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

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

Astypalea is famous for its high quality honey, fresh fish, chlori cheese and the tangerine syrup sweet. The island’s specialties include spaghetti with lobster, balls with octopus, rabbit, goat meat stuffed with rice and spices, radista (lentils with grated pasta and vinegar), as well as pougia (cheese pie with honey) and honey donuts.

The island’s major 3-day traditional feast takes place on 15th August at the church of Panagia Portaitissa (Astypalea’s top religious centre, also famous for its exceptional architecture and ecclesiastical Museum). On the other hand, the annual, popular and acclaimed Astypalea Festival, organized by the island’s municipality, hosts, among other events, notable music performances by Greek and foreign artists.

Visit the well-known cave of Drakos with impressive stalactites and stalagmites, a former pirates’ haven according to the legend (preferably accessible by boat, close to the area of Vathy). You can also check out the Baths of Tallara (5th c AD roman baths with fabulous mosaics, located at Maltezana). If you fancy more action, you can chose between hiking, climbing, boat excursions, water sports, diving and sear gunning.

From Pera Gialos, you can take the boat that leads to these two small uninhabited satellite islands. They are a must-see and highly recommended for swimming in their pristine, exotic beaches with aquamarine waters.

The trademark Venetian castle that sits at the hilltop is the number one attraction in Chora.