Introducing Astypalea
If ever there was an island looking for an identity, it is Astypalea (ah-stih-pah-lia). Looking to all intents and purposes like an archetypically Cycladic island with its mandatory and picture-pretty hill-top hora (main town), yet belonging administratively to the Dodecanese, this butterfly-shaped gem of an island is a stunner and offers instant appeal. People come to Astypalea and never leave. It has that pull. Outside of the bustling port and cubist hora, the land is bare and eroded with nary a tree in sight. Its beaches are scattered, but most are excellent. Adventurers can seek off-road thrills in some rough and empty terrain, while gastronomes will dine well on fresh fish and lobster. Mass foreign tourism is never seen here, yet in July and August Athenians descend in force and generate controlled chaos. If you want that alternative holiday experience, look no further.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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