It
is a narrow and long island whose northern
and southern parts are divided by mountainous spine
rising over an altitude of 1200 metres.
Despite
its wild beauty, its traditional and unspoiled
character and its magnificent secluded beaches,
Karpathos has not yet been invaded by mass tourism
and appears like a true paradise.
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The
south of the island is where the
capital is lying (Pigadia) and
is the most modern part of it;
this is due to the fact that, after
World War II, many locals left
because of the ravaged economy
and moved mainly to the U.S.
When their children returned to their native island, they invested a lot in the
southern part, where they settled. |
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northern part has been left as
it was and is where visitors will
find the most traditional and unspoiled
villages, which constitute a great
part of the beauty and attractiveness
of Karpathos. |
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Although Karpathos has turned into a tourist resort these recent years, it is important to stress that it is also an island untouched by the mass of tourists.
The residents have managed to keep their customs and traditions alive till today. One of the most famous customs of the island is the Karpathian wedding and the custom "efta" for the birth of a child.
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