Unspoilt by mass tourism, Karpathos still offers deserted beaches, idyllic mountain villages hugging rugged hillsides and cosy tavernas. What makes this island so attractive is its pristine, authentic atmosphere; time seems to have passed it by.

If your a windsurfer come to Karpathos in summer and you will find everything your windsurfer's heart could possibly desire. This long narrow island juts out between Rhodes and Crete, and the meltemi blows full force from the north down through the high mountains, with high-wind days being virtually an everyday occurrence in July and August.

Karpathos enjoys steady winds even in spring and autumn, making it an ideal spot for novices and those who wish to improve their surfing skills. But advanced surfers, too, can rely on getting a really good run for their money. It is simply a wind addicts' paradise.

Things to do on Karpathos:

 

 Enjoy a good dinner and the sunset in the rustic "Pine tree" beach restaurant on the western coast of Karpathos

 A hike through the unspoilt, rocky landscape on the highest mountain of the island, Kali Limni

 A stroll through the maze of small alleys of the picturesque village of Mescochori

 Bathing at secluded, solitary beaches on windless days

 Dinner in a typical, authentic kafenion in Menetes

 Delicious Greek starters in the "Orea Karpathos" harbour taverna