Karpathos is the second largest island in the Dodekanese – after Rhodes.
It is situated between Crete and Rhodes, in the “Karpathian Sea”.
The location of the island is strategic since it is the natural bridge
which unites Crete with Asia Minor.The beaches of Karpathos are something the visitor cannot find
in many islands of Greece: virgin beaches with crystal clear waters,
with sand or tiny pebbles, which have remained untouched
by human activity.
Variety, contrast and harmony compose fascinating scenery and an unforgettable destination. Rightly Karpathos is characterized as one of the most beautiful islands of Greece.
ArkasaArkasa and Finiki are located in the Southwest part of Karpathos. Arkasa today is one of the most developing tourist centres of Karpathos, living a modern life together with very old memories, the history is thousands of years back reflecting today’s life..
Arkasa today offers visitors a wide variety of accommodations , rooms , studios, apartments, hotels , restaurants , tavernas , café’s , car & motorbike rentals , sightseeing , various activities throughout the area , fishing , mountain walking and of course visitors here will feel the local life of the people and there warm hospitality.
Archeological:
In Palaiokastro – that so much bravely it stands against all the sea waves of the Karpathian sea - people already live from the prehistoric times.
And appears that they have never left.
This is testified by the later monuments, as the mosaics of
Saint Anastasia of 5th century and the church of Saint Sofia. Thus they reached today having their houses, next to the sea,
and between their own gardens.
Finiki
Finiki village, well known for all the fish restaurants and tavernas, and its history during the period of the second world war (the boat monument of Immakolata in the center of Finiki – Heroic Local fisherman then with a small fishing boat of 7 meters went to Alexandria Egypt to help the independence of the island during the war..)
Within the settlement, together with beautiful wooden boats you will find
a small sandy beach with shallow waters. Its a Must to visit all the tavernas and restaurants there, as you will get the change to taste real fresh fish together with traditional Karpathian and Greek appetizers (mezedes).
Just 500 m away from the center of Finiki you can find “Kamarakia” beach and “Ais Giorgis” beach. These are very quiet and clean beaches, ideal to relax and unwind.
If someone is interested in “climbing” or “walking”, there are mountains and places which are suitable.
