Saria Island: The Wild Islet off Karpathos

The sheltered cove of Palatia on the islet of Saria, off northern Karpathos

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

Day Trips from Karpathos: Islands and Excursions

The narrow strait between Karpathos and the islet of Saria, crossed on the day trip

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 Boat Trips: Saria Island and Hidden Beach Cruises

The uninhabited islet of Saria off the northern cape of Karpathos, reached by boat

Karpathos hides much of its finest coast from the road. A long, rugged eastern shore breaks into coves that no car can reach. Off the northern cape lies the wild, uninhabited islet of Saria, cut off by a narrow strait. The only way to see them is from the water, which is why a boat … Read more