'''Karpathos''' is an island in the Dodecanese. It is situated between Rhodes and Crete islands.

Villages

  • '''Pigadia''' in the east coast.,
  • '''Aperi''' in the mainland, isolated village.
  • '''Arkasa''' on the western coast, lies on the site of an ancient city.
  • '''Olympos'''
  • '''Menetes'''
  • Other destinations

  • Saria
  • Kasos
  • Avlona
  • Understand

    Tourist information

    Talk

    Greek is the native language of the people of Karpathos. However, most people also speak passable English and many speak German or other European languages.

    Get in

    By boat

    Karpathos is accessable via ferry from Piraeus, Kasos, Crete, and Rhodes.

    By plane

    Karpathos airport connects the island with Athens, Rhodes and Crete and many other European cities.

    Get around

    By bus

    Public buses operate throughout the islands.

    By taxi

    There are taxis available until 2AM, then only one or two.

    By car

    You can rent a car or a motor scooter. Asphalt roads run across the west coast of the island. Roads in the interior turn out to be little more than dirt paths.

    By motorcycle

    Motorbikes and mopeds are popular alternatives to cars. Especially mopeds are frequently used by local youths and can go to many places that cars cannot go - for example the twisted narrow streets of karpathos city. An additional advantage is that they are cheap to rent - 10 to 15 Euros a day is the usual price.

    If you start a day-trip with a moped, make you sure you do so on a full tank, as gas stations are sometimes hard to find. An extra stop at a gas station can save a lot of nerves. When renting a moped, check if the profile of the tyres is ok and if the brakes work properly. If it is the last vehicle in store, be suspicious - it could be the one that needs a repair badly. Though helmets are not required on the streets, it might be a good idea to ask your rent-a-bike for one, especially if you intend to drive on streets with more traffic.

    See

  • The villages: Avlona, Menetes, Olymbos, Aperi and Pyles. The islands: Saria and Kasos.
  • 15 AUGUST 3 days celebration in Menetes.
  • Karpathian weddings.
  • Karpathian easter in Menetes village.
  • Do

  • Sunbathing
  • Swimming
  • Scuba diving
  • wind surfing
  • Beaches

    There is a good variety of beaches on Karpathos. The south-west side of the island has sandy beaches with calm waters. The wind mostly comes in from the east and also the sea tends to be somewhat rougher to the east.

  • '''Amopi''' 5 km from the town is the most popular and friendly place for all in karpathos island have 5 beaches where you can find everything from the party beach, the family beach, the quiet beach next to you. There are taveras, markets, bus every hour ? and taxi station. The prices for one umbrella and 2 chairs is 6 euro per day, the prices in tavernas are logical, all the beaches are free for all, and the beaches are Mikri (small) and Megal (large). Votsalakia beach in front of votsalakia beach hotel, Kastelia in front of Aegean village hotel, Maounas in front of Kastelia bay hotel.
  • '''Afiartis ''', 15 km from the town is a very good place for wind surfing.
  • '''Achata''' beach 15 km from town, further to the North, is a pebble beach ith deep waters.
  • '''Kyra Panaya''' beach 12 km from town, named after Madonna, is situated between rocks capes. To swim in its deep waters demands caution.
  • '''Apella''' 20 km from town.
  • '''Agios Mynas''' beach 20 km from town in the north of Karpathos, although isolated, has become more and more popular, however the prices of restaurants and chartering of deckchair and beach umbrellas have risen a lot.
  • '''Arkasa'''Well organized beach in Arkasa situated southwestern to Pigadia.
  • It is one of the best beaches of the island with sandy beach with nice white sand and shallow sea while it is very popular because of big wave. There are sun beds and umbrellas, showers, restaurants and it is reachable by car.
  • '''Lefkos''' it's on the east coast 25 km from the town.
  • <center>'''Photo album''' <gallery> Image:Kira panagia.jpg|Kyra Panaghia beach Image:Apella beach.jpg|Apella beach Image:Ahata.jpg|Achata beach </gallery> </center>

    Buy

  • '''Jewelry''' stores are common low tax in the island
  • '''Colorful sea shells''' are a popular souvenir item,
  • Many brand name products for sale in the tourist shops.in karpathos there is tax 6% only !!!!!!!
  • Many thinks from locals handmade boots,olive oil,sweets,honey etc
  • dorana studios hotel. iafani karpathos. 245023174ww. ww.dorana.gr. 5 ero. beach studios hotel in diafani karpathos

    Eat

    You can eat local food like makarounes and other plates in many tavernas and restaurants, but it is not all original recipes. fresh fish at sokaki ambrosia restaurant is a must try

    Drink

    The tap water is drinkable and restaurants will serve glasses of ice water upon request. Local drinks include Mythos (beer) and Ouzo.'''The prices for alcohol are low.'''

    Sleep

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  • The newly built Arkasa Bay hotel is a 4 star Hotel nested in the village of Arkasa, on the Southwest side of the island of Karpathos. In perfect harmony with the environment of Karpathos, located in close proximity to the stunning Saint Nicholas and Saint Sofia Beaches with the crystal clear waters. The slightly elevated building takes full advantage of the spectacular view of the of the deep blue of Karpathos Island and it's magical sunsets.</sleep>
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  • A nice hotel in Kyra Panagia beach in Karpathos </sleep>

    Stay safe

    Karpathos is a generally safe destination.

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