Plakes

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Plakes

Not technically a real beach, Plakes is really more of a rock formation hanging over the sea. People spring into the water directly from the rocks, which turns swimming into an exhilarating adventure. The rocks are located 8 kilometers east of Chora.

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addressPlakes, Astypalaia

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The sandy beach of Agios Konstantinos lies in a pristine cove 7 kilometers to the south of Chora. There are some amenities, such as sunbeds and umbrellas, but the beach remains largely untouched, and the single taverna operates during the summer only.

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Livadia Beach

Two km southwest of Chora lies the small village of Livadia, set directly by the seaside. The beach here is rather well-maintained, and various tourist facilities are available in abundance. There are several secluded coves as well as one long stretch of beach, where water sports are often played.

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Pera Gialos (walking distance from Chora) boasts a relatively well-developed tourist infrastructure and a charming beach, ideal for a refreshing swim and snorkeling. There are plenty of cafes and tavernas in the vicinity. Boat tours run from here to nearby sites and other beaches.

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One of the settlements most favored by tourists, Maltezana boasts a lengthy shoreline that is made up of several secluded coves and one stretch of pebbly sand beach. Some of the must-see attractions include the Hellenic Baths, ruins of an early-Christian basilica, and the ancient Analipsi church.

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This pebbled, virgin beach is located at a substantial distance from Chora, and is the perfect spot for those seeking privacy away from tourist crowds. There are next to no facilities; however, reaching the beach was recently made easy via a freshly asphalted road that runs through the island.

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Kaminakia Beach

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