Cheap Car Rental Karpathos
Learn about the folklore of Karpathos
Karpathos is the second largest island of the Greek Dodecanese islands off the Turkish coast. The Dodecanese are also known as the Southern Sporades. Karpathos is an elongated island, with picturesque villages and charming fishing villages flanked by beautiful sandy beaches. Karpathos is especially ideal for those seeking a peaceful holiday with traditions and folklore. Touring around by car rental in Karpathos is a great choice.
See the character of Karpathos
Pigadia is the main town and port of the island of Karpathos. The park of Karpathos has an open-air display of ancient finds, including objects from Mycenaean tombs and the remains of the church of Agia Fotini. When exploring the island by car rental in Karpathos, you will encounter the original traditional character of Karpathos, where old village men with long beards play chess on a tiny table under a fig tree that's even older.
Use your car hire to see Olympos
Founded in 1420, Olympos has old windmills, a maze of narrow streets and a museum in one of the houses with embroidery and trinkets. The village is easily accessible by car rental. To avoid unpleasant surprises later, it is best to arrange a rental car in Karpathos in advance at holidaycars.com, where you can compare the rates of car rental Karpathos from different suppliers and find the most suitable deal.
See the highest grounds of the island with your rental car
Othos is the highest village of the island at 450 meters above sea level. It has a regional museum with pottery and textiles. In Vroukounda you will find remains of an ancient city from the 6th century BC, such as tombs that are carved into the rocks and fragments of the fortress walls.
See 14km of beach at Kyra Panagia
This is one of the most famous beaches of Karpathos 14 kilometers north of Pigadia. It is accessible by car hire or bus via Aperi. Lying between steep cliffs, it makes an unforgettable impression. A rental car in Karpathos is the fastest and most comfortable way to get here.
Aperi
You can rent a car in Karpathos and visit Aperi. Aperi is a mountain village situated in the middle of a green environment. Being the capital of the island from 1700 to 1892, Aperi has experienced tremendous cultural growth. It is now the home-base for the Archbishop of Karpathos and Kassos.
Greek culinary dinner and drinks
Greek cuisine is wide and varied. Nearly each island or region in the country has its own specific recipes. Enjoy the delicious moussaka, a traditional dish made from eggplant, and try a glass of ouzo before dinner or maybe a glass of Metaxa after dinner. Don't forget to bring a designated driver when you try these Greek alcoholic beverages.
