Description by location in Dodecanese Islands Astipalea Halki Kalymnos Karpathos Kassos Kos Leros Nissiros Patmos Rhodes Simi Tilos 4 your Holidays Tour Greece Car Rental Special Offers Cruises Contact us Destinations Europe America Africa Asia ALL SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS ARE HERE Here you can make your best selections. We suggest and you choose. We wish you'll make the best choice and have the most unforgettable holidays. You are in: Home Greece Dodecanese The Islands Astipalea Astipalea The island of Astipalea is situated west of Nysiros and east of Anaphi. It has an area of 97 square kms and a coastline of 110 kms with predominantly rocky ground. It is however extremely rich in coastal formations with many natural harbours, bays and numerous islets. The island itself comprises two rock masses, not particularly tall or steep, which are joined by an approximately 110 metre wide isthmus. The few mentions by writers and most of the more descriptive inscriptions prove that Astipalea was known and even famous from ancient historical times. Ancient inhabitants of the island were the "Kares" who named it "Pyrra"- Fire after its reddish coloured soil. For centuries the island belonged to the great naval empire of the Minoans. |Home| Select Country --- EUROPE --- Austria Cyprus Czech Republic France Germany Greece Italy Malta Monaco Netherlands Slovak Republic Spain Turkey U.K --- AMERIKA --- Argentina Brazil Mexico Uruguay U.S.A --- AFRICA --- Egypt --- ASIA --- U.A.Emirates   View all Hotels in Dodecanese Islands Astipalea Astipalea Island Map info@4holidays.gr 4holidays.gr   :::   All Rights Reserved © 2002 - 2008