Hotels in Karpathos, Greece
Karpathos is a Greek island in the Aegean between Crete and Rhodes, with a Mediterranean climate: hot dry summers averaging 86°F (30°C) and mild winters around 55°F (13°C). It's famous for the traditional village of Olympos, where residents still wear handmade costumes and speak a local dialect influenced by Venetian rule, and for windsurfing at Afiartis Bay, where strong Meltemi winds create perfect conditions from June to September. In summer, you can windsurf or swim at Kyra Panagia beach, while spring and autumn allow hiking through gorges to the ancient Temple of Apollo; winter offers a quiet escape to explore mountain villages without crowds.