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This second largest island of the Dodecanese chain lies between Rhodes and
Crete.
Most of its settlements are to be found on its south coast, which is relatively
flat.
Near the north coast is a small island called Saria, with which Karpathos used
to be united.
On this islet at the site called Palatia there are some ruins belonging to
the ancient town of Nisyros.
Karpathos,
an island ideal for peaceful vacations, has an exceptional landscape
beauty, due to
the fact that it pulses with picturesque beaches and has many morphological
alternations, as the southern part is plain while the central and the northern
part are mountainous, composing a peculiar but interesting icon.
The
island of Karpathos belongs to the Dodecanese Islands cluster
and it located at the southern part of the cluster, very close
to the island Kassos. Karpathos covers an area of 301 km²,
has a coastline of 160 km and 6.500 inhabitants.
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Karpathos Today
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Apart from the capital, the island of Karpathos comprises of numerous
other interesting settlements. Ammoopi, Makris Gialos and Lefkos,
three tourist resorts with amazing beaches, Aperi, the old capital
that is a cultural settlement with many sightseeing and Arkassa,
an impressive settlement of natural beauty, are worth visiting.
The
amphitheatrically built and picturesque village Menetes, which is
hanging above the sea offering superb view to the sunset and to the
sea, as well as Othos and Olympos, two traditional mountainous villages
in the heart of the untamed scenery, shall definitely enchant you.
For swimming we would advise you to visit the gulfs of Pigadia,
Apella, Agios Minas, Ammoopi, Makris Gialos, Lakki, Fokia, Diafani,
Afiartis and Lefko, which are all exceptional places for swimming
and sunbathing.Explore the magnificent island of Karpathos and relish an unforgettable
experience
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