SIGHTS &
LANDMARKS
EXPLORE
Karpathos is a Greek Island with a rich history that dates back to the Neolithic period. The island has several historical sights, ruins, and early-Christian basilicas to explore, as well as a few museums to visit. The most famous museum in Karpathos island is probably the Archaeological Museum, which is located in Karpathos town and has three halls which host findings from the Neolithic times up to the Middle Ages. You may find below the most popular sights and landmarks to visit during your holidays in Karpathos Island:
SIGHTS &
LANDMARKS
OLYMPOS
Situated at an altitude of 250m, at the saddle of the mountain of Prophet Elias, Olympos is the northernmost and most mountainous village of Karpathos. Long-term isolation from the rest of Karpathos helped the village to maintain its particular cultural identity until nowadays. The ancient dialect that people speak, traditional music, customs and architecture are a few examples of this uniqueness that the village presents. For organizing a guided tour in the alleyways of Olympos and/or a traditional cooking lesson, please address to personalized services of Arpathea Villas or simply ask at the reception.
SARIA
Saria, the uninhabited island at the north of Karpathos, is an important ecological area with many antiquities, which can be toured only on foot. Small boat cruises leaving in the morning from the port of Pigadia or Diafani, offer sightseeing tours through the area of Saria, Vroukounda and Tristomo, along with swimming and eating at these inaccessible beaches of Karpathos.
OLYMPOS
Situated at an altitude of 250m, at the saddle of the mountain of Prophet Elias, Olympos is the northernmost and most mountainous village of Karpathos. Long-term isolation from the rest of Karpathos helped the village to maintain its particular cultural identity until nowadays. The ancient dialect that people speak, traditional music, customs and architecture are a few examples of this uniqueness that the village presents. For organizing a guided tour in the alleyways of Olympos and/or a traditional cooking lesson, please address to personalized services of Arpathea Villas or simply ask at the reception.
SARIA
Saria, the uninhabited island at the north of Karpathos, is an important ecological area with many antiquities, which can be toured only on foot. Small boat cruises leaving in the morning from the port of Pigadia or Diafani, offer sightseeing tours through the area of Saria, Vroukounda and Tristomo, along with swimming and eating at these inaccessible beaches of Karpathos.
ARMATHIA
Armathia is a Greek island belonging to the Dodecanese group in the eastern Aegean sea. It is part of the municipality of Kasos. In the census of 1951 there were 8 recorded inhabitants but it has since become uninhabited. At its peak it sustained a community of over 100 who were mainly involved in mining the rich deposits of gypsum intended for export. It is now a tourist destination for day trippers from neighbouring developed islands. The recently constructed observatory attracts wildlife observers. For organizing a private boat day tour to Armathia and/or Kasos Island, departing from neighboring village of Finiki, please address to personalized services of Arpathea Villas or simply ask at the reception.
KASOS ISLAND
The picturesque island of Kasos, the sight of which you enjoy every day from Arpathea Villas, is an ideal destination for a daily excursion since it is connected with the island of Karpathos via ferries. The ferries regularly leave from Pigadia port. However if you are seeking to a private boat day tour to Kasos island and/or to Armathia, departing from neighboring village of Finiki, please address to personalized services of Arpathea Villas or simply ask at the reception.
ARMATHIA
Armathia is a Greek island belonging to the Dodecanese group in the eastern Aegean sea. It is part of the municipality of Kasos. In the census of 1951 there were 8 recorded inhabitants but it has since become uninhabited. At its peak it sustained a community of over 100 who were mainly involved in mining the rich deposits of gypsum intended for export. It is now a tourist destination for day trippers from neighbouring developed islands. The recently constructed observatory attracts wildlife observers. For organizing a private boat day tour to Armathia and/or Kasos Island, departing from neighboring village of Finiki, please address to personalized services of Arpathea Villas or simply ask at the reception.
KASOS ISLAND
The picturesque island of Kasos, the sight of which you enjoy every day from Arpathea Villas, is an ideal destination for a daily excursion since it is connected with the island of Karpathos via ferries. The ferries regularly leave from Pigadia port. However if you are seeking to a private boat day tour to Kasos island and/or to Armathia, departing from neighboring village of Finiki, please address to personalized services of Arpathea Villas or simply ask at the reception.
FINIKI
Finiki is a lovely coastal settlement located only 1 km south of ARPATHEA VILLAS. It is mostly known for the fish taverns serving local delicacies and delicious meals. The wooden boats at the picturesque port adorn the entire settlement and right next to it is a beautiful sandy beach, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. From the chapel of Agios Nikolaos you can enjoy some amazing panoramic views of the settlement and the sea. In close distance is the village of Arkasa.
