The island's second port, a small harbour on the north-east coast that serves Olympos on the ridge above. A quay, a short waterfront of tavernas, a pebble beach and the boats — to Pigadia, to the inaccessible east-coast bays, and occasionally to Rhodes. A bus climbs to Olympos several times a day. Staying here rather than in Pigadia changes the whole shape of a week on Karpathos.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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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 Diafani?
Diafani is in Diafani, Karpathos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is there an entry fee at Diafani?
No — entry is free.
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