| To travelers, Karpathos comes across as a | | | | Another thing that few people know about |
| beautiful serene destination where you can dream | | | | Karpathos is that certain spots are excellent for |
| of getting a relaxing vacation away from the | | | | windsurfing. In fact, an annual international |
| busy and noisy package tourists. It is the second | | | | windsurfing championship takes place every |
| largest island among the Dodecanese cluster and | | | | summer in the beach of Makrigialos, on the |
| lies in the southern side of the Aegean Sea, | | | | southern side of the island. Gradually but nicely |
| between the islands of Crete and Rhodes. The | | | | developing as a tourist resort, Karpathos attracts |
| topography of the island is a combination of green | | | | more and more visitors every year who discover |
| mountains, fertile plains and gorgeous golden | | | | an isolate, beautiful island which new aspects in |
| sandy beaches that are uniquely attractive to | | | | every corner. |
| windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts. | | | | The most popular tourist resorts in Karpathos |
| The blue Aegean Sea around the island is so clean | | | | Dodecanese are located on the northwestern |
| that it is the natural habitat of the Mediterranean | | | | coast. Arkassa, Finiki, Lefkos and Mesochori were |
| seal monachus monachus. In fact, the sea around | | | | previously fishing villages but now they turn into |
| Karpathos has recently been officially recognized | | | | lovely resorts in summer, with several hotels, |
| as a natural habitat of this endangered species. | | | | delicious fish taverns and small ports where boats |
| Strangely enough, the northern and central | | | | and yachts moor. If you have a car, you can |
| portions of the island are pretty mountainous | | | | drive across the inland and explore the amazing |
| whereas the southern part mostly comprises of | | | | mountainous villages of Karpathos, with this unique |
| the beautiful beaches and a coastline filled with | | | | architectural style and the green nature around |
| picturesque hamlets. | | | | them. |
| The capital and main harbor of the island is Pigadia, | | | | The most amazing village of Karpathos is located |
| on the edge of Vronti Bay. It tends to get busy | | | | on the northern side. As you approach Olympos, |
| at certain times when there are a lot of tourists | | | | you will see it coming out of clouds and fog. Built |
| in the town. But otherwise it has a pleasant | | | | on the slopes of a mountainside, Olympos still lives |
| atmosphere and a lovely waterfront to stroll up | | | | many decades ago. Its residents are persistently |
| and down. At a small distance from the capital | | | | keeping their traditions. Every house has its own |
| town, there are the most beautiful beaches on | | | | windmill and church, women are dressed their |
| the island: Kyra Panagia, Amopi, Achata and Apella. | | | | traditional costumes all year round and every |
| The first thing that impresses visitors about these | | | | family is self-sufficient. The view from Olympos is |
| beaches is certainly the gorgeous landscape. With | | | | amazing and the sense is really traditional. The |
| crystal water and soft golden sand, surrounded | | | | perfect place to come in touch with authentic |
| by huge wild cliffs, these coasts offer a relaxing | | | | Greece. |
| ambience, away from crowds and noise. | | | | |