Karpathos - Jewel of the Dodecanese
Welcome to Karpathos, the second largest of the Dodecanese islands and one of the most spectacular in Greece. The island is distinguished by rugged mountains in the north, fertile fields in the south, and an abundance of wildflowers in the winter and spring. Stunning beaches without crowds are a signature landscape nestled between the island's craggy cliffs. There are 11 villages, each of them distinct in their own way.
Karpathos is characterized by its people, the Karpathians. They are dedicated to the customs of their ancestors. Centuries old traditions of singing and dancing are still performed today. Karpathians predominantly in the northern part of the island, still dress in their traditional colorful costumes as they go about their every day tasks. This living example of tradition is not witnessed in any other destination. VisitKarpathos.com The official website for travel to Karpathos offers comprehensive up-to-date news and information about this spectacular Greek island, including details about its villages, advice and listings for travelers, Karpathian history, photos, Karpathian music, classified listings of real estate for sale and much more! Please bookmark this website and visit us often.
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| Karpathian News | The Island of Karpathos will be hosting for the fourth consecutive year the ISWC Speed-surf World Cup »
The event is organized by the Municipality of Karpathos. | G.A.FERRIES withdrew from the Piraeus-Karpathos-Rhodes itinerary »
G.A.FERRIES withdrew from the Piraeus-Karpathos-Rhodes itinerary. It will now be executed by ANEK LINES with the F/B ‘IERAPETRA.’ ANEK LINES with their other ship F/B ‘PREVELIS’ will have two ferries from Piraeus to Karpathos and from Karpathos to Rhodes. | ‘Saint Nikolaos Beach’ in Arkasa one of the 425 Blue Flags in Greece for 2009 »
The ‘Saint Nikolaos Beach’ in Arkasa, Karpathos was amongst the 425 Blue Flags awarded to beaches in Greece for 2009. | | Click to Read About More Karpathian News » |
| Karpathian Who is Who | Mary Angelides-Pazartzis »
Mary Angelides-Pazartzis was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended the the University of Pittsburgh and earned a B.A. in education studies. | Yannis Philippakis »
Yannis Philippakis frontman of the Foals. The band has been dubbed by British press as the new Radiohead. | Angelo Cavallaro »
Angelo Cavallaro was born on February 5, 1941 in Lucca Italy. His mother, Sophia Koumoutsou a Karpathian, was from the villages of Menetes and Piles. His father, Alessandro Cavallaro was of Italian origin. He has conducted several important orchestras, among them the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, the Athens State Orchestra and the Greek Radio Orchestra. | | Click to Read About More Karpathians » |
The Karpathian Who is Who is a compilation of biographies and/or published articles of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs in many occupations and career fields. The profiles highlight their expertise, achievements, affiliations and education. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, politics to education, many professions are and many more will be represented in the future. Inclusion in the Karpathian Who is Who is an honor limited to individuals of Karpathian descent who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in their life and occupation.
VisitKarpathos.com applauds their accomplishments and hopes that their achievements will inspire others to achieve even more success!
| Upcoming Karpathian Events | Karpathian Society of Aperitans 'Omonoia' invites you to its picnic »
The Board of Directors of the Karpathian Society of Aperitans 'Omonoia' invites you to its picnic hosted along with the Karpathian Society of 'Poseidon' | KEPA 81st Annual Convention and Reunion »
KAPA 81st Annual Convention and Reunion, to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, May 23rd through Monday May 25th, 2009 | Pan-Karpathian Foundation Annual Memorial Service »
On Sunday, March 1, 2009, the Pan-Karpathian Foundation will once again hold its Annual Memorial Service in remembrance of past members, donors and beloved ones memorialized through donations made to the Foundation. | | Click to Read About More Events » |
| General News | Is it time to return the Parthenon Marbles? »
The Greek minister of culture claims that public opinion in the UK favors the return of the Parthenon Marbles. Is he right? | Romancing the Stones »
It's not polite to call the Elgin Marbles the Elgin Marbles anymore. Not even in the British Museum, where the ancient Greek sculptures and reliefs have resided since the early 19th century, after a British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire named Lord Elgin hacked them off the Parthenon. | Scholars Sign Letter to Obama Urging Macedonia Policy Consistent with History »
249 classical scholars from all over the world signed and sent a letter to President Obama urging him to reverse some of the damage done by the Bush Administration’s decision to recognize FYROM as the “Republic of Macedonia” back in November of 2004. | | Click to Read About More General News » |
| Health News | Study Zeroes In on Calories, Not Diet, for Weight Loss »
For people who are trying to lose weight, it does not matter if they are counting carbohydrates, protein or fat. All that matters is that they are counting something. | The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating »
Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods people should be eating but aren’t. | All Together Now: 30 Minutes a Day, Five Days a Week »
The federal government released a new set of exercise guidelines a couple of weeks ago, and the basic recommendation was straightforward: Thirty minutes a day, five days a week, at a moderate effort, for basic health; double that and/or make it more intense for more significant health and fitness benefits. | | Click to Read About More Healthy News » |
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