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Κarpathos
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Karpathos is a beautiful island between Rhodes and
Crete is still a very genuine place without significant foreign tourism and
hospitable people. It is a great place for windsurfing since the Meltemi caught
in the north but still enjoyable the hot summer days.
Half the island is harsh and inaccessible, while the other half is rich and idyllic. Some buildings are small and very authentic with the island style, while others are contemporary. The same goes for the locals: many are modern and dressed accordingly, while others, some older, still wear traditional clothes with bright colors. |
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Even today in Karpathos can be found alive the folk
tradition. The song, accompanied by traditional instruments such as tsampouna,
the lyre and the lute will often hear at weddings and festivals, to
christenings, to cafes and taverns.
This island is so diverse and original and is ideal for those with hobbies photography and painting, and that is why some artists have taken refuge here. It is a little difficult to get here, but since you will not regret |
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The village of Olympia is one of the places to visit.
Because the Karpathos was frequently raids by pirates, this little village was
kamouflarismeno since people produced their homes with natural stone. The
village also called "the village women, as women were and are a majority: that
because men are either fighting the pirates and the Turks, or forced to work
abroad. Many agree that the best beaches are in White, where there is a beach
for nudists. In general, there are many beaches, coves and cliffs of the island,
where you can swim because Karpathos has many small beaches, sandy or pebbly, in
Away from the ensuring direct contact with the natural serenity and tranquility.
The largest beach is on wells that are a sandy beach with clear water. In
the south you will find the beaches and Amoopis Makrygiallou. Vessels ranging
from the port to go to the beaches of Kyra Panagia,
