Feel Like a Local in an Amazing Destination Combining Culture with Pure Nature
Protected Area of North Karpathos and Saria Island | GREECE | 6 DAYS
What TO expect
Karpathos island is a destination characterized by its pure nature and unique culture. Its isolated location and low population density have played key roles in the conservation of nature, customs and relevant cultural activities.
Learn about the centuries-old history of the island • Discover its traditional tastes and food and cook like a local.
Meet the local craftsman who makes musical instruments and enjoy a local dance lesson with live Karpathian music.
Admire its amazing pure nature sites through hiking experiences.
Enjoy swimming and snorkelling activities and discover the underwater seascape, the indigenous and alien species and other marine organisms.
What travellers say about the experience
“What surprised me was that my visit to these Greek islands made me, a die-hard beach-dwelling tourist, appreciate [the island’s] natural beauty in ways that I hadn’t in any other destination that I had been to before. ”
““The island inspires tranquillity and peace. We walk through the small alleys to the Scented Garden, filled with lavender, to discover indigenous plants and herbs...every corner is filled with quaint artefacts put together artistically by our host... Later we explore the coastline, walking around the signposted route towards Cikat under a forest of Aleppo pine trees...There is so much more to say about this paradise. I leave feeling totally regenerated” ”
“Michail and Nikolaos take us around the island in all its outstanding beauty: the mostly untouched nature, the typical Mediterranean food from the Greek cuisine, tasty, abundant, fresh, but mainly delicious and, especially, the incredible hospitality of its people complete the experience. ”
A TASTE OF THE EXPERIENCE
sustainability
This itinerary has an ecological footprint of around 0.065 gha per tourist, which is lower than the opting for simpler meals with less meat, and increasing local food suppliers.
Travellers learn about native and non-native marine species, as part of an underwater trail.
Guests can take part in a beach clean up near Tristomo Bay, contributing to the conservation efforts of the territory.
Click here to view sustainability factsheet for this experience.