THE OTHER ISLANDS
ASTYPALEA
Astypalea (or Astypalaia) is often referred to as "the butterfly island" due to its particular shape.
Seen from above it really has the shape of a butterfly and in Stenó, which means "narrow", the distance between the two coasts is only 100m!
The island is halfway between the Cyclades and Dodecanese archipelagos.
It has a strong character and is not very frequented by tourism; the asphalt road ends in Livadi and if you want to reach some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, you will have to continue on the dirt road.