Whether you are a guest of Pylaia Boutique hotel & Spa or simply visiting Astypalaia, you may celebrate any occasion in the hotel’s extraordinary restaurant area. Cucina Restaurant & Bar offers an inviting setting for the tailor-made organization of any social event.  

Easeful, exclusive and decorated with high-end furniture, this elegant area is the perfect spot to accommodate any social gathering; a special dinner, a cocktail party, an important achievement, a wedding, a christening and other noteworthy occasions, while enjoying panoramic aegean views. The attentive yet discreet service adds value to the already inviting atmosphere and brings out a feeling of homeliness and contentment. Following through with professionalism and reliability, our flexible culinary team may provide a personalized gastronomical experience, putting in place a trustworthy event organization.

Start your inquiry by contacting us directly for more information.

 

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Ferry connection

Astypalaia is connected by ferry to Piraeus, the Cyclades and other Dodecanese Islands through its port, which is located in Agios Andreas. The journey from the port to Chora and the hotel takes about 15-20 minutes by car. The island is located 117 nautical miles from Piraeus and 23 nautical miles from Kos.

Other smaller islands are connected to Astypalaia  by local routes through the port of Pera Gialos (in Chora). For more information, you may call +30 22430 61224.

To check out the ferry routes, visit: www.openseas.gr or https://www.bluestarferries.com. 

 

Airport connection

There is an airport located in the area Analipsi, in the middle of the island, also called Steno. There is a fairly good connection with the airports of Athens, Rhodes, Kos, and Leros during summer. To find out more, visit the following website www.skyexpress.gr or call the following number 8011128288. Alternatively, you may call directly at the airport of Astypalaia, at +30 22430 61410. 

Please note that access to the island is not as easy during the winter months because itineraries are reduced due to low demand. For any information about your trip to the island, do not hesitate to contact us directly at iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +30 6980077875.

 

Private transfers

In case you wish to reach us privately by helicopter, yacht or boat, we may undertake the organization of your transfer from Athens, Kos, Rhodes or other nearby areas. For more information, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or +30 6980077875.

We are committed to providing contemporary facilities and thoughtful amenities, in order to satisfy the needs of every modern traveler. Our vision is to inspire you, while offering a welcoming and caring environment.

What we provide: 

Transportation services

• Free transfer from and to the airport (valid for bookings made directly with us)
• Free transfer from and to the port (valid for bookings made directly with us)
• Free parking

Guest services

• Reception
• Room service until 23:00
• Free luggage storage
• 24/7 doctor on call
• Laundry service (extra charge)

Internet access

• Free Wi-Fi in all public areas

Family services

• Swimming pool (fresh water)
• Children's swimming pool
• Babysitting (upon request)

Fitness & Wellness

• Spa facilities
• Gym room
• Nail salon
• Hamam (steam room) & Jacuzzi

Shop

• Eva Boutique with clothing, home art, accessories and inspiring gifts

Dining services

• Genuine Astypalaia’s breakfast 
• Cucina Restaurant & Bar
• Vegetarian & children dishes (upon request)
• Pool Bar at the pool area
• Visitable wine cellar

Business services

• Organization of social events in the restaurant area (upon request)

Do not hesitate to contact us directly in case you wish for a service not mentioned above. 

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Located at the westernmost tip of the Dodecanese, the Aegean butterfly literally stands between the Dodecanese and the Cyclades. Astypalea, Astropalia as it is otherwise called, has a pureness like which you can hardly find. Almost isolated from anything "touristic", the island features crystal clear beaches, islandic white-n-blue alleys, a combination of Cycladic and Dodecanese architecture, taverns by the sea and of course, a wealthy and fruitful land. With this irresistible combination of characteristics, Astypalea can not but enchant you.

Traditional and at the same time modern, Astypalea constantly offers picture perfect sceneries. There are eight traditional windmills with redish roofs, which are considered iconic landmarks and what is mostly impressive is that some of them operate by the Municipality, either as a library or as an information center. The imposing Venetian castle that dominates in Chora is also remarkable, since it is located at its highest point. To reach it, you walk around charming alleys and among local houses, traditional cafes and delightful shops. The whole route is a true pleasure: impressive bougainvilleas embrace the long-established mansions, hanging laundry fluttering in the streets, all-white bell towers with the Aegean blue as their only background. Images that take you back to another Greek reality, purer and untouched. That of people who live simply, with modesty and humility.

Natural environment and settlements

Steno, as it is also called, is a strip of land in the center of Astypalea that separates the eastern part, or else Mesa Nisi, from the western part or else Exo Nisi. The whole eastern part of Astypalea and the surrounding islets from protected habitats of Natura 2000, while the whole island has been recognized by the scientific community as an ecologically important area, as it hosts many rare species of flora and fauna. Apart from Chora, which is considered as the capital, there is another village called Analipsi, or Maltezana for locals, situated ten kilometers from Chora. Here is where the island’s airport is. Livadi is a seaside settlement next to Chora that comes to life during summer while Vathi is located in the northeast of the island, offering an impressive natural scenery. 

Sightseeing

The very well preserved windmills and the impressive Castle of Astypalea or Castle of Querini, with the impressive church of Panagia Portaitissa are considered the most iconic landmarks of the island. Impressive and worth visiting, the three caves of the island, rich in stalactites and stalagmites are the cave of Negros located in Vatses, the cave of Drakos in Vathi, or dragon cave, and the cave of Panagia Poulariani, found in Analipsi. In Chora, there are visitable ruins of a cemetery for infants and toddlers, which is characterized worldwide-unique, and the Archaeological Museum with several exceptional exhibits. In the square of Chora, visit the Narkissios Municipal Library, which includes plenty of books and rare publications.

Beaches

The shores of Astypalea are basically rocky, with countless coves and crystal clear waters. In the southeast there are several small islands, between which are Kounoupi and Koutsomytis, where you will undoubtedly find the most beautiful beaches in the area. The turquoise waters will enchant you! You may visit them with daily ferry boats departing from the picturesque port of Pera Gialos. From Tzanaki you will enjoy the best view of Chora and the Castle, while in Agios Konstantinos you can also relax under the shade offered by the perfectly lined tamarisk trees gazing at the Castle. In Steno you will appreciate the ease of access and in Mple Limanaki and Plakes, the ease of isolation. Vatses and Kaminakia are found at a longer distance and in order to reach them you need to drive off-road. However it will be worth your while as the road will lead you to impressive rocky landscapes, ones like you have never seen before. Psili Ammos is the right place for those who appreciate golden sand and shallow, emerald-blue waters.

We are glad to announce that Pylaia Boutique Hotel & Spa was shortlisted by Luxury Travel Guide for consideration for the 2016 Luxury Travel Awards. That means that more than 500,000 subscribers and thousands of readers around the world can now vote for Pylaia Boutique Hotel & Spa. Wish us luck!

The Luxury Travel Guide Awards is an international awards programme in recognition of all accommodation options from large hotels & resorts to small luxury properties. The awards are sponsored by United Airlines. United Airlines serve 362 destinations across 58 countries with 4,734 daily departures. The Luxury Travel Guide Awards will be available at each of the 54 United Club Member Lounges around the world. To learn more about the magazines please visit www.luxurytravel-guide.com.

In the holiday guide to the Greek islands, and specifically the Dodecanese, by Guardian's Andrew Bostock, Pylaia Boutique Hotel & Spa is recommended as the place to stay. Mr. Bostock states: "The charming village of Hora, with its whitewash buildings and windmills, is a slice of the nearby Cycladic islands. The Pylaia, just outside the village on a rocky outcrop, continues the theme with the kind of trendy, boutique chic you’d expect to find in Mykonos. The difference here is that the Astyplaea is relatively undiscovered and comes without the crowds.".

We are honored by this mention which encourages us to futher improve our services and facilities. You can read the full article here.

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