At the top of the list of the six “secret” islands of Greece that fit the French travelers is located Astypalaia According to the French travel website nosvoyagesheureux.fr.
Focusing on the quality journey, the journalistic team of the specialized travel website proposes, after researching the six Greek islands that remain intact from mass tourism with the “Aegean Butterfly” taking first place and followed by Ithaca, Ikaria, Ikaria, Ikaria, Kastelloros.
The nosvoyagesheureux.fr He documents his choice by stating that Astypalaia is “a well -preserved Greece between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese! At the boundaries of the two beautiful Aegean island groups there is a valuable jewelry that remains genuine as well as untouched by standardization. It is the island that combines the charm of the whitewashed houses with the Venetian influence of its medieval castle.
The main village, Chora, is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets that lead to an imposing fortress that has dominated the island for centuries. Local gastronomy, which is pervasive and identical to tradition, has the “protagonists” of aromatic honey, unique cheeses but and grilled fish in taverns under the starry sky. The crystal clear waters drag the visitor to their rostrum and the hiking to the top of the castle for stunning views of the Aegean Sea is an integral component of the travel experience. “
Equally praising is a tribute to another French medium. The French version of Cosmopolitan believes that Astypalaia does not look like any other island. The beautiful beaches, the turquoise shades of the sea, the picturesque alleys and the centuries -old history of the place are the ideal environment to achieve the innovative Astypalaia converting venture into the first “smart” and viable Mediterranean island.
Warm is the response of the Media abroad from Europe and farthest markets in the new narrative of the Municipality of Astypalaia that “marries” authenticity, nature, tradition and history with the technologies of the future for a modern sustainable model of tourism.
“The aim is to grow on healthy terms that will shield and protect the natural environment and the Astypalaia cultural reserve, they will upgrade The standard of living of the residents and will promote true viable tourist experiences. The further development of the innovative program “Astypalea – Smart and Sustainable Island” remains priority that will make the island an international “Green” Mobility Standard and circular economy.
In addition, the Municipality of Astypalaia is launching a series of projects to expand and improve the road network, the emergence of alternative tourism trails and actions, as well as the creation of a new Multi-Museum Multipurpose Museum on the outskirts of the Castle that will house The findings of the only ancient infant cemetery. The restoration of the exterior masonry castle, a project that contributes to the preservation of the island’s historical heritage, has also been completed, while within the castle we inaugurated our Folklore Museum and the Astypalian House, “said Astypalaia Vice Mayor Costas.