What to see in Karpathos?

In Karpathos, besides the beautiful beaches, it is interesting to visit the various mountain villages, often perched on cliffs, and see the beautiful neoclassical houses with carved wooden balconies. The activities you can enjoy on the island, apart from appreciating the natural landscapes, are listed below.

Olympos
A splendid mountain village amid beautiful pine forests where the inhabitants still cultivate popular traditions, and the women often wear traditional costumes. The village has colorful houses, many small churches, and windmills. The interiors of the homes are rich in curtains, doilies, cushions, and tablecloths embroidered in bright colors. Olympos can be reached, with some effort, either by road from Spoa or by sea to the port of Diafani and then by road (with local buses and vans). Since the road connecting it to the rest of the island was built only in 1979, the village has preserved its ancient appearance intact. Now that the isolation is broken, it is slowly adapting to tourism.

Kira Panaghia
A beautiful bay with a monastery.

Volada
A beautiful mountain village, very panoramic, with houses built in the island's typical architectural style.

Othos
The best panoramic point in Karpathos, with a beautiful Folklore Museum and the splendid church of Panagia.

Mesochori
One of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Karpathos.

Pyles
The best area to admire sunsets.

Island of Saria
Located north of Karpathos, it contains the ruins of the ancient city of Nisiros. It has a pebble beach sheltered by high cliffs.

Festivals and Celebrations
Since the island's inhabitants are very fond of folklore, their festivals are captivating, as are traditional weddings. Notable events include Easter, August 15th, and the festival of Aghios Ioannis at the end of August.