Gialos (= the old port )
Although the Astypalaean capital of ‘Chora’ has expanded and seems to be united with the picturesque Pera Yalos now-days, it still constitutes a separate settlement that stands out for its infrastructure in tourism. Pera Yalos was the main port of the island until the recent construction of the Aghios Andreas port while a modern marina has been constructed that is fully functional today and combined with the restaurants, the cafeterias and of course the sand and the crystal waters will more than satisfy. Pera Yalos is also the place from where the tour boats that will take you to the wonderful beaches of Livadia, Tzanaki, Moura, Pappou and ‘Aghios Konstantinos’ are launched.
