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detour to the pretty, tree-shaded Agios Konstantinos Beach on the south side of Livadi
Bay.
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East of Skala
Marmari , 2km northeast of Skala, has three bays with pebble and sand beaches and is
home to Camping Astypalea ( 22430 61900; camp sites per adult/tent €8/2; Jun-Sep) .
This tamarisk tree-shaded and bamboo-protected campground is right next to the beach
(which unfortunately is right next to the road) and has 24-hour hot water, a kitchen, cafe
and minimarket. Steno Beach , 2km further along, is one of the better but least frequen-
ted beaches on the island. It's sandy, conveniently shallow for the kids, shady and well
protected. The island is just 2km wide here.
Analipsi (also known as Maltezana) is 7km up the road in a fertile valley on the isth-
mus. A former Maltese pirates' lair, it's a scattered, pleasantly laid-back settlement. On
its outskirts are remains of the Tallaras Roman baths with mosaics. Analipsi Beach is
southeast of town and is a long beach, with sand, pebbles, shade and clean, shallow wa-
ter.
For accommodation in Analipsi, head to Villa Barbara ( 22430 61448; s/d €40-45;
) . Instantly appealing with its flowering gardens and sugar-white facade, Barbara's rooms
are fresh with separate kitchenettes, tiled floors, TVs and balconies aimed towards the
beach (100m away). Hotel Maltezana Beach ( 22430 61558; www.maltezanabeach.gr ; s/d
incl breakfast €100/130; ) next door is plush with manicured gardens huddled
around a fine pool and restaurant. Rooms are fresh and spacious with fridge and balcony.
On the seafront the Analipsi Taverna serves up traditional fare (it's near the jetty).
Continuing east, remote Mesa Vathy hamlet is an indolent yacht harbour in a sheltered
bay and home to only half a dozen families. The swimming isn't good, but you can fish
for your lunch or dine at the laid-back Galini Cafe (
22430 61201; mains €3-5;
Jun-
Oct) , which offers meat and fish grills and oven-baked specials.
KALYMNOS ΚΑΛΥΜΝΟΣ
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Vibrantly Greek, this rugged place of vertical cliffs (drawing hardy climbers from all
over the world) and turquoise bays is soaked in the sea; indeed from the mermaid on the
point and statue of Poseidon in the harbour, to its rich history of sponge diving,
Kalymnos is tied to the deep. There are a lot of damaged old lungs in town but the is-
 
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