This Karpathos Island Greece is the perfect for those who are planning to spend their vacations on one of the most beautiful islands in the Greek Dodecanese.
Karpathos sits on the southern portion of the Aegean, halfway between the bigger islands of Rhodes and Crete. Isolated, secluded, and sometimes hard to reach, Karpathos can be the best place in Greece if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday.
The island, relatively unknown to mass tourism, boasts a unique landscape of harsh, bare mountains and unspoiled beaches with turquoise, shallow seas.
The few tourists that Karpathos receives every year tend to stay on the island’s southern coast, which is more developed and offers a wider choice when it comes to gastronomy and accommodation, still managing to maintain a reasonably uncontaminated atmosphere.
Karpathos has long been a favourite spot for windsurfers from all over Europe, many of whom return every year for the fantastic wind conditions. Opt for a windsurfing holiday in summer, with very little or no risk of being disappointed … windsurfing and Karpathos are one and the same!
The island lies between Rhodes and Crete, which makes the Meltemi, the prevailing local north wind, even stronger as it blows through the mountains.
Karpathos is a wonderful island for walkers and the north of the island around Diafani is especially interesting.
There are many paths and the walks range from easy walks to nearby bays or more arduous but very rewarding walks in the hills. You can return to the home base of Diafani every evening.
The paths around Diafani are well marked with red or blue dots or stone cairns. Some paths are rocky: good sports shoes or lightweight hiking boots are recommended. In Diafani you can get expert advice on all of these paths by talking to the village priest.
Karpathos is a wonderful island for walkers and the north of the island around Diafani is especially interesting.
There are many paths and the walks range from easy walks to nearby bays or more arduous but very rewarding walks in the hills. You can return to the home base of Diafani every evening.
The paths around Diafani are well marked with red or blue dots or stone cairns. Some paths are rocky: good sports shoes or lightweight hiking boots are recommended. In Diafani you can get expert advice on all of these paths by talking to the village priest.
What makes Karpathos special and why it is an insider tip among the islands of Greece for us? Imagine an island in the crystal clear Mediterranean. One beach is more beautiful than the other. Enjoy the hospitality of the gracious locals. Every evening, you’ll eat delicious seafood and drink a chilled glass of white wine. And all of this without the negative influences of package tourism.
The highlights on Karpathos are picturesque bays and villages as well as breathtaking nature.
On Karpathos, you will find sand and pebble beaches, although we liked the pebble beaches much more due to the crystal clear water.
