Small Boutique hotels in ASTYPALAIA

Astypalaia is one of the twelve main islands of the Dodecanese in Greece.Set in the Aegean Sea, with more than a hundred kilometers of jagged coast, it shelters wonderful coves and beaches of crystal clear turquoise waters. Its irregular perimeter resembles an H, two mountainous regions joined by a thin strip of land known as the Strait.

Its capital Astipalea, popularly called Chora, sits on a hill which is like an amphitheater over the bay. The ample set of luminous white cubes contrasts with an area of ​​arid beauty. The cherry on top is the rounded upper castle with origins in the thirteenth century, a legacy of Venetian domination.

Dotted with numerous whitewashed churches, those built in the 18th century stand out.Agios Georgios is in the castle itself and Panagia Portaitisa is in the nearby monastery. A string of eight old windmills are part of the skyline. The small Archaeological Museum deserves a visit to see its remarkable pieces from the Neolithic period.

The fishing villages catch you with their character: Analipsis, Vaci, Livadi etc. Near the latter, a wonderful valley full of fruit trees and Livadi flowers unfurls. Boutique hotels with a lot of charm dazzle you with white architecture on a blue background.