The whole island is buzzing with excitement as preparations begin for what promises to be the world’s most spectacular parkour event, taking place in Astypalaia from June 9 to 12. While many locals may not be entirely familiar with what…
Every summer, thousands of visitors make their way to Vatses Beach in the southwest of Astypalaia to enjoy its deep blue waters, wild beauty, and perhaps a few beers at the beach bar as the sun sets. Very few, however,…
Summer 2022 is approaching, and Astypalaia continues to feature in international media and travel recommendations for summer getaways in Greece. In an article about lesser-known and less touristy holiday destinations, The Guardian highlights the “culture” and “progressiveness” of the island.…
Back in 1989, the residents of Astypalea were spreading the word that some foreign producers would be coming to the island to shoot a film. It was certainly the news of the year, but what caused even more excitement was…
Astypalea is the focus of a new conference. At the 4th Electromobility Conference organized by the Hellenic Association for Energy Economics, it was emphasized that Astypalea’s transformation into a green island—through the implementation of pioneering solutions in electromobility and the…