Hotels of Greece
Karpathos
Going to Karpathos is like going to another world if you have never been to Greece before or if you have traveled in Greece before, a way of life you thought had disappeared a half a century ago. The island is very traditional, especially the mountain village of Olympos which was isolated for centuries and still carries on many medieval customs and crafts and is one of the most beautiful villages in Greece. However there are a surprising number of very nice hotels some quite modern and some traditional. One side of the island is rocky while the other is more fertile and green. A line of mountains separate the two . Many nice beaches some with hotels and restaurants but tourism has not gotten out of hand here...yet even with direct flights from some European cities and of course Athens. The port town of Pigadia is the island's capital and has hotels, restaurants and cafes on an active waterfront.
Click on the links below to see my recommended hotels followed by other highly rated accommodations. You can also use the Karpathos Hotel Search if the choices here seem too overwhelming or if you are looking for a particular hotel. A great way to plan your trip is my Create-an-itinerary page which allows you to put together a custom itinerary with the help of a travel agency with no obligation to book. You can find recommended travel agencies on Matt's Travel Agencies and Tours Page. For more information on the island visit Matt's Guide to Karpathos.
