Things to do in Karpathos
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Museum
Menetes has a small but well-presented Museum on the right as you come in from Pigadia. Opening hours are upon request - the owner of Taverna Manolis will open it up for you.
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Dionysos Fiesta
Take a break at Dionysos Fiesta, specialising in local dishes, including an omelette made with artichokes and Karpathian sausages.
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Pro Center
In addition to snorkelling, die-hard windsurfers in the know head for the broad Afiartis Bay, 8km south of Ammoöpi, to enjoy some world-class conditions. The bay supports windsurfing centres and caters for advanced surfers at the northern end and beginners in the sheltered Makrygialos Bay lagoon at the southern end. While most surfers come on package tours from Germany, casual 'blow-ins' are more than welcome. One particularly good outfit is Pro Center.
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Finiki View Taverna
In Finiki an obvious yet recommendable place to eat is the Finiki View Taverna. Taking poll position on the location stakes overlooking the beach this place does look touristy, but it's Greek enough when it comes to the crunch. The whitebait, octopus salad or the caper salad are all excellent options.
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Ammoöpi Taverna
At the far northern end of Ammoöpi and right on the beach, the food here is uniformly good. Look for the daily specials - the clove-laced mousakas (sliced eggplant and mincemeat arranged in layers and baked) excels. There is a fairly genuine 'Greek music night' once a week.
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Pelagia Taverna
Top culinary marks go to Pelagia Taverna, on the road down to (or up from) Ammoöpi, where free-range goat and lamb are on offer. Opt for the Karpathian salad, the local sheep's milk and white manouri cheese or the excellent mashed fava lentils served with raw onion.
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Roman Cistern
Archaeological buffs may care to explore the underground remains of a Roman Cistern, reached by heading up the approach road and looking for the brown-and-yellow sign on the left to the 'catacombs'.
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Basilica of Agia Sophia
Follow a turn-off for 500m to the remains of the 5th-century Basilica of Agia Sophia, where two chapels stand amid mosaic fragments and columns.
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Taverna Helios
Just back from the main beach and handy for lunch after a swim, Helios offers Greek and international cuisine with large portions.
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Dramundana
Dramundana is an unfussy, homey place with a number of dishes to look and pick. Fish cakes and fragrant chicken stand out.
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