Karpathos.
Bookings / month
206
Avg rating
★ 4.7
Verified agents
14
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.41
Time zone
+0 שעות מת"א (אזור זמן זהה)
Language
יוונית
Plug
C / F · 230V
Visa
אין צורך בויזה — ישראלים נכנסים חופשי לאיחוד האירופי (שנגן)
Safety
בטוח מאוד — פשיעה נמוכה, אי שקט ומסביר פנים למשפחות וזוגות
Overview
🇬🇷Karpathos
🇬🇷Greece
Karpathos is the Greek island that hasn't been overrun yet — with turquoise bays that rival anything in the Aegean, hilltop villages living by centuries-old traditions, and the legendary meltemi winds that make it a global paradise for windsurfers and kitesurfers. From the hidden cove of Apella to the remote village of Olympos where women still wear traditional dress, this island feels raw and genuinely discovered, not packaged.
Vacation packages
Vacation packages to Karpathos
Flight + hotel in one package
Alimounda Mare Hotel
Pigadia Bay, Karpathos Town, Karpathos
06.07 – 09.07 · 7 nights
avg / person from
$1,670
total $3,340
Romantica Hotel Karpathos
Karpathos Town Centre, Karpathos
06.07 – 09.07 · 7 nights
avg / person from
$1,090
total $2,180
Poseidon Studios & Suites
Ammopi Beach, Karpathos
06.07 – 09.07 · 7 nights
avg / person from
$850
total $1,700
Sleep
Curated hotels in Karpathos
Alimounda Mare Hotel
from
$430
per night
Pigadia Bay, Karpathos Town
Romantica Hotel Karpathos
from
$250
per night
Karpathos Town Centre
Poseidon Studios & Suites
from
$200
per night
Ammopi Beach
Elias Beach Hotel
from
$300
per night
Volada Village, North Karpathos
Flights from Tel Aviv
Flights from Tel Aviv in Karpathos
21:55
Tel Aviv (TLV)
00:13
Karpathos (AOK)
05:20
Karpathos (AOK)
07:38
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$165
Total $330
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
11:20
Karpathos (AOK)
17:00
Karpathos (AOK)
19:30
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$215
Total $430
06:15
Tel Aviv (TLV)
12:15
Karpathos (AOK)
11:40
Karpathos (AOK)
17:40
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$150
Total $300
13:10
Tel Aviv (TLV)
15:34
Karpathos (AOK)
19:30
Karpathos (AOK)
21:54
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$255
Total $510
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Karpathos
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
17°
13°
Recommended
פבר
15°
12°
Cool
מרץ
18°
14°
Recommended
אפר
20°
15°
Recommended
מאי
23°
18°
Excellent
יונ
28°
22°
Excellent
יול
30°
25°
Excellent
אוג
30°
25°
Excellent
ספט
28°
24°
Excellent
אוק
25°
20°
Excellent
נוב
22°
18°
Excellent
דצמ
18°
15°
Recommended
Best time to visit: מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט · אוק · נוב
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Karpathos Town · Open-Meteo
This week in Karpathos Town
Measured in Karpathos Town, Karpathos
28°
Sunny
Next 7 days
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What to do
What to do in Karpathos
Activities loved by thousands before you
Apella Beach – The Hidden Bay
$80
Olympos Village – A Village Frozen in Time
$50
Boat Trip to Diafani & Northern Villages
$90
Snorkeling at Achata Cove
$40
4x4 Jeep Safari Through the Island Interior
$70
Sunset Photography Walk in Pigadia
$30
Where to eat
Where to eat in Karpathos
Restaurants Maya loves
To Ellinikon
$$Pigadia Harbour Front
An authentic harbourside taverna serving fish caught that same morning. The grilled octopus in local olive oil and lemon is the dish everyone orders. Tables right on the jetty with views of the fishing boats.
Kafeneio Olympos
$Olympos Village, Main Lane
A village kafeneio in the heart of Olympos that still bakes bread in a wood-fired oven. They serve traditional barley-flour pita, local cheese, and makaronades — the island's signature hand-rolled pasta found nowhere else.
Anemoussa Restaurant
$$$Ammopi Beach Road
A modern restaurant with a creative take on Greek cuisine. The slow-roasted lamb with thyme honey and local potatoes is the evening's star. A small whisky bar inside for after-dinner drinks.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Karpathos
Best clubs, bars and events
Karpathos Rock Bar
Mythology Club
Sunset Cocktail Lounge
Taverna Pigi – Night Sessions
Verified suppliers
Verified suppliers in Karpathos
Experiences, insurance, eSIM, photography — every supplier verified by VAYULOR
Karpathos Dive Center
Guided diving & PADI courses
Nikos Jeep Rentals
Jeep & off-road vehicle rentals
Blue Horizon Sailing
Day sails & private yacht charters
Maria's Cooking Atelier
Traditional Karpathian cooking workshop
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Learn moreInsurance
Travel insurance for Karpathos 🇬🇷
Full coverage with Hebrew support
Basic
$30
- Medical $250,000
- Cancellation $400
- Luggage $800
Extended
$50
- Medical $500,000
- Cancellation $1,200
- Luggage $1,800
- Light sports
Premium
$90
- Unlimited medical
- Cancellation $5,000
- Adventure sports
- 24/7 doctor
Currency & rates
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341
1 EUR
₪3.41
100 EUR
₪341
1,000 EUR
₪3,410
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Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Karpathos 🇬🇷
What you need before you fly
- אין צורך בויזה — ישראלים נכנסים חופשי לאיחוד האירופי (שנגן)
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance recommended
Local tips
Good to know about Karpathos
- ⛵The right way to reach the village of Olympos is by small ferry from Diafani, not by car. The mountain road is long and winding, but the little boat from the port saves an hour and drops you right into the atmosphere.
- 🏖️Apella beach is the most pristine on the island — park at the trailhead and walk 15 minutes down. Everyone who skips the walk stays in the parking lot, and you get an almost private stretch of sand even in peak season.
- 🥧In Pigadia, the Michailidis family grocery on the main street sells local mizithra cheese and island-dried figs. Buy there, not at souvenir shops — the freshness is on another level entirely.
- 🌬️July and August on Karpathos means the meltemi (strong north-east wind). If you are not a wind or kite surfer, plan boat trips for early morning — before 10:00 the sea is nearly flat; afternoons can get rough.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Karpathos is the island Greece forgot to sell to tourists — and that is exactly why it still belongs to those who know how to look. I bring people there who want to feel like they discovered something, not just photograph it."
Loves
There is one taverna in the village of Vrykis where the owner, Kyria Stamatia, serves makarunes — thick hand-rolled pasta with fried onion and mizithra — only on Friday and Saturday lunchtimes. No sign, no menu, just a wooden table and a plate you will not forget.
Skip
The harbor restaurants in Pigadia with menus in Hebrew and photos of the fish — these are the places charging double prices and serving frozen fish next to the sea. Hard pass.
Boutique pick
I build a 5-night itinerary combining: accommodation in a traditional stone house in Olympos village (two nights, home breakfast with oven bread and thyme honey), a private sailing day to the inaccessible northern beaches including a stop at Archangelos beach, and two days based in Sten for diving or windsurfing. Average cost: around ₪4,800 per person including accommodation, private boat, and some meals — flights not included.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Karpathos
"We came in September after Maya convinced us to skip the 'usual' Santorini. Olympos felt like a ride in a DeLorean — people speaking an ancient dialect, women in traditional dress sewing by their doorways. Apella beach alone is worth the entire flight. We will absolutely be back."
Noa and Ron Cohen, Tel Aviv
Couple | 7 nights | September
"I came solo to kitesurf at Chicken Beach near Pigadia. The wind there is something else — 25 steady knots for three weeks straight. But what surprised me was the village of Olympos, which I visited on a rest day. It feels like a National Geographic episode. The no-sign restaurant Maya sent me to? The best meal I have had in Greece, and I have been going since 2018."
Yuval Mizrahi, Jerusalem
Solo | 10 nights | July
"We were worried that an island without amusement parks and a big resort hotel would be tough with kids aged 6, 9, and 12. It was the exact opposite. The kids snorkelled right off the beach, we rode scooters with a cargo box, had dinner by the sea until 22:00, and nobody asked for a screen. The apartment Maya found in Sten had a direct sea view — ₪320 a night in the third week of June."
The Avraham family — Shira, Alon and three kids, Ra'anana
Family with kids | 8 nights | June
FAQ
Common questions about Karpathos
Do Israelis need a visa to enter Greece and Karpathos?
No. Greece is a Schengen member, and a valid Israeli passport allows visa-free entry for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date.
What is the best time to visit Karpathos, and which months should be avoided?
The golden window is May-June and September-October: warm sea (23-26°C), moderate wind, prices 30-40% lower than peak, and most places open. July-August is hot with strong meltemi winds — great for surfers, less ideal for boat trips. November-March: most tavernas and accommodation are closed.
How many days do you need in Karpathos, and how do you get there from Tel Aviv?
The real minimum is 6 nights — less than that and you will not cover the north (Olympos), the wild beaches, and actually decompress. Flights from Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion) to Karpathos typically connect via Athens or Rhodes, with a short onward flight to the island. Total flight time: 4-5 hours. Alternatively, fly direct to Rhodes and take a ferry to Karpathos (3-4 hours by sea). Return flight costs: ₪1,800-₪3,200 depending on season.
What is a realistic daily budget for a couple in Karpathos, including accommodation, food, and activities?
A comfortable budget for two: ₪600-₪900 per day. This covers a studio or apartment with kitchen (₪250-₪400 per night), a light lunch and taverna dinner (₪120-₪200 for two), scooter rental (₪120-₪150 per day), and entrance fees. Private sailing day trips are an add-on of ₪300-₪500 per couple. There is no need to splurge on fancy restaurants — the simple tavernas serve the best food on the island.
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