The island of the magnificent coastline, consisting of cliffs and rocky promontories, interrupted continually by beautiful little shores, has not as yet attracted a great number of tourists. Give it time, however,and the picturesque beaches, plentiful water and island's good climate will soon become very popular. Karpathos or Peghathia, is the capital and the main port of the island.
At the harbor's entrance one sees the remnants of the acropolis. Around it, the tradional houses and climbing up the mountain the villages:
Menetes; Othos and Volatha, underneath it Aperi.
Sights:
Vounos
Ruins of St. Fotini
Poseidon's cave
Other villages: besides the afore-mentioned there are also
the following, Arkasa; Diaphani; and Olympos.
To Karpathos
By ferry: Information
on Karpathos Port Authority at: 22450 22227
General Information for Karpathos
Other villages: besides the afore-mentioned there are also
the following, Arkasa; Diaphani; and Olympos.