Astypalaia Island
Astypalaia is a Dodecanese island with crystal clear, deep blue waters and beautiful beaches. Maltezana, Pahia Ammos, Livadi, Tzanaki and Kaminakia are some of its amazing beaches. You will, of course, find several other beaches, equally beautiful with crystal clear waters on the island. In Astypalaia, there are also monasteries, castles, little churches, caves, monuments and archaeological sites. The Talara baths, the Venetian castle, the cave of the Dragon, the little church of the Virgin possess some of the magic of the island. There are various settlements on the island, where you can enjoy tasteful snacks, the sun, swimming, sea sports and above all you can relax and rest. There is no intense nightlife on the island but there are some bars in Hora and some other places. The hospitable residents of Astypalaia will make you feel at home. You will spend some unforgettable holidays in Astypalaia and you will enjoy every moment so wait no more, book your ferry tickets now.
The Astypalaia Port
Ships depart regularly from Piraeus for the Astypalaia port and it’s a 12 hour route, with stops to other islands included. By booking your ferry tickets online via aktoploika.gr, your journey will be more comfortable and carefree. The Astypalaia port is at the island’s Hora. In Hora, the castle, located at the top of the hill, stands out, along with the various churches, the white picturesque houses and of course, the windmills, Astypalaia’s pride. Near the port you will find several hotels, rooms to let, restaurants and also little shops where you can buy souvenirs and local delicacies.
Connection With Other Islands
Astypalaia has a ferry connection with the following ports: Piraeus (Athens), Amorgos, Donoussa, Kalymnos, Kos, Naxos, Nisyros, Paros, Rhodes, Tilos.
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Astypalaia via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation in Astypalaia
There are regular bus itineraries in Astypalaia for most villages but also the beaches of the island. You can also visit several of these beaches using boats. You can always rent a car or a motorbike for more comfort and freedom when travelling.
Useful links: Astypalaia Hotels, Rent a Car
Happy Holidays in Astypalaia!!!