All Beaches of Astylapaia Island Dodecanese Greece

Maltezana Beach Astypalea

The Maltezana Beach (also called Analipsi) is one of the most crowded resorts in the island of Astypalea, the westernmost in the Dodecanese island group in the southeastern Aegean Sea.
The beach owes its name to the Maltese pirates, who had made their outpost on the sheltered bays of the island. There is also a memorial of a French admiral, who, when attacked by the pirates, killed himself by setting fire to the powder store of his warship. He preferred to die rather than risk capture by pirates.
The pebbled beach of Maltezana has a rocky coastline and further down the beach there are numerous bays, some of which are totally secluded, and each, a little private paradise by itself. There are boats that can take you from Matezana Beach to the other bays and islets of the island, such as Agia Kiriaki, Chondro and Ligno.


The picturesque village (also called Maltezana) that hugs the bay is peppered with quaint chapels and whitewashed cubical houses with colorful balconies standing over winding streets and alleyways. The flower filled-forecourts, vineyards and orchard stretch right down to the edge of the bay with its long jetty where fishing caiques moor, adding rich colors to the coastal landscape. Close to the beach one can visit the well-preserved Tallaras Baths (Hellenistic baths) with their blue and terracotta mosaics depicting the zodiacs and the seasons of the year.

Vathi Beach Astypalea


The beach of Vathi is among the most isolated ones on Astypalea.
The bay, which is virtually closed except for a small opening about 50 meters across, bears a strong resemblance to a lagoon.
The beach is pebbled and has shallow water. Close to it, there are some rooms to let and a few taverns serving fresh fish.
Regular boat trips are available from Vathi to nearby sights, such as the Cave of the Dragon with an impressive formation of stalactites and stalagmites, carefully sculpted by nature over hundreds of years.

Agios Andreas Beach Astypalea


The beach of Agios Andreas lies 7 km to the northwest of Astypalea. It is found right on the strait that connects the two parts of Astypalea and can be reached by a dirt road.
The bay of Andreas serves as the back-up port of Astypalea and a small fishing village of the same name lies alongside the bay. Relatively less crowded as compared to the main port of Pera Yialos, the beach of Agios Andreas is a sandy coast that has managed to escape the ravages of package tourism.
There is very little vegetation around it, as a rocky coastline and arid landscapes surround the beach.

Agios Konstantinos Beach Astypalea


The beach of Agios Konstantinos is located on the southern side of Astypalea. The beach is actually a lovely, long and sandy cove with sparkling blue waters. The landscape around the beach is mountainous and rocky with a few scattered orchards that lend a wild and rugged beauty to the area.
Protected from mass tourism, the beach has just the basic amenities, including some sun beds and umbrellas. There is a tavern offering tasty sea food, but it is open only in summer.A little ahead Agios Konstantinos, there lies the tranquil and quite deserted beach of Tzanaki, popular among naturists, although it has not yet been declared an officially nudist beach.

Livadia Beach Astypalea


Livadia is a coastal settlement and has a long, sandy beach alongside a beautiful landscape that stretches across a fertile valley. The beach is one of the few organized beaches on Astypalea. It has many secluded coves, crystal water and is offers a variety of water sports.
Water bikes, surf boards, canoes, paddle boats and ski equipment can be hired at the beach. The long stretch of virgin beaches set amidst rich natural surroundings makes it a wonderful spot for some good walking or hiking.

Marmari Beach Astypale


Marmari Beach is located on the eastern part of Astypalea, 5 km to the north of the capital. It actually is three separate beaches called in a unite name. These are beaches for all tastes, as you can find both sandy and pebbled seashores. The common feature is that they are all surrounded by rugged landscape.
There are no amenities close to these beaches, just a few sun beds here and there

Pera Gialos Beach Astypalea


Pera Gialos Beach is located in Astypalea, one of the 12 islands of the Dodecanese group in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Although, close to the harbor, the waters are sparklingly clean and is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Cafes and taverns serving a rich variety of fresh sea food are close to the beach as also are other public utilities like bank and ATM. Tourist boats from the port take you to some of the most beautiful beaches of the island including Kaminakia and Vatses
An Archeology Museum that offers a glimpse into the history of the island is located near Pera Yialos and its collection includes classical burial steles, 6th Century Byzantine artifacts, the Querini coat of arms (left by the Querini family, rulers of the island who arrived from Venice) and Mycenaean tholi (a beehive-shaped tomb made of stone.

Plakes Beach Astypalea


Plakes beach is close to Astypalea village. It is actually more of a complex of rocks, than a beach.
Plakes offers a wild beauty to its visitors and is a perfect getaway for those who want to experience solitude in the midst of outstanding natural beauty. Going there through the rocks is pretty difficult but worth the effort.

Psili Ammos Beach Astypalea


Psili Ammos is a beautiful beach on the northern side of Astypalea. It is accessible by boat from Pera Gialos since the road that leads there is rather unsafe, even by motorbike.
The beach is quite secluded and is surrounded by a rocky, arid landscape. Some parts of the beach are sandy and some others are very rocky, totally unsuitable for swimming. Mass tourism hasn’t yet arrived here and you will certainly not find the modern amenities that are so common in other beaches.

Vatses Beach Astypalea


Vatses Beach is located on the southern coast of Astypalea. The beach can be reached by a boat that sets off from the tiny port of Pera Gialos.
The small remote beach of Vatses is speckled with tiny pebbles mixed with sand and is one of the most beautiful on the island, with its rocky coastline and rugged landscape much like the Cycladic beaches. The Negro's Grotto near the Vatses Beach with its spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites is worth exploring.
According to popular belief the cave was used as a secret hideout by pirates who roamed the Aegean Sea in the Byzantine ages. Ancient coins that are displayed at the archaeological museum in Chora (capital of Astypalea) were discovered within the limits of these caves. The caves can be reached by taking a boat from Chora or Livadia