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Karpathos Island is located on the southeastern part of Greece and is situated between the islands of Rhodes and Crete. Together with the islands of Kasos (west) and Saria (north), Karpathos is its own eparchy within the Dodecanese prefecture. The island has yet to receive extensive publisity by the media which have allowed it to maintain its virgin landscape and one of the words' oldest communities (Olymbos) which preserved its customs, traditions, arts, and dialect for over 2000 years.

Besides its rich history and preserved traditions, Karpathos is full of natural beauties all hiden within the rough terrain of the island. Some of the best Mediterranean beaches according to major european magazines can be found in Karpathos (Apella, Agios Nikolaos of Spoa, Agios Minas) as well as beaches of all tastes and preferences.

Karpathos offers many recreational activities including snorkeling and skuba diving in the waters of the Karpathian Sea as well as windsurfing in and around the Devlis Bay course of the Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour. For hikers, Karpathos has 18 hiking paths throughout the southern plains and rough cliffs on the north of the island.

Karpathos’ cuisine is famous for its unique recipes. Some of the most famous dishes are hilopites, makarounes, kofta and kouloures. Try desserts made with local pure ingredients. Among them distinguish baklavas, loukoumades and sousamomelo, wedding’s traditional sweet.