2Karpathos – A Hidden Gem in the Dodecanese

Tucked between Rhodes and Crete, Karpathos combines dramatic mountain landscapes with traditional villages where old customs and dialects are still preserved. The village of Olympos is particularly unique, with women dressed in traditional attire and ancient traditions alive in everyday life. The island also has stunning beaches like Apella and Kyra Panagia, often considered among the best in Greece. Its isolation has kept it blissfully free from mass tourism.