Vathi

Astypalaia

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Vathi

The shape of the shoreline near the village of Vathi makes its waters appear a stunning crystal-blue color. In and around the village, see the whimsical rock formations of the Drakos Cave, the remains of an ancient Minoan settlement at their entrance, and the lost lake of Chameni Limni.

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