A very small, but friendly Mikro Amoopi beach is a very shallow, child friendly beach in Karpathos, which is also known as Little Amoopi beach on maps.
Mikro Amoopi (Little Amoopi beach) can be find on the north part of Amoopi village, on the north side of Mega Amoopi beach. Its access is quite easy in Amoopi village, because there are some a parking lots behind the beach. From the central parts of Amoopi, where Votsalakia and Mega Amoopi beaches are situated next to each other, a walk to Little Amoopi beach takes just about 5 minutes due to its location.
Little Amoopi beach guide with photos
As it looks clearly in the photos, Little Amoopi beach is one of the smallest bays in Amoopi village and also on the east coast of Karpathos island. It is known as one of best beaches for children in Karpathos, and very family friendly, where the seabed is shallow, covered by golden sand and the area is protected from the winds most of the time.
The beach is filled with parasols and sunbeds, and due to its tiny size there are just a few empty places: it can be crowded during some summer season weeks.
Behind Mikro Amoopi (Little Amoopi) beach there can be find Amoopi Nymfes apartments and restaurant, which is the nearest tavern, the other restaurants are slightly further away.
The small bay is surrounded by sandstone cliffs which make interesting scenery and dress the area in gold colours. These sandstone cliffs are getting very hot in the summer heat, especially in the afternoons, so if you decide that you climb these walls, always wear sandals.
Little Amoopi beach is connected with Mega Amoopi beach by a narrow footpath which leads by the sea, and makes a quick access to each other. The rocks on both sides of the beach offer some snorkeling options, where the children can learn how to snorkel.
Where to stay near the sandy beaches of Amoopi (Lakki) in Karpathos
Amoopi is a calm seaside resort in Karpathos island with great beaches and restaurants, offering unforgettable experiences for all members of the family. If you are looking for a quiet place in Karpathos, where the area has exceptional varied beaches or there are smaller children in the family, just take a look to the accommodations of Amoopi village.
For all of the apartments, villas and studios in Amoopi just click here and find your favourite, or take a look to the recommended accommodations below.
In the central area of Amoopi village, near to the sandy beaches there some hotels and apartments which are waiting for guests.
Mikro Amoopi beach (Little Amoopi) additional info
- Also known as: Little Amoopi beach
- Coordinates: 35.479742, 27.197578
- Location: about 7 kilometers from Pigadia
- Amoopi, Λακκί 857 00, Karpathos Greece
- Sea water color: blue, green
- Sand type: sand, coarse sand
- Depth: shallow
- Sea surface: calm
- Crowds: can be crowded
- Facilities: taverns, beach bars, parasols and sunbeds for rent, shower, parking lot
- Other Information: recommended for children
- Accessibility: by car or by local buses
- Wind conditions: usually protected from winds
