Vatha Beach at Kipos Afiarti
Exploring Karpathos Sailing Holidays area
This is the surfers' favourite beach. A passable dirt road leads there, 300 m from the central road before the airport. The distance from Pigadia is 13.5 km and the 1 km-long beach is full of coarse sand. There is a wind-surfing station here with a bar for the fans of the sport, their friends and spectators. There are no beach umbrellas. The organisation for surfing is quite impressive and provides total safety within a friendly environment.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.