A UNIQUELY-shaped island not far from the UK has been hailed as a great place for a relaxing, tranquil holiday for anyone looking to get away for a few days. One of the main things people dislike about holidays is having to share amazing beaches with hordes of other tourists. However, on the island of Astypalaia in Greece , that's far from a problem, with the quiet sandy beaches and clear blue seas often completely ignored by holidaymakers, even during the summer .
Nicknamed the "butterfly of the Aegean" because of its unique shape that looks vaguely like its insect namesake from above, it's also a little harder to get to than other Greek islands , which puts off more people than it should. As a result, it has a much slower pace than travellers' favourites like Santorini and Mykonos, that are much more easily accessed. That's not to say its towns don't have a bit of life and culture in them, with restaurants and bars providing places to sample more of life on the island.
Greeka explained: "Life on Astypalaia is rather quiet. Do not expect lots of wild clubs there that play loud music all night long. "There is certainly some nightlife in Chora, but you will mostly find seaside coffee shops and traditional taverns.
"The beaches are mostly short and sandy. Some of them are difficult to get to but almost all give you the peace you may need. After all, the whole island gives this vibe of peace and tranquillity.
" Aesthetically, the island looks very similar to how people might imag.