The link between Astypalea and Iraklia is temporarily not served by any ship operator managed through NetFerry online booking service.
The port of Astypalea is located in Agios Andreas, about five kilometers from Chora, the main center of the island. The port has various accommodation nearby as many of the ferries arrive and depart at night. The port has connections to the ports of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands. To reach the center of the island you can use public transport, there is a frequent service that departs from the exit of the port. The port also has frequent connections to the airport, from which you can fly to Athens or to other islands in the archipelago such as Leros or Rhodes.... [More information]
Address: Agios Andreas, Astipalea, Grecia
Directions: Google Map @ Astypalea, port
The island of Iraklia is the largest but the most peaceful of the Lesser Cyclades and the local population is just over one hundred people. Sea, sky and nature are obviously its strong points and the island comes alive when the ferries arrive bringing the tourists. Time sees to stop on this land of rugged and barren mountains that is swept by the wind and kissed by the sun. There are wild coasts, olive trees, prickly pears and animals that graze freely on the island and whose products, along with tourism, are the only livelihood for the local population. History According to Greek mythol... [More information]