Karpathos

Even today in Karpathos can be found alive the folk tradition. The local songs, accompanied by traditional instruments like tsampouna, the lyra and the lauto you will often hear at weddings and festivals, in local cafes and restaurants. The northern part is totally unspoiled and very authentic, with various traditional and picturesque villages. The waters around Karpathos are so clean that the Mediterranean seal "Monachus-Monachus" chose to live here.

The city of Karpathos is located in the southeast side of the island. Excursions can take place in the south, the northwest and central Karpathos. In the summer, during the tourist season there are numerous daytime and nighttime activities. Many small shops, restaurants and supermarkets operate during the day and evening hours. Many tavernas and clubs operate till about 4 o'clock in the morning.

Othos is the highest village of Karpathos, about 12 km from Pigadia. The Folk Museum of Karpathos is located here, where you can see what a traditional Karpathian home looks like

The village of Olympos is the most famous village of Karpathos, as it is known for maintaining traditions that are hundreds of years old. Anyone visiting Karpathos must spend a few hours in this village. There are many shops with souvenirs, as well as several excellent restaurants. One restaurant, located in one of the windmills, serves Karpathian dishes that are baked in a traditional oven.

• APELLA BEACH:This paradise offers very limited parking but at least the road is paved. The beach boasts pure fine grain sand on one side, moving into pebbley areas further in. Great spot for swimming, picnicking and sunbathing.
  
• AMMOPI: There are two Amopi beaches: Mikri (Little) and Megali (Big). Mikri Amopi is small and quiet, with mostly serious sunbathers. Megali Amopi is the most popular. There you will find a mix of older and younger tourists, Greek-Americans, and locals. There are 3 restaurants at Megali Amopi and a Bar/Cafe called "Avra" where the young people drink coffee and play tavli (backgammon) and/or play beach volleyball next to the cafe.
  
• KIRA PANAGIA: A tourist and native favorite because it is close to the capital and absolutely beautiful. The beach is named after the Virgin Mary and is composed of golden sand with plenty of sun chairs, as well as plenty of room to stretch your towel out for free. There also is a rock that you can safely jump off of into the sea. The water there is fairly deep so you must be an excellent swimmer to swim here.