Karpathos: Pigadia Karpathos

Karpathos Villages: Pigadia village in Karpathos Pigadia Village Karpathos: This settlement is the capital and main port of the island of Karpathos. It gathers a population of about 2500 inhabitants and has been built amphitheatrically around the natural port. On the left side of the entrance of the harbour dominates a rock where the ruins of the ancient acropolis of the island can be seen.All around, traditional houses, built by the Greeks who return back from the US, are embellishing the landscape.

In the heart of this attractive small town visitors will find all the public services of Karpathos (banks, the Post Office, the Telephone Company, etc…) as well as plenty of shops.The narrow alleys and the beautiful houses with their red tiled roofs and balconies make Pigadia a very attractive place which charms every one who first arrives on Karpathos. Interesting to visit are the Acropolis of ancient Posidio, the ruins of a paleo-Christian basilica, the monumental tomb in the cave of Neptune and the small museum of the town.Long sandy beaches are stretching north of Pigadia.Every kind and category of accommodations can be found in Pigadia as well as various taverns, cafes and a few bars. Pigadia Useful Links Pigadia on map Pigadia Hotels & accommodation Map of Pigadia with Google Pigadia village reviews Pigadia Coffee Shops ........................................................................................................................................... Back: + Karpathos Home + Karpathos Villages + Dodecanese Islands + Dodecanese Villages + Greece Home Related: + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures