Activity Snapshot
Activity description
The walking tour from Othos to Pigadia offers you the exciting opportunity to explore the beauty of Karpathos. While heading from the centre of the island towards its east coast, you will walk through the idyllic scenery of green mountains with rich biodiversity and flowers local to the Aegean islands. The hike will take you past peaceful villages with creative shops, historical monasteries and beautiful water streams. During the excursion, you can see the rising sun starting to shine on the mountain peaks and feel a fresh ocean breeze on your face. As you are heading closer to your final destination, you will have an amazing view of Pigadia and the colourful mountain village Menetes. On your way, you will most likely encounter friendly four-legged companions - there are plenty of goats and sheep.
Discover this unique mix of a picturesque landscape, diverse flora and fauna and historical sites!
Downhill hike starting from 510m (1673 ft)
Distance: 10km (6.2 miles)
Course of events
- You will meet your qualified hiking guide at the Bus Station in Pigadia at 6.45am and take the bus to Othos at 7.00am.
- After about 20 minutes you reach the highest village on Karpathos, named Othos, where the walk starts.
- The walk begins on the main street in Othos where your hiking group will go directly from asphalt towards a slightly more downhill “off-road” path.
- After about an hour, you will head to Saint George’s Monastery where your group will take a small tea break in the shade of the monastery and you can refill your water bottles at the monastery’s water source.
- Your group is heading towards the east coast and you will reach Pigadia again around 11:00am.
Activity requirements
This hike is considered moderate and for someone with a good walking condition that can handle moderate ascend and descend. The trails are generally in good condition.
- Tour guide
- Walking stick
- Coffee and/or tea
- Transport from Pigadia to Othos
- Hiking shoes (or comfortable walking shoes with a good profile)
- Bottled water (2 liters is recommended)
- Snacks
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
