Olympos Village, Karpathos
Olympos, Greece
A remote mountain village in northern Karpathos, said to date from the 7th to 9th centuries, with dozens of windmills, bakeries and small churches among narrow lanes. Villagers have kept their dialect and traditional dress; buses run from Pigadia or Diafani.
- Nearest town
- Olympos, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.7330, 27.1830
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Place for tentsCampsite10 km from Olympos Village, Karpathos
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Olympos Village, Karpathos?
Olympos Village, Karpathos is in Olympos, Greece, at GPS 35.7330, 27.1830. It is about 114 km from Sitia.
Can you camp near Olympos Village, Karpathos?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Place for tents, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Olympos Village, Karpathos?
Olympos Village, Karpathos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dodecanese: Rhodes, Lindos, Symi, Kos, Nisyros, Karpathos and Patmos.
What is there to see near Olympos Village, Karpathos?
Places worth a stop nearby: Acropolis of Lindos (91 km), Stefanos Crater, Nisyros (94 km), Vai Palm Beach (99 km) and Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes (100 km).
When is the best time to visit Olympos Village, Karpathos?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)