![]() I quickly learned that life moves slow on Astypalaia and things aren’t always convenient, but the authenticity and kindness of the island radiates. With almost exclusively Greek tourists (and a few others in-the-know), I didn’t think non-touristy Greek islands like this still existed and I imagine that this is what is felt like to travel to more popular islands many years ago. And after a week, I never wanted to leave. Hours after arriving I knew it was going to be one of my favourite places I have ever travelled. There wasn’t much information about Astypalaia online, and I had never heard of anyone going there. It was early August and I was determined to avoid the crowds of tourists flocking to the Greece. Is Astypalaia one of the last remaining hidden gems in Greece? I found Astypalaia by complete coincidence, clicking around on a map looking for Greek islands that I had never heard of. The beaches are turquoise and uncrowded, the landscapes are barren but so beautiful, and the food is the best I’ve ever had in the Greek islands. ![]() Despite lying in the Dodecanese islands, it more closely resembles the popular white-washed facades of the Cyclades. ![]() Astypalaia (also known as Astypalea) is the Greek you probably have never heard of but have always dreaming of visiting. ![]()
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