more

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How to reach Astypalaia

By plane from Athens

Athens International Airport (Airport Code ATH). There are 4 to 6 flights weekly, depending on season and the flight is about 45 minutes. Check at Sky Express airlines for schedule, online booking and more information.

By Ferry from Pireus

Piraeus (Port of Athens). There are 5 to 8 trips weekly, depending on season. Check at www.bluestarferries.com for schedule and more information.

By plane from other Islands

Rhodes and Kos Islands International Airports (Airport Codes RHO & KGS) There are 2 to 4 flights weekly, depending on season and the flight is about 30 to 90 minutes.Check at Aegean Airlines or at Olympic Air for schedule, online booking and more information.

Note that the neighbouring islands of Rhodes, Paros and Kos host international charter flights.

By Ferry from other Islands

Syros, Paros, Naxos, Amorgos, Rhodes, Kos, Kalymnos, Leros Islands. There are many scheduled trips weekly, Check at www.bluestarferries.com for schedule and more information.

Public Bus

If you like to see the Public Buses Schedule please click here or call at +30 22430 61412 for more info.

Book a taxi or mini-bus

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Alternative Turism

Astypalaia is an ideal destination for alternative tourism as its suitable geography and warm climate allow its visitors to take full advantage of a great variety of choices and things to do. The island offers its own challenging climbing field, a wide network of walking paths and two underground caverns that are well mapped and photographed. All situated near areas suitable for historical sightseeing. The island will be most enjoyable particularly if visited in spring or autumn.

  • Police (+30) 22430 61207
  • Medical (+30) 22430 61222
  • Civil Protection (+30) 22430 61999
  • Port Authority (+30) 22430 61208
  • Blue Star Ferries (+30) 22430 61224
  • Airport Authority (+30) 22430 61410
  • Olympic Air (+30) 22430 61588
  • Pharmacy (+30) 22430 61666
  • Turist Information (+30) 22430 61412
  • Municipality (+30) 22430 61206
  • Garrison Headquarters (+30) 22430 61291
  • National Bank (+30) 22430 61224
  • Commercial Bank (+30) 22430 59890