by Athina | Jun 3, 2025 | Practical info
You’re sitting on the beach with a book, and suddenly you feel a small tremble. Was that an earthquake? Probably and honestly, that’s nothing unusual here on Karpathos. But I totally get it if it catches you off guard, especially if you’ve never experienced one...
by Athina | May 6, 2025 | Practical info, Stay, Travel tips
Are you planning a road trip through Greece with a camper van? Be aware: as of 2025, Greece has a new law that limits where campers can park or stay overnight. Law 5170/2025, effective from January 20, 2025, prohibits camping outside of official sites. In simple...
by Athina | May 22, 2024 | Practical info
Not everyone expects Karpathos to have its own airport because the island is so small. Yet Karpathos does indeed have an airport. Officially it is the Karpathos Island National Airport, but is often called Karpathos Airport and for those who want to know, its IATA...
by Athina | May 13, 2024 | Practical info
Karpathos is known for its beautiful beaches, authentic villages, and breathtaking nature.While we personally prefer renting a car on Karpathos for the freedom it gives, we understand that’s not possible (or practical) for everyone. Thankfully, public transport is a...
by Athina | Feb 28, 2024 | Practical info
On Facebook there are several groups about Greece and every time someone has a question about Karpathos, there are always about 10 people who shout: “DO NOT GO TO KARPATHOS, THE WIND IS ALWAYS SO EXTREME AND YOU CAN’T DO ANYTHING”. We don’t...
by Athina | May 24, 2022 | Hotspots, Must do, Practical info
A question we get with some regularity as soon as the season starts again: is Karpathos child-friendly or not? And answering it is sometimes difficult, because when exactly is something child-friendly or not? Everyone has his or her own interpretation of that....
