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History of Astypalea island
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Mythology would have it that Astypalea and Europa were the daughters of the king of the Phoenicians and Perimedes. From her marriage to Poseidon, Astypalea gave birth to the Argonaut Agcaeus and the King of Kos Eurypylus. The island was first inhabited during prehistoric times. Featured web site NISYROS.
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sights of Astypalea
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The dam that ensures adequate quantities of water for the island. Panormos Bay can be reached by crossing the mountainous massif of Mesa Nisi. The changes in landscape are enjoyable. Vatses Bay (6 km SW) and Kaminakia Bay (9 km SW) with their beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters are worth visiting. Agrelidi and Aghios Fokas Bays with the chapel with the same name on a rocky islet. Featured web site NISYROS.
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Astypalea nightlife bars cafes
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Apart from traditional forms of entertainment such as religious feasts which have been revived with great success over recent years, on the island one can find bars, clubs, summer and winter cinemas, restaurants serving local and international cuisine, cafes and traditional coffee houses. Featured web site NISYROS.
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Astypalea Map
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Places to visit on Astypalea
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Places to visit on Astypalea. Ancient monuments and sites of archaeological interest. The Tallaras Baths in Maltezana are Hellenistic baths with mosaics unique in Greece with blue and terracotta colours. They are in a good state of repair and the compositions are interesting with the subject being the seasons of the year and the symbols of the zodiac. The Monument to the French admiral Bignon, leader of the struggle against the pirates at the beginning of the 18th century, located near Schinonda.
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Astypalea beaches
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Villages of Astypalea
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A seaside village spread along a fertile valley on the inlet of the bay with the same name. Livadia is the islands flower garden. The gardens with mandarin trees, orange trees, vines, and houses bedecked in flowers are spread along the entire length of the stream which terminates at a beautiful beach. Featured web site NISYROS.
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traditional cuisine and food of Astypalea
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Traditional cuisine of Astypalea. Featured web site NISYROS.
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Astypalea Photos of Astypalea
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