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More ancient sights

At the area of Pigadia you can see the ruins of the ancient city of Posidion, the early Christian basilica of Agia Sofia and the cave of Poseidon (a former ancient religious centre). Near the village of Lefkos, lay the remains of an ancient city, with acropolis, roman cistern and churches.

Paleokastro

Situated at the coastal village of Arkassa, this hill is occupied by the remains of the ancient city of Arkessia, the relics of the 5th c basilica of Agia Anastasia and the ruins of the 14th c BC Mycenaenan acropolis with cyclopean walls.

Day trip to Saria

The small, uninhabited satellite island of Karpathos is 100% pristine. It features important archaeological findings, beautiful beaches, while it is also a shelter for numerous rare bird species, as well as the Mediterranean monk seal. Together with the northern part of Karpathos, they are an ecological protected area.

Aperi

The beautiful, mountainous former capital of Karpathos is built among lush vegetation and it’s worth visiting for its architecture

Olymbos

An open folklore museum and one of the top attractions among the Greek islands. Olymbos is a unique, picturesque village that embodies the grandeur of Karpathian traditions, combined with the region’s many natural beauties and great architecture