Between the better-known Dodecanese Islands of Rhodes and Crete sits the more secluded Karpathos. With charming villages that still practice local traditions and only the southern side developed for tourism, it offers an authentically Greek experience far from the crowds.
Pristine beaches and rugged cliffs dotted with verdant forests invite true exploration.
Things to explore:
After working up an appetite, stop at a local restaurant and try myzithropites — savory pies stuffed with mytzithra cheese, one of the island's beloved specialties.