6Astypalaia – The Butterfly-Shaped Wonder
Shaped like a butterfly with wings stretching into the Aegean, Astypalaia belongs to the Dodecanese but feels unmistakably Cycladic. The island’s whitewashed Chora, crowned by a Venetian castle, is one of the most photogenic in Greece.
Visitors can wander quiet alleys, visit ancient ruins like the infant cemetery of Kylindra, or relax on Livadi Beach surrounded by tamarisk trees. The evenings are tranquil — just the sound of waves, the scent of jasmine, and the slow rhythm of Greek summer. Astypalaia is a place for dreamers who crave authenticity.
