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Karpathos (AOK)
Depart 20 January, 2025
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Karpathos (AOK)
Depart 13 January, 2025
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Athens (ATH)to

Karpathos (AOK)
Depart 17 January, 2025
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Athens (ATH)to

Karpathos (AOK)
Depart 22 January, 2025
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Athens (ATH)to

Karpathos (AOK)
Depart 02 December, 2024
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Athens (ATH)to

Karpathos (AOK)
Depart 15 January, 2025
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FromAthens (ATH)ToKarpathos (AOK)One-way
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Depart 09 February, 2025

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€47*

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FromRhodes (RHO)ToKarpathos (AOK)One-way
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Depart 06 December, 2024

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€162*

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FromKozani (KZI)ToKarpathos (AOK)One-way
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Depart 01 December, 2024

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€119*

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FromMunich (MUC)ToKarpathos (AOK)One-way
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Depart 24 November, 2024

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€175*

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FromThessaloniki (SKG)ToKarpathos (AOK)One-way
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Depart 28 February, 2025

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€87*

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Explore the city of Karpathos

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Airport

Karpathos Airport (AOK)

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Destination

The second largest island in the Dodecanese, Karpathos, stands out for its charming contrasts - lush mountains and dozens of beaches, magical sea views and picturesque villages full of traditions, colours and customs, homemade food and lively bars and cafes. Wild, remote and unique, Karpathos is an ideal destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts and visitors looking for a remote paradise, ideal to relax away from the hustle and bustle.

Karpathos stands out for one thing in particular, its amazing beaches! Kyra Panagia and Apella are the most beautiful and popular beaches of Karpathos. If you like water sports, then go to the south coast of Karpathos, which is ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing!

The island is scattered by picturesque villages, which exude a traditional charm! The most beautiful is undoubtedly Mount Olympus, a picturesque mountain village. Olympus is the ideal place to take a look at the island's tradition: every house has its windmill and its church, while women still wear traditional costumes in their daily lives.

Some archaeological sites, museums and churches are landmarks of the island. Moreover, one of the best things to do in Karpathos is to make a quick trip to the remote Saria. This island may be uninhabited, but it boasts amazing beaches!

So don't hold it up any longer! Visit Karpathos and let it enchant you!

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The history

According to Greek mythology, the first inhabitant of Karpathos was Titan Iapetos, son of Heaven and Gaia. However, the archaeological findings proved that the island was inhabited during the Neolithic period and that the Minoans had a great influence on the culture and history of Karpathos. The Acropolis of Arkasa was built by the Mycenaeans after their arrival on the island in the 14th century BC. Then came the Phoenicians, followed by the Dorians, who settled in Karpathos around 1,000 BC and brought great prosperity to the island. In 478 BC, Karpathos participated in the First Athenian Alliance. He was an ally of Athens during the Peloponnesian Wars that took place from 431 to 404 BC, but after the defeat of the Athenians, the island succumbed to the Spartans. It again became part of the Athenian Alliance in 397 BC and became independent. Karpathos passed after various invaders, such as Romans, Arabs, Venetians, Ottomans and others. Karpathos participated in the Greek Revolution of 1821, became independent in 1823, was given to the Turks in 1830, suffered an Italian invasion in 1912, a German invasion in 1943 and eventually joined the independent Greek State in 1948.

KARPATHOS HISTORY

District & Archaeological Museum

The District is a complex of buildings in the Pigadia of Karpathos, which was built during the Italian occupation to house the administrative headquarters of the Italians. The District consists of three buildings and has a square outside. Today it houses the Archaeological Museum of Karpathos, which dates back to the Italian occupation of the island before the Second World War and will take you back thousands of years, through a collection of objects from prehistoric to Neolithic times. Many cultural events are also organized in its courtyard.

Saria Island

The small islet of Saria, located at the northern end of Karpathos, is separated from the mainland of Karpathos by a narrow, long straight line. It is believed that the two islands were united in antiquity and a powerful earthquake divided them. Historical evidence reveals that there was a kingdom there, probably the ancient city of Nisyros. The ruins of ancient Nisyros, including a temple dedicated to Apollo, are still at the bottom of the sea between Saria and Karpathos. This tiny island has an impressive scenery consisting of pristine beaches with white sand and crystal clear waters, steep rocks, deep caves and rushing streams.

Makarounes

Makarounes is a traditional pasta of the island of Karpathos. They're usually made with flour and water - no eggs. There are no strict measurements of ingredients, even the preparation process of pasta often varies from family to family. The pasta dough is first opened and cut into long and thin threads, then into smaller pieces which are wrapped and shaped into small shells with fingers. Boiled makarounes are the main ingredient of a local specialty that combines pasta with sautéed onions, garlic, butter and a generous amount of grated local sheep or goat cheese, such as mizithra.

Vyzanti

Vyzanti is a Carpathian specialty that is an integral part of the traditional Greek Easter holidays on the island. It usually consists of either kid or lamb, stuffed with chopped offal, rice or bulgur, onions, pine nuts and raisins, and flavored with cloves, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, dill and pepper. After filling, the food is placed in a traditional wood oven, sealed with mud and clay and slowly cooked over an entire night. The next day, on Easter Sunday, the food comes out of the oven and is served directly on the table for lunch. The locals usually enjoy it with plenty of fine Carpathian wine!

Kopeles (Spinach Pies)

The Carpathian spinach pies, or Kopeles as you will hear them from the locals of the island, will not remind you of anything from the traditional spinach pies that you are accustomed to eating or have probably tried at least once in your life. On the contrary, they follow a tasty and appearance "patent" of their own! Their mixture consists of spinach, rice and onion and is slightly flavored with lemon juice and herbs. Yes, you read right! They don't contain cheese, but trust us that you won't miss his absence at all. Their dough is crescent-shaped, molded in individual portions and baked until they rise, turn golden brown and release all their wonderful aromas.

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