Maltezana Bay
You'll find Maltezana Bay on the eastern side of Astypalea, about 9km from the main town of Chora. This is the island's most popular beach destination, featuring crystal-clear waters and a proper seaside village with restaurants and shops. The bay serves as Astypalea's second-largest settlement and main resort area, offering easy access and well-developed facilities while maintaining the careful, understated charm that makes it a daily favorite for locals and repeat visitors.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Maltezana Bay · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest on Fridays
- Busiest around 18:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 71% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~15h
Plan a Passage
Popular
3 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 1st busiest of 3 nearby spots across the year