Aphiartis Resort

A surfers´ paradise - that is probably the most fitting name for the Aphiartis resort, located approximately 20 km from the island capital in a picturesque bay in the southernmost part of Karpathos. The local yellow rocks slope gently to the several kilometres long sandy beach and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean. 

Life in the Aphiartis resort is rather calm, yet when seeing the high waves, it makes the surfers´ blood boil. In fact the place has favourable weather conditions assuring strong wind during the summer months, called Meltemi, creating the beautifully rippling water surface. In the Hen Bay that has rather shallow water, you can try surfing before setting of to the open sea. You don´t even need your own equipment as there are rental services in the place with everything you need. Yet if you bring your own surfboard, you can store it in some of the left-luggage offices in Aphiartis. And even if you are not an active surfer, it doesn´t matter. From the coast or a bar, you can observe the effort of those who have been bold enough and decided to try it, sitting over a glass of a delicious drink. 

In Aphiartis there is a small hotel and private rooms for rent. As for refreshment, there are several tavernas and bars.

Video from Aphiartis

Where else to go on Karpathos?

Some of the most visited resorts on Karpathos are: Amoopi, Aphiartis (Afiartis), Arkassa, Diafani, Finiki, Lakki, Lefkos and Pigadia.