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INFORMATION about KARPATHOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| Karpathos is a very picturesque island, ideal for serene and peaceful vacations. The unprecedented natural beauty in combination with the traditional settlements and the insular mentality, adorn the unique landscape and create an unparalleled scenery that shall take your breath away. |
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| LOCATION: |
| Located on the southern part of the Dodecanese islands, Karpathos is situated between the island of Rhodes (on the northern side) and the island of Kasos (on the southern side), in the heart of the Aegean ocean. |
| AREA: | | 301 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 6500 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Karpathos or Pigadia |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The unique landscape of the island of Karpathos throbs with fertile plains and verdurous valleys that alternate with dominating high mounts and hills, composing an unparalleled insular icon. |
| SEASONS: |
| Karpathos is a traditional island, ideal for serene and peaceful vacations. During the summer months, the Karpathos attracts many visitors, however it is not a much-frequented island that throbs with tourism. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The acropolis of Vounos, the building of the courthouse, the ruins of the church of Agia Fotini and the church of Agia Kiriaki at the town of Karpathos.
The ruins of the ancient sanctuary, the village Volada, the ruins of the three castles and the churches of Agios Georgios and Panagia, at the village of Aperi.
The ruins of the paleochristian basilic, the castle Paleocastro and the scenic village Finiki, at the village of Arkassa.
The Mycenaean grave and the churches of Agios Nikolaos, Zoodohos Pigi and Agios Vasilios at the village of Diafani.
The acropolis, the church of Agios Georgios and the islet Sokastro, at the village Lefkos.
The church of Kimisi Theotokou, the Byzantine monastery of Agios Mamas and Agios Antonios and the war memorial at the village of Menetes.
The churches of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, Panagia Vrissiani, the houses, the square and the ruins of the Byzantine church of Agia Irini at the village Mesohori.
The church of Kimisi Theotokou and the village Piles at the village of Othos.
The churches of Panagia, Agios Onoufrios and Agia Triada, the windmills, the ancient town of Vrikous and the church of Agios Ioannis, at the village of Olympos.
The windmills and the coastal settlement of Agios Nikolaos, at the village of Spoa.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological collection at the village of Menetes.
NATURE:
The cave of Poseidon and the pinewood at Hora.
The bay Ahatas at the village of Aperi.
The bay of Agia Irini at Mesohori.
The bays Tristomo and Agios Minas at Olympos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat, you can wharf at the port of Karpathos, at Tristomo and at Diafani. In order to refuel you will need to go the gas station at Pigadia. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the secluded island of Karpathos, you will be able to find traditional taverns, cafeterias and a few bars. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The festival of Evagelismos on March the 25th, as well as several other saint festivals at Hora.
The cultural events on August, organized by the cultural union "Omonia" and the festival of "Klidonas" on June the 24th, at Aperi.
The carnival, the celebration of the shrove Monday and the festival of Agios Panteleimonas during the 26th, 27th and 28th of July, at Othos. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Karpathos you can buy plates, weavings, copper utensils, cheese, oil, honey and wine. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Karpathos or Pigadia
Pigadia is the capital and the main port of the island of Karpathos. At the entrance of the port the rock with the relics of remains of the acropolis dominates. All around you can see the traditional houses and skirmished on the mountain you can see the settlements Menetes, Othos, Volada.
Amoopi
The village of Amoopi is a tourist resort full of small gulfs, sandy coasts and craggy bays.
Aperi
The village of Aperi used to be the capital of the island of Karpathos. Situated in the hollow of a slope of a mountain the settlement is not visible from the sea and it is considered to be a settlement of very high spiritual profile.
Makris Gialos
The village of Makris Gialos is a tourist region that pulses with sandy coasts, green and blue waters and an infinite arid plain.
Mesohori
The village of Mesohori is a very beautiful settlement that offers an impeccable view to the sunset and the limitless ocean. Hanging over the sea, the settlement is full of old and new houses, narrow alleys, steps and running waters.
Lefkos
Lefkos is a coastal village with small gulfs and sandy beaches where during the summer months beautiful lilies bloom all over the settlement.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Karpathos, there are frequent timetables on summer, while in winter the itineraries are more rare. The duration of the journey is 10 hours and 20 minutes. Karpathos is also connected with Crete, the Cyclades islands and the other Dodekanese islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22227
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata to the island of Karpathos, there are flights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is located at a distance of 15 km from the capital of the island of Karpathos.
Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22057
Airport of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22058
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22222
Municipality of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22427
Taxi station of Karpathos: + (02450) 22705
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22057
Airport of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22058
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Karpathos: +30 (22450) 22227 |
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