Karpathos Beaches

In Karpathos visitors will meet numerous beautiful beaches that differentiate for their natural beauties, clearness of waters and high-quality organization. Some of them are very organized with umbrellas, restaurants, canteens, mini market but most of them other are located away from the crowds maintaining a wild beauty.

The largest beach is that in Pigadia which is sandy with clear water, fully organized with umbrellas and sun beds. Many boats leaving daily early in the morning from the harbor in Pigadia go to truly exotic beaches of Kyra Panagia, the Apella in Achata, Agios Nikolaos in Spoa, Agios Minas and Diafani.

In the south on the same side of the port in Ammoopi there are some of the most peaceful beaches located within successive small coves guarding them from the Karpathian Wind. The power of wind in Afiartis creates a paradise for surfers. The ancient Anemoessa, nowadays known as Lady of the Winds, offers exiting moments to the beaches of Valia, and Makris Gialos. The area nearby the international airport of Karpathos is rich in exotic beaches. Worth visiting the beaches at the headland of Kastelo, the exotic beach of Diakofti, Punta, Agrilaopotamos and “Mihaliou o Kipos”.

In the small village Arkasa there are also many beaches, some of them very organized like Agios Nikolaos and some still untouched like Saint Sofia. Finally swimming to the beaches of Lefkos could be an unforgettable experience.