Karpathos is situated between Crete and Rhodes, in the middle of the Karpathian Sea.It is a very traditional island whose residents take care to preserve local traditions and
where you will find out the authenticity and warmth of Greece to a great extent as it was fifty years ago. Even though the city of Karpathos has a full of activity waterfront with plenty of cafes and restaurants, the island has not given itself over to mass tourism. Karpathos is the ideal island for a quiet holiday with its authentic pure natural beauties, its unique wealth, all enhanced by the hospitality of its residents. Its magnificent beaches, its secluded small bays, its imposing mountain peaks and its local inhabitants who dress up in their traditional costumes. Karpathos consists of 10 villages with a total population of just about 6,000. All villages preserve intensively the traditional style of the island. More information on Karpathos check bellow:
Arkasa is the second largest village in Karpathos. It is located by the sea on the southwestern part of Karpathos, roughly 16 km from Pigadia.Very popular with tourists because of its quaint charm and narrow streets Arkasa is one of the developing tourist centres of Karpathos which lives a modern life together with very old memories. There two beaches in the village flanked by Paleokastro, the peninsula on which ancient Arkesia wal located. A whitewashed path climbs up to the top of the rock offering views to the two shores. Here too, marble columns make their appearance on the acropolis and in the churchyard of Agia Sofia withs its mosaics. Nearby Arkasa there is the fishing village of Finiki where restaurants near by the sea serve fresh fish cought by the local fishermen.
Scuba dive on the island Karpathos is possible. A professional and very experienced staff lends a hand to your diving satisfaction. Discover the magical underwater world and the crystal clear water around the island. Participate to well organized "safari" dive, or try one of adventure dives and have the opportunity to visit an absolutely safe shipwreck. For further information about diving.
Karpathos enjoys steady winds even in spring and autumn, making it an ideal spot for novices.There are three main windsurfing spots on the island, the Lagoon, which has shallow water and is good for beginners and freestyles, Gun Bay, where the wind is gusty and Devils Bay, which has constant strong winds and flat water ideal for speed sailors. As one of the southern islands of the Dodekanese, next to well-known Karpathos, in summer it attracts again and again surfers from all around Europe.
The beaches of Karpathos are something the visitor cannot find in many islands of Greece: virgin beaches with crystal clear waters, with sand or tiny pebbles, which have remained untouched by human activity. Here at the edge of the southeastern Aegean, at the bottom of the Dodecanese, the Karpathian Sea as the meeting point for four seas, each of which is different. To the east, one the leeward side, the precipitous cliffs plunge into the the waves while embracing truly exotic beaches such as Appela. To the south are beaches of Amopi, well protected form the strong winds by a string of a small bays. But as soon you head southeast the Anemoessa (full winds) creates the surfers paradise at Valias, Nikolaki Pounta and Makris Gialos. In the Region of Arkasa Adeia, Agios Theodoros, Toichiasmenaki, Agios Nikolaos and Agia Sofia under acropolis of ancient Arkesia, and after protected Finiki (small port - fishing village) and finally Kamarakia gives visitors different paradises to enjoy.
Although Karpathos is a small island it is exceptional because of its rich tradition which has roots from ancient years and especially because of the local people's devotion to preserving their customs and traditions and living according to these values. One can attend a karpathian "glenti" in Greek Orthodox celebrations and in social events especially weddings, baptisms,name days after eating the traditional karpathian dishes.The Karpathian wedding is one of the most celebrated events - the preparations last one week and the day of the ceremony the local musicians start playing in the morning to finish the feast 2-3 days later! Other feasts are:
Assumption of Virgin Mary in August 15th (Menetes, Pyles, Aperi)
Transfiguration of Christ in August 6th (Menetes, Othos)
southwestern part of Karpathos, roughly 16 km from Pigadia.Very popular with tourists because of its quaint charm and narrow streets Arkasa is one of the developing tourist centres of Karpathos which lives a modern life together with very old memories. There two beaches in the village flanked by Paleokastro, the peninsula on which ancient Arkesia wal located. A whitewashed path climbs up to the top of the rock offering views to the two shores. Here too, marble columns make their appearance on the acropolis and in the churchyard of Agia Sofia withs its mosaics. Nearby Arkasa there is the fishing village of Finiki where restaurants near by the sea serve fresh fish cought by the local fishermen. 
very experienced staff lends a hand to your diving satisfaction. Discover the magical underwater world and the crystal clear water around the island. Participate to well organized "safari" dive, or try one of adventure dives and have the opportunity to visit an absolutely safe shipwreck. For further information about diving. 
spots on the island, the Lagoon, which has shallow water and is good for beginners and freestyles, Gun Bay, where the wind is gusty and Devils Bay, which has constant strong winds and flat water ideal for speed sailors. As one of the southern islands of the Dodekanese, next to well-known Karpathos, in summer it attracts again and again surfers from all around Europe.
Greece: virgin beaches with crystal clear waters, with sand or tiny pebbles, which have remained untouched by human activity. Here at the edge of the southeastern Aegean, at the bottom of the Dodecanese, the Karpathian Sea as the meeting point for four seas, each of which is different. To the east, one the leeward side, the precipitous cliffs plunge into the the waves while embracing truly exotic beaches such as Appela. To the south are beaches of Amopi, well protected form the strong winds by a string of a small bays. But as soon you head southeast the Anemoessa (full winds) creates the surfers paradise at Valias, Nikolaki Pounta and Makris Gialos. In the Region of Arkasa Adeia, Agios Theodoros, Toichiasmenaki, Agios Nikolaos and Agia Sofia under acropolis of ancient Arkesia, and after protected Finiki (small port - fishing village) and finally Kamarakia gives visitors different paradises to enjoy.
has roots from ancient years and especially because of the local people's devotion to preserving their customs and traditions and living according to these values. One can attend a karpathian "glenti" in Greek Orthodox celebrations and in social events especially weddings, baptisms,name days after eating the traditional karpathian dishes.The Karpathian wedding is one of the most celebrated events - the preparations last one week and the day of the ceremony the local musicians start playing in the morning to finish the feast 2-3 days later! Other feasts are:
