The pristine and untamed beaches of Karpathos are in themselves a compelling reason to visit the island.
There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with Karpathos. One of them is its striking beaches of wild beauty. The second-largest island in the Dodecanese boasts 160 km of coastline with countless beaches for every taste: organized or secluded, pebbly or sandy. We have handpicked and recommend some of the most beautiful beaches of Karpathos for swims in crystal-clearturquoise waters.
Apella
The exotic Apella beach is one of the most beautiful in the Aegean. It lies on the east side of the island, 22 km from Pigadia. Pines leaning over the shore, white sand with pebbles, and crystal-clear waters in every shade of blue-green make the scenery exhilarating. The beach is organized, but there is also plenty of room to spread your towel and relax in the shade.
Achata
Among the most impressive beaches of Karpathos, Achata is on the east coast of the island, 12 km from Pigadia. The beach is sandy with fine pebbles. Deep blue waters and the imposing masses of rock surrounding it compose a magical setting. The seabed is ideal for exploration. Achata is organized with umbrellas and a taverna.
Kyra Panagia
The beautiful beach of Kyra Panagia is on the east coast of the island, 19 km from Pigadia. It is organized and has easy access. On one side stands the little church of Panagia with its red dome and on the other a huge rock. Between them, a broad, spacious sandy shore with fine pebbles and crystal-clear deep waters will offer you unique moments of relaxation.
Amoopi
The picturesque beaches of Amoopi are sandy and organized, sheltered from the wind, and have shallow waters. They are ideal for families with small children. The turquoise waters impress. Beside the sea there are restaurants and tavernas where you can taste the local cuisine.
Agios Minas
On the road to Olympos lies the beautiful beach of Agios Minas, ideal for quieter swims. It has deep azure waters and fine pebbles. The picturesque little church above the beach is an ideal spot for photos. You can come by car (there is about 4 km of dirt road) or by boat from Pigadia.
Diakoftis
A beach with exotic beauty, in the south of the island, on the road to the airport. It is a double beach consisting of a strip of white sand and a few rocks. Its waters are shallow and turquoise. Diakoftis is one of the most remote on Karpathos, but the wild beauty of the landscape will reward you for the journey you will make.
