Karpathos

General information

Karpathos is the second largest island of the Greek complex of Dodecanese. It is located in the middle of the Carpathian Sea between Rhodes and Crete and the capital is Pigadia. It has an area of 302,152 sq. Km., A coastline of 160 km. And a total population of 7,310 inhabitants. It is a rich habitat and for this reason it has protected areas, where populations of endangered species survive. Karpathos is a Greek island rich in culture and traditions, beautifully mountainous in the north and fertile in the south with many fantastic beaches with crystal clear waters. It is an island that maintains a lot of old Greek fashion, with women in the picturesque mountain villages dressed in their traditional costume.

Public Transport

(3) Karpathos has an international airport with one of the largest airports in Greece and building facilities of 12,500 sq.m. The island is connected by ferry to Piraeus, Crete, Kasos, Rhodes, Halki and other islands of the Dodecanese and Cyclades. Karpathos together with t3) Location (map + add satellite map) * remove the map from the home page