Marigo & Spiro
Karpathos Must See & Do
Apella Beach
world famous Apella Beach!!!
Agios Nikolaos Beach - Spoa
Gorgeous, quiet space. Low key rural atmosphere, hidden gem, without chairs and umbrellas, no service. But restaurants are incredible: To Votsalo & Portobello.
Diakoftis Beach
Lagoon style beach, may get a little windy, but a must see. Chairs & umbrella's available. Famous for its crystal clear water and white sand! Located closer to the airport.
Achata Beach
Gorgeous, can swim though rustic caves. Perfect for families. Achata beach is a small rocky bay with gray pebbles, and with crystal-clear, turquise / emerald green-coloured water. The visitors of Achata say that the life in the sea is almost as vivid as in the tropical seas. Indeed, the seabed of Achata is one of the richest on the island, so it is ideal for snorkeling. The clarity is the water is really impressiv and is surrounded by high cliffs, which shapes the bay. Achata is easy to reach by car because the beach can be accessed via a narrow road that starts from Aperi. On the way to the beach, you’ll see many amazing caves in the valley. Before you reach Achata, you’ll see also a little chapel with blue dome next to the road. At the end of the road here is a parking site.
Lefkos beach
White sand, shallow waters and some of the most delicious food on the island. Come for fresh fish, and awesome day on the beach and tons of cocktails! The beach and the fishing port of Kato Lefkos and the slightly higher positioned village of Lefkos are located in the west of the island of Karpathos, 33 kilometers from the capital Pigadia or Karpathos Town. The village can be reached from Arkasa via the route along the coast that leads past the village of Finiki. In Lefkos itself you have to drive down towards the coast in order to get to the beach. In the bay where Lefkos is located you will find several restaurants and some shops.
Day Trip to Olympos for Famous Sunset Photos
Olympos Village Karpathos: Olympos is a village of exceptional beauty, traditional customs and insanely stunning picturesque landscapes and sunsets aka Perfect for Instagram Photos! Houses in Olympos are built amidst lush green forests and preserve their traditional colour and layout. The village itself is a live museum with an idyllic atmosphere when the clouds come down and surround the village. The old traditional customs play a massive everyday role in the stunning and unforgettable aesthetic of this world famous village and frankly it is absolutely incredible to see.
DIVING: Karpathos Diving Center
The incredible water clarity and rocky geology in the Aegean around Karpathos puts diving on the list of things to keep in mind. The island’s one diving centre is in Pigadia on the main promenade and provides all the courses in the PADI curriculum, whether you’re diving for fun or working towards technical certification. There are 18 dive sites around Karpathos, from wrecks to reefs, underwater arches and caves like the magical St Peter’s Cathedral, where shafts of light filter illuminate a massive chamber. Trips are also arranged to Saria, which has colourful wildlife in its protected waters.
Meltemi Windsurfing Karpathos
Summer in Karpathos is buffeted by the Meltemi wind, which you may not notice on the sheltered east coast, but can be fierce in the flatter southern region around the airport. This wind is at its strongest from June to September, so the windsurfing and kite-surfing seasons coincide with the tourist rush. The windsurfing capital is Afiartis, which has three main locations: Chicken Bay, Gun Bay and Devil’s Bay, each named for its level of difficulty. Chicken Bay is the one for beginners and kids, while Gun Bay is just right for “blasting” and freestyle. There are guesthouses in Afiartis set up especially windsurfers and two windsurf centres to kit you out with everything you need.
Cooking Class in Avlona - Apollon Private Tours
Tradional cooking 🍳 👨🍳 lessons in Avlona. You can enjoy preparing makarounes (our Karpathian traditional pasta dish), dolmades and bake fresh bread in a traditional outdoor rock oven. Avlona salad and loukoumades will also be served. The price for the cooking lessons: 25€ per person and of course the lunch is included and you pay directly to the restaurant. Amazing Fact: There are only 9 people living in Avlona and 7 donkeys. It’s one of the most peaceful places ever! Call: +30 697-2311-701 +30 22450-23811 Email: apollonprivatetours@gmail.com
Apollon Private Tours
The Grand Circle Village Tour: First visit Aperi for a photo shoot, then head up to Volada (the brides village), followed by Othos to the museum. Continuing to Pyles, Finiki for Lunch or sunset dinner, then to Arkasa, Menetes, then to Panagia . Beach 🏖 Tour: Enjoy swimming and relaxing at the most famous multiple beaches of our Island with the emerald, turquoise and blue waters. We Kyra Panagia & Apella or Lefkos & Mihaliou Kipos (you can pick sea shells) or Diakoftis & Damatria. Trip to Agio Nikola SPOA - there is a private 🚤 boat that can take you for a boat ride inside a cave. The captain will leave you on a private beach that they will choose, that is reachable only by boat and he will pick you up at any time you inform him.
Olymbos Private Tour - Apollon Private Tours
Olympos Village is characterized as one of the most Traditional settlements of Greece. It’s a live museum, that will make you feel like you stepped back into Medieval times. It’s highly recommended!!! First, you will stop at Agios Lucas cave church and then for a swim 🏊♂️ at the gold rewarded Apella beach. Then you will head up north to Olympos. (perfect for a photo shoot). You will see close to multiple windmills, visit the ancient oil mill, the Karpathian Traditional house, the ⛪️ church of Panagia, and will learn of life in the Pirate ages. Strolling through the white washed paths you will see outdoor rocked ovens, tourist shops, craftsman and cafés. You can also take pictures with the woman that wear their traditional dresses. You will be lead on the back side of the village with a breath taking panoramic view of the Aegean Sea. You can enjoy eating Makorounes and fresh loukoumades if desired.
What To Eat in Karpathos - Our favorite must try dishes!
Because the food is literally AMAZING in Karpathos, we want to make sure you order all the good stuff :) Here is a list of our favorite dishes: Makarounes - this pasta dish is a long time tradition on the island of Karpathos. Made with flour, water &without any eggs. The process of making the pasta often varies from family to family. The pasta dough is rolled out and cut into long and thin strands, then into smaller pieces which are rolled and shaped into small pasta shells using one’s fingers. The Pasta is combined with crispy sautéed onions, garlic, butter, and a generous amount of grated local sheep’s or goat’s cheese such as myzithra. (this is Marigo's favorite food of all time) Agriadi - very similar to fried calamari Garidaki - a quintessential seafood delicacy of Karpathos, a unique variety of tiny shrimps, bright red, delicate, and sweet & packed with flavor. Crispy-fried in olive oil & seasoned with salt and pepper and eaten whole, including tails, shells, and heads.