Saria is the small, uninhabited islet off the northern cape of Karpathos, separated from it by a narrow. Deep strait so slender that the two are thought to have been one island in antiquity before an earthquake split them. Rugged, empty and protected as a Natura site, Saria is a place of clear coves, sea … Read more
Karpathos sits in some of the clearest water in the Aegean, and that exceptional visibility makes it one of the finest diving and snorkelling destinations in Greece. Beneath the surface lie caverns and sea caves, deep walls and reefs. Shipwrecks, all in warm. Transparent water, while the rocky coves of the coast reward snorkellers straight … Read more
Karpathos is large, mountainous and thinly served by buses, so a hire car or scooter is close to essential for exploring it. The beaches, villages and the remote north all lie a drive apart on quiet but often narrow. Winding roads. Having your own vehicle turns the island’s size from a frustration into the freedom … Read more
Arkasa is a traditional village on the south-west coast of Karpathos, built on the site of the ancient city of Arkesia and set among churches, colourful gardens and quiet lanes. Below it lies the golden sand of Agios Nikolaos beach. Above it the acropolis of Paleokastro, so a visit combines swimming, sunsets and a real … Read more
Diakoftis is the white-sand lagoon at the southern tip of Karpathos, a shallow arc of turquoise water often called the island’s most Caribbean-looking beach. Set behind the airport among sand dunes and rocky coves, its powdery pale sand and glassy. Shallow water make it a favourite for families and a memorable first or last swim … Read more
Kasos is the small, southernmost island of the Dodecanese, lying just south-west of Karpathos, and it makes the easiest island day trip from Karpathos. A fast ferry crosses in a little over an hour. You can spend a full day on this quiet. Untouched island of rocky hills, traditional villages and empty beaches, and be … Read more
Karpathos sits in the open sea between Rhodes and Crete, surrounded by smaller islands and uninhabited islets that make rewarding day trips. The classic outing is the boat to wild, uninhabited Saria off the northern cape. The ferry also opens up the quiet neighbouring island of Kasos. The deserted beaches of Armathia, and the longer … Read more
Karpathos is one of the finest walking islands in the Aegean, laced with the old stone footpaths that linked its villages before the roads arrived. From the celebrated route between Diafani and Olympos to the climb up Kali Limni, the highest peak in the Dodecanese outside Rhodes. The trails cross terraced hillsides, pine woods and … Read more
Amoopi is the main beach resort of Karpathos, a low-key cluster of sheltered sandy coves on the south-east coast about seven kilometres from the capital, Pigadia. Its shallow, calm, golden-sand beaches, protected from the wind and lined with tavernas and rooms. Make it the most family-friendly base on the island. Its position near the airport … Read more
Diafani is the small northern port of Karpathos, a quiet fishing village set in a bay below the mountain village of Olympos. The island’s second port and the historic harbour of Olympos, it is the gateway to the remote north: the landing point for the daily boat from Pigadia. The launch pad for trips to … Read more