If you heard that people in this village preserve traditions, are dressed in traditional costumes and bake in a wood oven in an amazing landscape, wouldn't you like to see this place with your own eyes? Olympos is the most popular and traditional settlement of Karpathos. Amphitheatrically built on the foothills of Mount Profitis Ilias and at...
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The town of Karpathos is built at the port of the island and extents till the foothills of Mount Kali Limni, where the ancient city of Poseidio was located once. The walls of its citadel are preserved on top of the hill. Pigadia is a special town, partially picturesque due to the dissimilar architectural structure of its buildings and asphalt...
Spoa is located 38 km from the island's capital near Mesochori. Apart from Olympos, Spoa is also one of the quaintest settlements of the island with its four windmills complementing this beautiful landscape. In Spoa, you will be able to enjoy the view to the Karpathian Sea wherever you go. The locals, who are homely, friendly and hospitable,...
Diafani is a picturesque seaside settlement, near Olympos, which was named after the crystal clear waters surrounding it. In Diafani, which still holds its traditions but at the same time is trying to develop in the field of tourism, are located several fish taverns and cafes, while there are and some options for accommodation. The village,...
Arkasa is an ongoing summer resort of the island located in the middle of the route from the airport to Pigadia, a location that has played a significant role in its tourist development. This is a beautiful village built next to the sea on a fertile and green area of Southern Karpathos. Here you will find several options for accommodation and...
Ammoopi is a seaside tourist resort, one of the most developed resorts on the island, located 6km from the town. What is more, it is one of the most famous and popular beaches, since it is protected from the winds and the summer northern winds (meltemia). It is an organized beach of 6km in length, where the visitors can also do water sports....
Menetes is a small beautiful settlement, 8km from Karpathos, which is amphitheatrically built on the slope of Mount Profitis Ilias. This is a village of traditional architecture with white houses and narrow alleys, where cars will rarely disturb your tranquility. The landmark of the settlement is the church of Agia Panagia standing above...
It is built 8km to the northwest of the town hidden behind the tall mountainous bulges of Karpathos, so as not to be seen by pirates. Aperi, a traditional village with a few shops, coffee houses and taverns, used to be the capital of the island until 1892. Its picturesqueness, the rich vegetation and the flume, which halves the village, compose...
Volada is located 10km from the town and 2km from Aperi, a traditional dorp built in a fecund area on the slope of Lastos Plateau. There are several paths leading to the highest point of the island, the peak of Mount Kali Limni.
This small settlement is located 17km to the southwest of Karpathos and 3km from Othos, from where you can reach Pyles via a pleasant path surrounded by olive groves and gardens. While entering Pyles you will encounter an outdoor folklore museum, which depicts the rural life of the village. Tools of rural labors and household utensils as well...
Othos is the most mountainous village of Karpathos built at approximately 500m in altitude, just 12km from town. This is another settlement that preserves its traditional aspect and mode of life. A few guest houses and several taverns serving delicious dishes are also located here. You should definitely visit the typical rural residence, where...
About 30 km to the northwest of the capital lies this quaint village that looks like trying to climb up the mountain, while, on the other hand, it also seeks eye contact with the sea offering an amazing view towards it. Its narrow alleys, the white-washed steps and the traditional architecture of the houses compose an authentic insular image....
This small seaside village located in a green area has a mild tourist development due to its great sandy beach and its location in the middle of the island's coastline. The cafes, the fish taverns and rooms to let are almost all located on the road above the settlement's beach. Moreover, Sokastro Islet is located across Lefkos, where a...