About Karpathos Island - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
The island of Karpathos, in Greece, is one of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea and it belongs to the Dodecanese islands group. Karpathos is a Greek island with picturesque villages, exotic beaches, interesting sightseeing and delicious restaurants. The crystal blue colour and the golden sand of the beaches in Karpathos island amaze visitors. Kyra Panagia and Apella are the most beautiful beaches, while many other nice places can be found around the island. In fact, the southern coasts are developing as windsurfing spots. The center of Karpathos island is dotted with picturesque villages. Olympos is the most beautiful village, built amphitheatrically at a high altitude. In this village, every house is self-governing, with its own windmill and church. Women in Olympos are dressed in their traditional costumes every day, not only on special occasions. A popular trip is a boat excursion to the remote island of Saria. This island is totally uninhabited but has some interesting ruins and beautiful beaches. Many folklore museums can also be found in various villages, depicting the local traditions. Located geographically between the Greek islands of Rhodes and Crete, Karpathos is a truly relaxing place for vacations.
Most hotels in Karpathos are located on the southern side of the island. Pigadia, Achata, Amoopi, Arkassa, Finiki and Lefkos are the places where most hotels and apartments are found. Most of these hotels are family places, although some have upscale facilities, like pools and spa therapies. These beaches are convenient places for day trips around the island. Some nice and more secluded accommodations for your Karpathos holidays are found in Diafani and Agios Nikolaos Spoa.
Karpathos Island | Karpathos is one of the most beautiful islands of Dodecanese. It is located on the southern side of the Aegean Sea, between Rhodes and Crete. Due to the secluded location and the distance from the other Greek islands, Karpathos island started developing
in the last decades
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