KARPATHOS

Karpathos (from Greek Κάρπαθος) is the third-largest island in the Dodecanese. It has a very elongated shape and is located between Rhodes and Crete. It can be reached both by sea, from the Greek port of Piraeus (227 nautical miles), and by air (national airport of "Ammopi").

It has an area of 324 km² and a population of about 6,500 inhabitants.

The island is traversed longitudinally by a mountain range with the main peak being Mount Kali Limni (1,215 meters). In the north, it is rich in forests, while in the south, it is fertile and cultivated with orchards and vegetables. The island's inhabitants primarily engage in agriculture, livestock, fishing, and now also tourism. Typical handicraft products include leather boots and embroideries.

The capital of the island is Pigadia (or Karpathos), where the main port is located.

The island of Karpathos is notable for its natural beauty, particularly its rugged coastal inlets and forests, as well as for the traditional customs of its inhabitants, passionately preserved. The island is rugged, with sometimes thrilling roads that climb to reach the villages of an still authentic Greece. The sea is very clean, and there are several beautiful and wild beaches.

All the villages on the island and the main beaches are accessible by paved roads, although they are often narrow, steep, and winding. There are also some challenging dirt roads.

Public buses connect all the villages in the south of the island, including the beaches. It is also possible to get around by taxi or rent cars and scooters.