A farming hamlet on a high plateau north of Olympos, a handful of low stone houses among terraced fields that the Olympos families still work seasonally. For much of the year almost nobody sleeps here. There are one or two tavernas in summer and a track on to Vrougounda. It is the emptiest inhabited place on Karpathos and the drive up is worth it for that alone.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Olympos on its ridgeA village at 600 metres where older women still wear the village dress every day rather than for visitors, and the dialect keeps forms lost elsewhere.See guided tours →
- Apella and the north by boatApella is a bowl of pine and white rock reached by hairpins and steps; the boat to Diafani is the easy way to the north of the island.See boat trips →
- Wind at AfiartisThe southern plain funnels a reliable summer meltemi and has had windsurfing schools and international competitions for decades.See guided tours →
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Frequently asked
Where is Avlona?
Avlona is in Olympos, Karpathos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is there an entry fee at Avlona?
No — entry is free.
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