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 ...
Aperi (Απέρι) is a traditional mountain village in Karpathos Island, Greece, which was the capital of the island many years ago. This small village is best known today for its picturesque location, the amazing panoramic views and the colourful houses. Where to find Aperi in Karpathos Island The access of ...
Agios Nikolaos is a tiny fishing village in Karpathos Island, which is located in the shade of the northeast mountains. Ag. Nikolaos (Άγ. Νικόλαος in Greek) is known also as the port of Spoa (Σπόα), a larger village a few kilometers away above the hills. Where to find Agios Nikolaos ...
The small village of Karpathos Island is also known as Kipi Afiarti or Κήποι Αφιαρτη in Greek, and it is southernmost village in the island. Afiartis is recommended especially for windsurfers, because the beaches of the area are quite windy and offer the best surfing options. Where is Afiartis (Kipi ...
Arkasa is one of the largest villages in Karpathos Island, and it is known as Arcesine, or Αρκάσα in Greek. The town is located in the southwest, about 15 kilometers to Pigadia and 11 kilometers to the airport. Where is Arkasa in Karpathos Island and how to get there This ...
Lefkos is a picturesque fishing village of Karpathos Island with the best beaches of the area, located on the west coast. It is usually known as Kato Lefkos or Κάτω Λευκός in Greek, because this seaside resort was just a small port for decades. The village is one of the ...
Diafani is a charming, mid-size coastal settlement in Karpathos located in the northeast side of the island. The village is a popular destination for boat cruises which depart from Pigadia, because some excursions to Olymbos go through. In Karpathos Diafani can be find on maps as Diafanion or Διαφάνι in ...
Finiki is a quite small, but very lovely fishing village on the west coast, near Arkasa. In Karpathos Finiki village (Φοινίκι) is one of the small gems of the island, offering whitewashed houses and famous fish taverns. Where is Finiki village in Karpathos Island, and how to get there The ...
A gem of Karpathos, Kyra Panagia is one of the most beautiful villages of the island, a small, but beautiful seaside resort. The secret is its exceptional location, because the the apartments and hotels are surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery and one of the most picturesque beaches in Greece. Visitors ...
In Karpathos Menetes (Μενετες) is one of the important mountain villages, which is characterized by traditional houses, flowered balconies and narrow streets. The location the village is also beautiful, so it’s a great place on the island with some important sights of the area. Where is Menetes village in Karpathos ...
Mesochori (Μεσοχώρι) is a secluded, but very attractive village in Karpathos Island, Greece, which is well known for its whitewashed houses. Due to the western location the sunsets are magical here, but during sightseeing walks the picturesque alleys in Mesochori hold many surprises, including amazing lookout points and beautiful churches. ...
Othos is the highest-lying village in the mountains of Karpathos Island, and it is one of the most picturesque, traditional mountain settlements. Exploring the narrow alleys and walking next to the well maintaned houses show the beauty of this place, which has a few sights as well. Where is Othos ...
The small village of Pyles is located in the western mountains of Karpathos Island, and characterized by cobble stoned streets. The sunsets from the heights are beautiful, and also there can be find a few interesting attractions here. Where is Pyles in Karpathos Island The small settlement of Pyles is ...
Spoa (Σπόα) is an agricultural settlement of Karpathos Island, which is lying on the eastern hills. Due to its location this village isn’t belong to the touristic areas of Karpathos, but there are some mentionable infos, which are worth to know. Where is Spoa in Karpathos Island and how to ...
Stes is a small agricultural settlement in Karpathos, located in a small plateu in the heart of the island. Stes village (or on maps you can find as Στες in Greek language) is relatively unknown for most tourists, but for its few visitors it shows a green heart of Karpathos. ...
Volada village is a mountain village of Karpathos, which is well known from its stunning views of the sea and the bay of Pigadia. In the surrounding mountains there can be find many beautiful traditional villages, and Volada is one of these charming settlements. It looks like a typical Greek ...
There are many great hiking routes in Karpathos island, which lead to secluded beaches, to the top of the high mountains, or just several nice trails between the beautiful villages of the island. Don’t forget, Karpathos offer not just amazing beaches for visitors, but it is worth to explore the ...
Lefkos beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in Karpathos, which is family friendly and especially recommended for children. The colours of Lefkos beach (you can find as Παραλία Λευκός on maps) are amazing when the sun shines, and it offers an atmospheres of a shallow lagoon for its ...
Agia Irini is a large, but very secluded bay near Mesochori village, located on the west coastline of Karpathos island. Agia Irini (Paralia Agia Irini, or Παραλία Αγιά Ειρήνη in Greek) is special among Karpathos Island’s beaches, because it can be reached only by boat or sea kayak due to ...
On the west side of Kato Lefkos there is a beautiful coloured beach of Karpathos, situated just a few minutes walk from the village center and the parking lots. The west beach of Lefkos is located between Lefkos beach and the north beach of the village which is known as ...
Potali beach of Karpathos (which can be find on maps as Paralia Potali or Παραλία Ποταλι in Greek) is a calm bay on the west coast of the island, located just about one kilometer from Kato Lefkos. Where is Potali beach in Karpathos Island, near Kato Lefkos To access Potali ...
Kastelia beach is one of the most interesting beaches of Karpathos Island in Amoopi village, located on the east coast of the island,because is especially recommended for snorkel. The beach has two parts, a tiny and a larger one, which are separeted by just a small rocky peninsula from each ...
The beautiful Kastelia bay (or Maounas Beach on some maps) is a quiet, secluded beach in the southern side of Amoopi village. This beach is a hidden gem in Amoopi and also in Karpathos, which can be find a little further from the central areas. Where is Kastelia bay in ...
Afoti beach is located on the east coast of Karpathos island, and it is one of the beach sections in the long bay of Pigadia, and known also as Affoti beach on maps and Παραλία Άφφωτη in Greek language. Where is Afoti beach in Karpathos Island and how to get ...
Vrontis beach is located near Pigadia, capital of Karpathos, and it is the one of the longest beaches on the island. This beach is usually known as Pigadia beach also, but it’s slightly away from Pigadia, about few hundred meters north. Where is Vrontis beach located near Pigadia in Karpathos ...
Vasilis Paradise beach is one of the most interesting beaches in Karpathos Island, which can be accessed only by boat! This hidden gem is surrounded by steep cliffs and turquoise waters, with just a tiny place for dock, so being here is very unique experience. Where to find Vasilis Paradise ...
Michaliou Kipos beach is one of the nearest beaches to Karpathos Airport, located directly on the west side of the airport. This area offer some nice bays and beaches with emerald waters for the visitors, and Michaliou Kipos beach (Paralia Michaliou Kipos, or Παραλία Μιχαλιού in Greek) is one of ...
Finiki beach is a tiny bay in the center of the village, characterized by emerald waters and shallow seabed. Finiki (you can meet as Φοινίκι on maps) is small and picturesque fishing village in Karpathos, which is located on the western side of the island, just about a kilometer away ...
Agios Theodoros beach (or Παραλία Άγιος Θεόδωρος in Greek) is an interesting beach of Karpathos with orange coloured rocks and emerald sea colours, on the southwestern side of the island. Where to find Agios Theodoros beach in Karpathos Island and how to get there Agios Theodoros beach is one of ...
On the east coast of Karpathos Kato Lakkos beach is one of best hidden gems, which offers beautiful natural enviroment, and calm atmospheres far from the crowds. Kato Lakkos (Paralia Kato Lako or Κάτω Λάκκος in Greek) is not as popular as other famous beaches in Karpathos Island, but as ...
Damatria is one of the nice beaches in the south part of Karpathos island, which offer an interesting mixture of white pebbles and golden sand. Where is Damatria beach in Karpathos Island The beach is near to Kipi Afiarti (Afiartis), about 4 kilometers away from the airport of Karpathos island, ...
Ag. Nikolaos is a small fishing village near Spoa, which has some small beaches: the largest is known as Agios Nikolaos beach. These beaches are tranquil and usually less crowded, than other beaches of Karpathos Island, offering atmospheres of a charming small Greek fishing village. Where to find Agios Nikolaos ...
Adia beach is a large, and almost untouched bay on the western side of Karpathos, far away from most of the local villages. This coast is known as Iliontas beach or Paralia Iliontas as well, and it is located on the west coast of Karpathos island, about 25 kilometers away ...
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 ...
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. Where is the Agricultural Museum of Pyles located in Karpathos You can find the Agricultural Museum (Αγροτικό Μουσείο Πυλών) on ...
The agricultural village of Avlona in Karpathos is one of the most northern villages, located on the western slopes of a bare mountains. The nearest villages to Avlona are Diafani (7,5 km) and Olymbos (6 km), while Pigadia (Karpathos town) is about 48 kilometers away. At first sight Avlona (Αυλώνα) ...
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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