What to see in Karpathos island? The best sights and attractions of Karpathos.
The Archeological Museum of Karpathos (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Καρπάθου) is a small, but important museum in Pigadia, with an interesting collection of ancient artifacts. Where to find the Archeological Museum in Pigadia? The Archeological Museum of Karpathos has very easy access in Pigadia, because it is located near the small port, ...
Agia Kyriaki is a small, but interesting sight near Pigadia, which was built over rocky hills in Karpathos island. The church is also known as Agia Kiriaki on the maps and Αγία Κυριακή in Greek, and despite the nearness of Pigadia usually it has just a few visitors. Where to ...
On the southwestern side of Karpathos island there was built is a small church of Ag. Theodoros, or Άγιος Θεόδωρος in Greek. The church of Agios Theodoros is best known in Karpathos for Agios Theodoros beach (Paralia Agios Theodoros, Παραλία Άγιος Θεόδωρος) and its interesting surroundings, which are totally different ...
The small church of Finiki, known as Agios Nikolaos (Εκκλησία Άγιος Νικόλαος in Greek) is a small, but picturesque building on a hill. If you visit Finiki village (Φοινίκι) in Karpathos island, you will meet at first sight with the typical church of village, because it was built in a ...
The Town Hall, or known as Eparchio Karpathou (Επαρχείο Καρπάθου) is one of the most important building in Pigadia, Karpathos island. When you discover Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos, you will surely meet with a big, characteristic building on the seaside, between the main port and the small marina. About ...
The ruins of Agia Fotini are interesting set of stones and ancient walls, located in the suburbs of Pigadia, in the east side of Karpathos island. Chapel Of Agia Fotini (Αγία Φωτεινή in Greek) is one of the few ancient sights of Karpathos, which remained from the past. Archeologists said ...
Agios Ioannis church (Εκκλησία Αγίου Ιωάννη) is a small, but picturesque church in Karpathos, located between Amoopi (Lakki) village and the airport, directly next to the main road. The main road is slightly wider where Agios Ioannis church is located and there can be find some place for parking, which ...
One of the most beautiful churches of Karpathos island is located in Olymbos, on the top of the famous traditional village. This church is a gem in Olymbos and one of the best sights of the village. About the most beautiful church of Olymbos, Karpathos The church is known as ...
The church of Kyra Panagia (Παρεκκλήσι Κυράς Παναγίας) is a charming church built on a cliff, which offers amazing views to the beach of the surroundings. The views are so stunning, and several visitors say that this is one of the best sights in Karpathos island. About Kyra Panagia’s church ...
One of the best sights near Pigadia, Karpathos island is the famous War Memorial of Menetes, or as the locals know, October 5 Monument (Μνημείο 5ης Οκτωβρίου). The monument near Menetes village shows a statue of a Greek soldier, which symbolizes the liberty of Karpathos. This is one of the ...
You can watch amazing sunsets in Karpathos, but it’s worth to know where to find the best places for admiring the most beautiful sunsets in the island. The magical sunsets in Karpathos island Where are the best sunsets in Karpathos island? The answer for the best sunsets in Karpathos island ...
The old windmills of the traditional Olymbos village are iconic features of Karpathos island, which are reminiscent of the past. The silhouette of Greek windmills are beloved by many travellers, so let’s see, what you should know about the windmills which can be seen in Olymbos (Όλυμπος). Olymbos village (Όλυμπος, ...
The most famous church of Menetes, Kimissis tis Theotokou (Παναγία Κοιμησεως Θεοτόκου) was built on a steep cliff, in the eastern side of the village. Guide to Kimissis tis Theotokou church When you visit Menetes from the direction of Pigadia (Karpathos town), you will see some houses, which were built ...
Among the sights of Pigadia (Karpathos town) there a small monument, called Captain Konstantinos Iliakis Monument (Μνημείο Σμηναγού Κώστα Ηλιάκη). This monument is a memorial for Kostantinos Iliakis, an air force captain, who was tragically killed in action on 23rd May in 2006, near to Karpathos island. The story of ...
Saria island a small, but interesting island in the north, which was a part of Karpathos island a few million years ago. Saria can be reached only by boat, because a small but deep gulf separates the island from Karpathos. If you would like to visit to Saria, you can ...
The cave of Poseidon is also a natural and a historical sight in Karpathos island, situated near Pigadia. The cave is also known as ‘Poseidon’s temple, because in the ancient eras it was dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. Where to find Poseidon’s cave in Karpathos island Poseidon’s ...
In Karpathos island and in Greece religion plays an important role in everyday life since thousands of years. Most of the Greek people are members of the Greek Orthodox Church, which has about ten million members in the country. Visitors of Karpathos will meet a lot of tiny chapels and ...
Pyles village has a small outdoor museum, which presents the agriculture of the past centuries in Karpathos island. The Agricultural Museum of Pyles sometimes hosts some events too for children. About the Agricultural Museum of Pyles You can find the Agricultural Museum (Αγροτικό Μουσείο Πυλών) on the southeastern side of ...
The port of Karpathos or known as Pigadia port (Λιμάνι Καρπάθου) is the largest port of the island, which is used by ferries, excursion boats and fishing boats. The port is situated on the northeast part of Pigadia, where the large rocky hill can be seen. For its access you ...
The port of Finiki village (Φοινίκι) is a small, but important place on the west coast of Karpathos, because this side of the island has just two ports. The port is located in the center of Finiki village, and can’t be missed, because the road which leads to the village ...
The port of Kato Lefkos is a picturesque, but very tiny place for boats in Karpathos, located in the central bay of the fishing village. It’s just a pier, but if you like charming views, it’s worth a short walk to Lefkos port when you spend your time at this ...
Paleokastro (Παλαιόκαστρο) near Arkasa village is an important archeological site of Karpathos island, because it was the place where the ancient city, Arkesia flourished, and the Acropolis of Arkesia can be found today. Where to find Paleokastro in Karpathos The hill of Paleokastro is located on the west coast of ...
The small islet near Lefkos is called Sokastro, and it mostly known by its Byzantian ruins. Sokastro is located on the western side of Karpathos, just about 1 kilometer away from Kato Lefkos village. This small island was probably a small peninsula of the main island once, which was separated ...
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