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More to see in Karpathos Island

Karpathos is an ideal place for those who are keen on walking. The island has recently started to develop as a touristic place, that’s why there are many virgin natural objects. Mountains occupy the entire central part of Karpathos. They reach a height of 1200 meters and climbers come here to improve their skills. There are also many paths linking local villages with the main natural and historical attractions. The majority of the paths can be found near 2 capitals of the island. Be sure to go on a boat trip around Karpathos. You can enjoy picturesque views and sunbathe on secluded beaches. Furthermore, you can visit nearby Crete, Rhodes, Kasos, Halki and Milos. The sea trip won’t leave anybody indifferent. However, there are many various beaches on the island. If you like to sunbathe on a sandy beach, visit Apella and Votsalakia beaches. The first one is well known for its snow-white sand. There are unusual pebbles on Kira Panagia beach. Mikri Amori is well known for water attractions. Agios Nikolaos is known for calm water, but Arkasa is a beach with strong waves. Due to the huge waves, surfers from all over the world come here. Moreover, surfers like to spend time near the Liki cape. Windsurfing is available for beginners and experienced sportsmen on the island. But it is not the only popular activity here. There are more ways to have an active holiday. You can try waterskiing or rent a hydrocycle. Those who want to experience something breathtaking … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Karpathos Island

Karpathos Island for children - what to visit

There are not many places in the world where people can see the life of Medieval people, but a visit to Olympos will give your child an opportunity to know about the world and enjoy ancient Greek myths, full of familiar characters. You can see windmills here and buy handmade high-quality shoes for your child. Moreover, there is a chance to see the working process of a potter and try to learn the basics of this … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Olives themselves are also popular on Karpathos. They are sold in many variations. Try them during your holiday and then buy the olives which you liked most. The best place where you can buy fresh olives is the local market. Canned olives with different toppings can be found in every supermarket. Moreover, olives have a long storage life, so you can easily bring them home. Greeks love natural products. Natural … Open

Best beaches

There is a picturesque sandy beach of Kira Panagia surrounded by high cliffs in the eastern part of the island. These places attract not only fans of beach activities, but also those fond of excursions. The fact is that the beach area is packed with interesting caves to explore. There is the charming church at the remote part of the coast. Despite its secluded and tranquil atmosphere, the beach also offers excellent … Open

Travel guide to Karpathos Island

Kyra Panagia is, without a doubt, the most beautiful beach on the island. This beach has wonderful soft and white sand. Magnificent rocks surround the beach, creating a striking contrast with the white sand. Fans of surfing also have a suitable beach on the island – Afiartis. There are strong waves almost all year round there, so no wonder that sportsmen love to spend their time there. The large beach has … Open

Traditions and mentality of Karpathos Island

Greeks are very emotional and spontaneous. They raise their voice, use a lot of hand movements and interrupt each other. It is customary to greet everyone in a tavern, shop or bank. It is customed to shake hands only at the first meeting. Then, people greet each other with a kiss on the cheeks. People usually refer to each other by the second name here. There is a great number of taverns on the island. What's … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Don’t pass by tzatziki, a local yoghurt salad with cucumbers and garlic. It is usually used as a sauce to pita or mutton. Pita plays an important role in Greek fast food. Souvlaki is a popular food on Chios. It was initially made of beef or pork, but now you can find souvlaki with chicken, seafood or vegetables. It can be found in psarotaverns. Moreover, you can try giro, souvlaki in a pita. Be sure to try … Open

Top sigths of Greece

Many tourist destinations are located in the territory of Attica – the capital region of the country. The most famous landmarks of the region include Delphi and the Apollo Temple, the Oracle and the Sybil Stone. … Open

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