Best photos of Astypalaia Island, from the beaches to the Chora (Old Town)
I had such a gorgeous time photographing Astypalaia, such a photogenic island.
The best tip I can give is to rent either a scooter or a car and explore the island at your pace.
The local bus runs only 4-5 times a day and it connects only the major destinations.
You will miss out in some spectacular landscape photography opportunities, especially west of Livadia.
If you scroll down you will see my best photos of Astypalaia Island beside some techy information that you can easily bypass if not interested.
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The techy side of my pictures in Astypalaia
In this trip, I took my old Nikon D610 with a 24-105mm F/4 lens.
It’s a great camera that, still today, is able to produce amazing photos with a good dynamic range.
The only drawback I found was the heavyweight. It was a bit of a pain to transport it around (but now I am used to a light Sony A7 mirrorless).
I loved making photos of the Astypalaia Chora, absolutely a must when on the island.
Walk up to the castle for the best view. The gate closes just before sunset time.
I found other great spots west of Livadia, with the winding road working perfectly as a leading line to the Chora.
I absolutely missed my drone. If you have one, take it with you, however, pay attention to the wind, especially on the north coast, it can be really strong in the late afternoon.
Please note that “Chora”, “Old Town” and “Astypalaia Town” are interchangeable definitions of the same place.
Best Photos of Astypalaia Island
Landscape
Seascape
Chora – Old Town
Renting a scooter or a car instead of relying on a bus that only runs a handful of times a day is the tip I’ll actually use, especially for those landscape spots west of Livadia where the winding road lines up toward the Chora. Walking up to the castle for the view, and getting there before the gate closes at sunset, is the other practical note I’m glad you included; I also liked that you still got a lot out of the older Nikon D610 and the 24-105mm, even if it was heavy compared with a mirrorless body. After I looked through the seascape set I took a short break with football career simulator Cop
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definitely, I absolutely missed my drone. If you have one, take it with you, however, pay attention to the wind, especially block blast on the north coast, it can be really strong in the late afternoon. Just my opinion
Love the stunning shots of Astypalaia! They capture the island’s charm brilliantly. Have you considered linking in some local fishing spots? I’ve found tiny fishing can reveal hidden gems, too.