{"id":51525,"date":"2025-09-11T14:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=51525"},"modified":"2026-03-04T21:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:40:06","slug":"astypalea-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/astypalea-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Astypalea Island: The 11 most beautiful highlights and sights"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the middle of the deep blue Aegean Sea lies an island that hardly anyone knows, but which enchants with its rugged beauty and friendly inhabitants right away! In fact, Astypalea Island<\/strong> is almost forgotten by international tourism. It also took us four attempts to finally get to the island.<\/p>\n

“Anyone who takes on the arduous journey is welcomed by an island that is more authentic than almost any other. In addition, Chora, one of the most beautiful places in Greece, awaits visitors.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Welcome to Astypalea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No larger island far and wide \u2013 Kos in the east and Amorgos in the northwest are three hours away, and ferry connections are rare. By Greek standards, this is a novelty and a reason why Astypalea is hardly visited. Either you fly an hour from Athens or take the eight hours by ferry from Piraeus.<\/p>\n

We tried both options: Tom came by ferry from Piraeus to Astypalea<\/strong>. He describes the crossing with a smile as an odyssey of anticipation. Ella arrived relaxed with our daughter by domestic flight. The view from the airplane window of the only 114.1 km\u00b2 large island with its bright white main town of Chora is indescribably beautiful!<\/p>\n

In mid-June, we spent eight days exploring the butterfly island of the Aegean Sea, visiting lonely monasteries, picturesque beaches and unspoilt villages. So, which things to do on Astypalea?<\/strong> There is a lot to discover, and we will tell you below whether a holiday on Astypalea is worthwhile for you.<\/p>\n

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\"Astypalea<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Astypalea Map<\/strong>: This card includes all Astypalea Highlights<\/span>, 48 Places to Visit & Insider Tips<\/span>, 13 Beaches & Bays<\/span>, as well as personal recommendations for 25 restaurants & cafes<\/span>. Ideal for holiday planning and local navigation. Can be used for smartphone, tablet and PC\/Mac. Click here and start using it right away: To the Astypalea map<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

#1 Chora: Astypaleas’ capital<\/h2>\n

When you see the main town of Astypalea for the first time, your heart will be warmed, because Chora is one of the most beautiful villages in Greece<\/strong>. Like something out of a picture book, the white cube houses are lined up a steep hill. At the top, a medieval castle crowns the scenery, from whose partly dilapidated walls a blue and white church protrudes.<\/p>\n

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Chora is the picture-book village par excellence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The architecture of Astypalea Chora<\/strong> is undoubtedly reminiscent of the nearby Cycladic islands such as Naxos, Amorgos or Santorini, but Astypalea is administratively one of the Dodecanese Islands<\/a>. Today, most of the island’s 1,300 inhabitants live in Chora and the port settlement of Pera Gialos (#3) directly below.<\/p>\n