Karpathos Island
Reviving traditions
Located between the islands Rhodes and Crete, Karpathos will captivate you with its variety and beauty.
According to the Greek mythology, Karpathos is the hometown of Prometheus, Titans and Giants. During the Byzantine era, the inhabitants of the island to save themselves from the pirates of the Aegean built their homes high in the mountains, creating settlements that exist to this day.
Pigadia is the largest settlement, the capital town and central port of the island.
Steeped in tradition and boasting landscapes untouched by mass tourism, Karpathos provides an idyllic escape.
The warmth of the Karpathian people, the echoes of the Greek language in ancient alleyways, and the allure of the turquoise Aegean waters promise an incredible travel experience.
The women from the small village of Olympos, high in the north of the Greek island of Karpathos, are different from the women on the rest of the island. This part of Karpathos has the harshest landscape on the 300 square kilometer island thanks to its craggy coastline and the waves that crash upon the shore. Olympos is also where you’ll see 83 windmills, the 8th century Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, and numerous highly picturesque alleys.
Thanks to the island’s geography, Karpathos has excellent wind conditions and it enjoys the reputation of “Europe’s windiest place”.
Surfers, trekkers and individual tourists are drawn to Karpathos seeking the quiet life – something they will find here.
With an extensive coastline and many wonderful coves, the island offers countless options for swimming, snorkeling and boating adventures. You will find small and large beaches, with sand or pebbles, organized or untouched.
Holidays in Karpathos mean relaxation in wild windswept landscapes, long dives in crystal clear waters and happy moments accompanied by local customs and exquisite flavors. From local architecture and music to traditional festivals and hospitable people, Karpathos reflects a rare image of Greece filled with unspoiled, nostalgic and innocent beauty.