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AstypaleaDodecanese island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Butterfly-shaped island with a white castle village — looks like the Cyclades.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus 9–10h, few weekly
- Villages
- 1
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
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From Piraeus 9–10h, few weekly
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Astypalea?
From Piraeus 9–10h, few weekly
Where should I stay on Astypalea?
Popular bases include Chora. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Astypalea?
Highlights include Castle of Astypalea.
What are the best beaches on Astypalea?
Well-known beaches include Livadi, Kaminakia. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Astypalea be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Astypalea?
Other islands in the Dodecanese include Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Patmos, Karpathos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Astypalea in the Dodecanese?
Yes. Astypalea is part of the Dodecanese island group in Greece.
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.