The island of Karpathos Greece has only recently been discovered as a tourist destination. It is an island to find peace and quiet, not busy paths and crowded beaches. Its mountainous landscape and the picturesque villages amazes visitors.
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beaches,
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Location: 58 km north west of Pigadia
Description: Olympos is a mountainous island with stone houses. When the coulds come down and cover the village, the atmposhere is dreamy. This is probably the most beautiful village on Karpathos.
Location: On the south eastern side of Karpathos
Description: Pigadia is the capital and main port of the island. The modern village stands on the location of ancient Potideon, whose ruins are seen at the entrance of the port. This is a nice base to explore the beaches and villages of Karpathos.
Location: 67 km north of Pigadia
Description: Diafani is a small tourist village close to Olympos. Located on the northern side, Diafani is the second most important port of the island.
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Location: 18 km north of Pigadia
Description: Apella is among the most picturesque beaches on Karpathos. It is actually a lovely cove with exotic water and luch greenery.
Location: 14 km north of Pigadia
Description: Kyra Panagia is a picturesque beach close to Achata. The wild ambience, the exotic water and the soft sand amazes visitors.
Location: 7 km south west of Pigadia
Description: This beautiful beach has sandy coast and clean water. It is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and nice fish taverns line the coast.
Location: 7 km south of Pigadia
Description: Megali Amopi is a clean and pebbled beach close to Amopi village. Part of this coast is organized.
Location: 13 km north of Pigadia
Description: Achata is a wonderful and calm beach with white pebbles and sand. The waters in Achata have an amazing and attractive green colour.
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This mountainous islet was once attached to the island, but now a short strip of sea separates them. There are monuments from the antiquity and the Byzantine times on it. Saria can be reached by tour boat from Pigadia.
The Folk Museum of Othos Karpathos is housed in the traditional house of Varikas and Aristotle Stavrakis, which is a typical example of a fine Karpathian house. The museum was created by the Association of "Work and Fun" of Othos and exhibits a rich collection of authentic folk pieces of Karpathos.
Kasos is a small but beautiful island very close to Karpathos. It is ideal for peaceful vacations. Its welcoming inhabitants and the natural beauties of the island will amaze visitors. Ferries connect Kasos to Karpathos and Ierapetra Crete.
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Outdoor activities: Wind/Kite Surfing Centers (1)
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