Astypalaia is the "bridge" that joins the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, shaped like a butterfly, located between Anafi, Kos and Amorgos. It is the westernmost island of the Dodecanese

Astypalaia Today

Full of hills, with beautiful beaches and picturesque villages, it invites the visitor on a magical journey to the blue of the Aegean and the white of its houses. The biggest of these settlements are Livadi...
CHORA This is the capital and port of the island built on a hill protruding into the sea thus forming two bays: the port – Pera Yialos -and Livadi Bay. The peak is dominated by the fortress built of dark local stone from which one can see the glowing white domes...
• Liver finely chopped and cooked with spices known as ‘lambrianos” • Stuffed vine, cabbage leaves or courgette flowers • “Rantista” (lentils cooked with finely grained dough and vinegar)...
On 2nd February the feast of Panaghia Flevariotissa is the main winter gathering of the people of Astypalaia. It is when they congregate to celebrate with traditional dances, food and abundant supplies of wine. The largest feast on the island...

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