Agios Minas Beach at Olympos
Exploring Karpathos Sailing Holidays area
The beach of Agios Minas is not organized at all, but it offers a wide beach, crystal clear very clean sea, and a fascinating environment.
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Oceanis 48 (5Cab) Class
Pigadia or Port Karpathos is one of two harbors in the island of Karpathos. The main space available for visiting yachts is on the outside of the mole enclosing the fishing harbor, where yachts anchor moor in depths of 5 meters (the inside of the mole is full of fishing boats on laid moorings and a yacht should not attempt to enter).
The port of Emporeió is protected by a curved mole, which begins from the northwest limit of the port and extends for approximately 110 m to the northeast where it turns and extends for 105 m to the northeast.
Its outer side is protected by natural rocks while its inner side is quayed, with depths of 3.
The port of Fry is protected from the west by a breakwater that is set to the northeast (sized 335 X 10 m), which is the west limit of the port. The breakwater consists of natural rocks.
At Agios Minas beach you can dine at Anemos Sunrise Restaurant where fresh fish is available daily at the best prices on the island. All cooked on charcoal.
21 kilometres away from Pigadia Village, on the western coast of Karpathos Island, there is a beautiful sandy beach with crystalline waters. Accommodations, cafes and taverns are available at the village.
Take the road to Amoopi and before you get there a dirt road, in good condition, to your right will lead you to Fokia (there is a sign). A small quiet beach awaits you with shallow waters, large pebbles, little shade, boats moored at the edge and a new hotel where you will find water and anything else you may need as there is also a snack bar.
This is the surfers' favourite beach. A passable dirt road leads there, 300 m from the central road before the airport.
This beach is located on the southwest part of the island and 2 kilometers from the airport. It has beautiful long shore of golden sand and very shallow waters, but also there are challenging waves making it a surfers and kite surfers a true and unforgettable experience.
Trachanamos is located nearly 2.7 kilometers south of Arkasa village and just off the main road from Arkasa to Agios theodoros Beach.
Until the tourists discovered Karpathos Lefkos was a small picturesque fishing village. Today the fishermen are a minority and the tourists have taken over almost entirely.
To the beach of Sikelao will lead you the road that go for Mesochori. The distance from Pigadia is 21km.
Take the road from Arkasa to Mesochori and 5 km. after the crossing of Agios Georgios, a very bad road (two hundred meters) will bring you to the Proni.
Three kilometres afterwards Proni a difficult earth-road 500m., that begins from the central street you will lead to Adeia.
A large pebbled beach on the land, deep waters and enough waves. You will get there by an asphalt road which crosses (left) with the main road that goes to Mesohori, in Agios Georgios (signposted).
About 15 km southeast of Olympos, between Olympos and Spoa. An isolated beach, in the middle of the island, without food or water anywhere within walking distance.
The beach of Lare is located in the west side of Karpathos Island, near the village of Lefkos. It is a small, rocky, deserted bay, ideal for fishing and snorkeling.
The beach of Samaki is located in the west side of Karpathos Island, near the village of Mesochori. It is a lovely, small beach with pebbles and some rocks ideal for fishing and snorkeling.
On the east coast of Karpathos, between Spoa and Pigadia. A wonderful pebbly beach, with crystal clear waters, in the middle of nowhere.
This beautiful beach is located in front of the village, Diafani, about 70km northwest of Pigadia. The sea here is light blue and transparent, and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
The sandy beach of Damatria is situated at a distance of 13 kilometers southern to Pigadia. The fine yellow sand, the clean sea and the calmness make it ideal for families.
Among the beaches of Kasos definitely stands out as is the very near to Armathia island. The view, is an incredible combination of the Cycladic landscape.
Among the beaches of Kasos definitely stands out as is the very near to Armathia island. The view, is an incredible combination of the Cycladic landscape.
Located in the southern part of the island with its natural harbor, it was used during ancient times,from the Minoan sailors . The beach is always protected from the winds, while in the open, waves are formed individually, making the location, a small paradise for lovers of windsurfing.
The small sandy beach of Ammoope (hole in the sand in Greek), or as it is better known, Mikri (small) Ammoope, is one of the loveliest beaches of the island, with light yellow sand and crystal clear sea. It is situated at a distance of 7 kilometers southern to Pigadia.
The well organized beach of Megali (“big”) Ammoope, or Votsalakia (“fine pebbles”), as it is better known due to the fine pebbles, is the most popular beach of the island, for all ages of visitors. It is situated at a distance of 6 kilometers southern to Pigadia, in front of the homonymous settlement.
Christou Pigadi means Christ's Well and took its name beacuse there is water springing from a rock at the beach. In fact there are two adjacent beaches at the area; a long one and a smaller one, both sandy and of unique natural beauty.
Antiperatos beach is located on the west side of Kasos near Ammoua. It is a pebbled beach with crystal waters.
The beautiful beach of Diakoftis is situated at the southwestern coast of the island, some 21 kilometers far from Pigadia. It is a sandy beach with nice white sand and crystal clear sea, situated within a wonderful landscape.
The sandy beach of Achata is a lovely and quiet beach with nice sand and pebbles and a wonderful sea with fascinating colors. It is situated some 13 kilometers northern to Pigadia.
The sandy beach of Kyra Panagia is one of the most famous, wonderful, clean and well organized beaches of Karpathos. It is situated at a distance of some 15 kilometers northern to Pigadia within a breathtaking landscape.
Apella is the most well known beach of Karpathos. It is a sandy beach with nice white sand and pebbles and with crystal clear deep sea.
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Small sandy beach at a short distance from Spoa village. Rocky fascinating environment around Agios Nikolaos beach where the sea is crystal clear and very clean.
The nice sandy beach of Pounta where you will swim in a crystal clear sea and sunbathe on golden sand; an unforgettable experience. Is not organized at all, but it offers crystal clear very clean sea and fine sand.
Agioi Theodoroi is a remote beach with crystal clear and very clean sea. The seabed of the beach is fascinating and ideal for snorkeling.
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The beach of Agios Nikolaos is a well organized beach close to Arkasa. It is situated at a distance of 15,5 kilometers southwestern to Pigadia.
Tristomo is the northernmost, most remote village of Karpathos. The village is located on the eastern end of Tristomo harbor, a natural harbor with three openings on its western side.