Karpathos is one of the most beautiful islands of Dodecanese. It is located on the southern side of the Aegean Sea, between Rhodes and Crete. Due to the secluded location and the distance from the other Greek islands, Karpathos island started developing in the last decades. In fact, the southern side of the island has mostly developed in tourism, while the central and the northern side has remained unspoiled and authentic, with picturesque villages away from mass tourism. Karpathos Greece is mostly famous for the exotic beaches with the golden sand and the crystal water. Holidays in Karpathos are ideal for families and trekkers, as the trekking paths that cross the island leads visitors to amazing spots.
The coastal village of Lefkos lies 31 km north of Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos and close to Mesochori village. Built on a fabulous location at a high altitude on the slopes of mountain, Mesochori is one of the most picturesque villages of the island offering some amazing sea views. A short walk in the narrow paths of the village is enough to soak in the striking beauty and its authentic aspect. Wonderful lilies and purple flowers bloom all over the village and adorn every little corner of Lefkos. If you choose the village for your summer vacation, you will have to cover a short distance to reach the idyllic beach. Plenty of apartments and traditional guest rooms are available in Lefkos during the summer. Some of the sightseeings around or close to the village is the 13th century of Agios Georgios and the wall remains of the ancient acropolis.
Diafani is the second most important port of Karpathos. It is located on the northern side of the island, 67 km north of Pigadia and about 10 km east of the beautiful Olympos village. Diafani village is built around a small bay. The white houses with flat roofs lie around the sheltered bay with a nice view to the fishing boats and the port. Over the last years, Diafani is developing as a tourist village. It has small, family hotels and lovely fish taverns. Frequently tour boats arrive in Diafani. The small beach next to the port consists of pebbles and trees for shade. It is a nice choice for swimming close to the settlement.
Arkasa is one of the 12 villages of the Karpathian district Province of Karpathos , Prefecture of the Dodecanese Islands located on the Southwest part of the Island 15 klm from karpathos town and 8 klm from Karpathos international airport and maintains almost pure the once ancient name of Arkesia ( one of the 4 ancient cities of Tetrapolis).
This beautiful sandy beach lies in a small cove right between the mountains and has a fine mixture of white sand and smooth pebbles, and crystalline waters. It is located 14 km north of Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos and close to Apella beach. This beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in Greece. This beach offers an amazing swimming experience and a striking mountain backdrop. It is reachable by car, motorbike or boat from Pigadia. A few rooms and apartments as well as a hotel and a fish tavern are found on Kyra Panagia. Umbrellas and sun beds are available for rent.
