The most beautiful beaches of Karpathos
The best swimming on Karpathos Island
Karpathos has not only beautiful mountainous hinterland and historic towns, but also a number of beautiful beaches. The perfect place for lovers of luxury swimming. We made a selection of TOP 10, which you should not miss here.
Achata beach
The most beautiful beach in Karpathos
At the end of the long valley lies the beautiful bay of Achata. On both sides there are towering rocky walls above it. The beach is made of tiny stones and thanks to its beauty is a popular destination for tourists. The road leading here is very narrow. continue reading
Apella Beach
The most famous beach on Karpathos
Perhaps the most famous beach in Karpathos is 250 meters long Apella. You get here on a narrow, twisted road. From the mountains you go straight into this fairytale bay with beautiful views on all sides. The disadvantage is the huge overcrowding, thanks to the boat trips from Pigadia spewing another hundreds people. continue reading
Damatria Beach
The beach below the rocky ridge
In the places where the flat part of Karpathos Island ends and the beautiful mountain ridges begin, you will find the great Damatria beach. Due to its location on the east coast, there is much less blowing and the water is calm. continue reading
Amoopi Beach
Beautiful bay with lots of beaches
Interesting Amoopi Bay has four different beaches. Among the most picturesque is a small beach with a white cliff in the north of the bay. continue reading
Agios Nicolaos Beach
Beach with big waves
Agios Nicolaos Beach is located by the historic city of Arkasa between two massive mountains. An ideal place for wave enthusiasts who are practically always there. Indeed, like most beaches in the west of Karpathos. continue reading
Christou Pigadi Beach
Magic Bay on Karpathos
Christou Pigadi Beach is just a short distance from the more famous Damatria Beach. It is ideal for those who like less busy beaches. The water here is calm, but it can blow quite well. After all, it is located on the border of the flat and mountainous part of the island. continue reading
Agios Theodoros Beach
Beautiful beach under sandstone cliff
Agios Theodoros Beach is located at the very southwest end of Karpathos Island. At first glance, this is not a very welcoming place. The plains above the cliff almost always blow, but the beach itself is protected from both the waves and the wind and there is beautiful swimming. A nice backdrop is made by a cliff colored from yellow to orange. continue reading
Finiki Beach
Beach right under the mountains
Finiki beach would probably not be among the top on the island if it had not such a nice neighborhood in the form of a rock ridge on one side and a small church on the other. Moreover, even on windy days you can swim here without waves. continue reading
Diakoftis Beach
Beach with view of landing aircraft
Oddly enough, you can find one beautiful beach – Diakoftis – at the dismal flat south end of Karpathos. The round, fine sand bay invites you to swim and relax. Make a trip here only when less windy day comes out. As a bonus, there are very close views of landing aircraft – but you have the airport just behind you. continue reading
Pigadia Beach
The longest beach on Karpathos Island
At the capital of the island of Pigadia, you will also find the longest beach of the same name. The beach is two and a half kilometers long and has a completely different character than the other beaches of the island. If you want privacy, choose the southern part of the beach away from the city. continue reading
