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 one of the most beautiful villages of Karpathos. The old manor houses preserve partially their former glory, but most of them are either uninhabited or used as lodges. Koraki, the ancient citadel of Karpathos, is located outside the village on the mountain's peak. Moreover, the beach of Kyra Panagia can be easily accessed from Aperi, one of the most beautiful beaches of Karpathos.