Pachia Ammos

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Pachia Ammos

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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addressPachia Ammos, Astypalaia

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