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Information On KarpathosKarpathos belongs to Dodecanese and it is found between Rhodes and Crete. It is the second largest island in the Dodecanese and the fifteenth largest throughout Greece. Karpathos has an elongated shape and it is generally a mountainous island. However, it does have several springs with running water and sporadic pine forests. Karpathos has the homonymous town as a capital which is built in the side of the Pigadia bay, and this is why it is also called Pigadia. The scenic settlement, which also serves as the island's harbor, consists of stone houses with flowered balconies and patios. In Pigadia you will find bars, cafeterias and nightclubs with music, while an upcoming tourist resort is Lefkos village to the north. Karpathos is an island where tradition still lives, resisting the invasion of tourism. In fact the women of Olympos village move around wearing traditional costumes. In Karpathos there are yearly festivals with traditional home-made food for all visitors under the sound of local music. The largest ones are on August 15th in Olympos, on September 7th the festival of Larniotisa at Pigadia, on August 29th at the ancient cave of Vroukounta where the church of Agios Ioannis lies, and on July 27th the festival of Agios Panteleimonas at Othos village. Karpathos mas many beaches of exotic beauty with lovely sand and amazing turquoise waters, while the pine trees often reach very close to the sea. Karpathos is a quiet island, ideal for relaxation and getting in touch with the rich living tradition of the hospitable inhabitants. Karpathos informationKarpathos informationKarpathos information Beaches Of KarpathosKarpathos has many beautiful beaches for every taste with lovely sea. Most beaches at the east side of the island have pebble and a view to the pine-filled mountains, while the west beaches are usually sandy. There are some small but wonderful beaches on the Saria island, just north of Karpathos, with boats leaving frequently from Diafani. Finally on Karpathos, in the Afiartis area to the south, there is the annual Windsurf Speed World Championships held.
Find here in full detail all Karpathos beaches Karpathos beachesKarpathos beachesKarpathos beaches Travel To KarpathosKarpathos is a 10-12 hour trip by ferry from the port of Piraeus. Karpathos also has an airport for easier access with at least one flight per day with a maximum duration of 30 minutes. Karpathos travelKarpathos travelKarpathos travel Transportation On Karpathos (Car Rentals)Karpathos is a big island so it is best to have some means of transportation. There are buses but they will only take you to some of the amazing beaches of the island. In case you do not have one, you can rent a car or a motorcycle as soon as you reach Pigadia. Karpathos transportationKarpathos transportationKarpathos transportation Accommodation On Karpathos (Hotels, Apartments, Guesthouses, Rooms to let)On Karpathos there is a lot of accommodation, most of which is found in the capital ofKarpathos, Pigadia. Although this is the most convenient place to stay, being rather central (at the north there are very few things to see) and the island's harbor, there are places to stay in most villages, like Arkasa, Ammoopi, Diafani and Lefkos. For less costly vacations inside nature there is an organized camping in Vananta. Karpathos accommodationKarpathos accommodationKarpathos accommodation Food & Drink On KarpathosKarpathos has a great local cuisine with traditional delicacies like makarounes (handmade pasta), kopeles (triangular pies), baked stuffed goat, potato and egg salad, stuffed zucchini flowers, and naturally fresh fish and seafood. It is best to prefer the traditional taverns of Othos and Olympos villages. Karpathos cuisineKarpathos cuisineKarpathos cuisine What To Buy On KarpathosBefore leaving Karpathos you should buy some makarounes, psilokoulouro and local cheese for home. From desserts ask for the zimpilia (like cheese pie bites but with raisins instead of cheese) and melekouni (chopped almonds dressed with honey and sesame). Karpathos purchasesKarpathos purchasesKarpathos purchases Attractions On KarpathosKarpathos Archaeological MuseumThe newly-built archaeological museum of Karpathos hosts exhibits dating from 4.000 B.C. to the Byzantine period. Karpathos Folklore MuseumsThere is a representation of the traditional home of Karpathos in Othos village, and another interesting Folklore museum in Menetes village. Agricultural Museum of PylesThis outdoor museum is located at the Pyles village and it consists of stone stables, house, windmill, threshing floor, winepress, furnace, etc. Museum of ArkasaA museum with no specific theme, with a variety of historical, folklore and ecclesiastical exhibits. OlymposOlympos is a scenic mountainous village at the north side of Karpathos where tradition still rules. Karpathos CavesKarpathos has many remarkable caves with impressive stalactites and stalagmites Information Center for Protected AreaIt is located in Diafani and its purpose is to inform people regarding the protected area where the Mediterranean monk seal lives. Church of Agios LoukasA lovely little church curved in a cave in the Apella area, north of Pigadia. Find here in full detail all Karpathos attractions Karpathos attractionsKarpathos attractionsKarpathos attractions Alternative Islands To Karpathos
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Kasos (6 klm from Karpathos) Halki (40 klm from Karpathos) Rhodes (41 klm from Karpathos) Tilos (52 klm from Karpathos) Nisyros (69 klm from Karpathos) Symi (84 klm from Karpathos) Kos (85 klm from Karpathos) Astypalaia (97 klm from Karpathos) Kalymnos (113 klm from Karpathos) Leros (133 klm from Karpathos) Lipsi (152 klm from Karpathos) Patmos (157 klm from Karpathos) Kastelorizo (208 klm from Karpathos) Karpathos alternativesKarpathos alternativesKarpathos alternatives Islands Connected To Karpathos
There is a ferry from Karpathos to the following islands: Crete - Lasithi (direct connection to Karpathos) Halki (direct connection to Karpathos) Kasos (direct connection to Karpathos) Rhodes (direct connection to Karpathos) Connections from KarpathosConnections from KarpathosConnections from Karpathos Comments On KarpathosThere are yet no comments on Karpathos...
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