TRAVEL INFO KARPATHOS

Karpathos is one of the most beautiful islands of Dodecnese. It is located on the southern side of the Aegean Sea, between Rhodes and Crete. Due to the secluded location and the distance from the other Greek islands, Karpathos island started developing in the last decades. In fact, the southern side of the island has mostly developed in tourism, while the central and the northern side has remained unspoiled and authentic, with picturesque villages away from mass tourism. Karpathos Greece is mostly famous for the exotic beaches with the golden sand and the crystal water. Holidays in Karpathos are ideal for families and trekkers, as the trekking paths that cross the island leads visitors to amazing spots.

Flights: Airport/Transfer:

Flight connections are depending on The Airport is small and very close to the season, tricky to find. We will help our spot and there is mostly only one you to get the best possible airplane at the same time arriving connection. If you are good in what means you will be out of the online-research, have a look on airport in no time. We offer transfers momondo.de, but before you spend to / from most of the accommodtions your precious time send us an email! around the area of Afiartis/Arkassa and Ammopi and for sure directly to the kite spot.

Eastern European Time UTC/GMT +2 ID is enough, EU entry.

The official language is Greek. Karpathians speak very good Approximate flight time + / - : 3/4 h from EU english.ffffffffffffff

Customs If travelling from EU / Switzerland - custom. Transportation: 5-10 mins to the spot/accomodation.

The standard of health care is good with VISA For the EU residents no visa requiared. doctors speaking fluent English. ACCOMMODATION

The south side of Karpathos has two Areas with the names Arkasa and Afiartis. We have all the accommodations on the radar, as well as all possible flights. Whether for you alone or for your family, Karpathos is our home and we offer the complete package for you!

This Map provides you with a more detailed overview of the sites and accommodations .

Sites / Distance to Distance to Distance to Units Seaview Pool/Jacuzzi accommodation Bigdayz (min) airport (min) Pigadia (min) Internet

Pounta Villas Village 2 5 20 5 Yes No Yes

Theos Studio/Apartment 3 5 20 2 Yes No Yes

Over the Princess Studios 5 1 15 8 road No Yes

Barbarossa Studios 7 2 12 12 No No Yes

Popi Studios (Arkasa) 15 20 30 TBD No Yes Yes

Arkasa Palace 15 20 30 TBD Yes Yes Yes

Delfini Studios 5 1 15 TBD Yes No Yes

Over the Hotel Coliseum 6 2 TBD 17 road No Yes

Over the Sofia Studios 6 2 8 Yes Yes 12 road

Thalassa Suites 7 3 12 13 Yes No Yes

Hotel Irini 8 4 12 30 Yes Yes Yes

Hotel Poseidon 12 7 15 12 Yes No Yes

Yes Sophid Village 15 12 10 2 on the hill Yes Yes WHERE TO STAY POUNTA VILLAS VILLAGE

Pounta Villas are situated just 2 mins from the Bigdayz station, offering you full occupancy, including 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, livingroom with access to the internet among a beautiful seaview.

THEOS STUDIOS / APARTMENTS

Thoes accommodations are offering one studio for two or one apartment for four persons with a seaview and access to the internet , located just 3 mins from our spot. XkkkkXXX

PRINCESS STUDIOS

The property is located 5 mins from our station with a seaview over the road. The place is surrounded by a beautiful palm-tree garden. Fitted with tiled floors and wooden furnishing, the studios of Princess have a kitchenetter and dinig area. It has an access to the free wifi and a balcony overlooking the garden and the Aegean Sea.

BARAROSSA STUDIOS

These domestic apartments are true to the authentic Greek style and are located in a quiet area. All of them are equipped with a kitchen, that allows you to cook your own meals as well as a bathroom. Free wi-fi is included. Restaurants and bars are in walking distance.

POPI STUDIOS

Popi Studios features a swimming pool and a stone-paved sun terrace amidst its beautiful gardens. It has a snack bar and offers self-catering units including balcony. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the dining area. Drinks and light meals can also be enjoyed at the on-site snack bar. FURTHER ACCOMMODATIONS ARKASA PALACE

The new hotel in Karpathos - Arkasa welcomes you and promises to provide you with best memorable accommodation services. Every room is well-presented and decorated in white, blue and yellow colours, creating a calming ambience. From your balcony you can enjoy romantic afternoons and in the evenings, admire a beathtaking sunset.

DELFINI STUDIOS

All of the rooms have a view of the sea, balconies, private bathrooms, wall mounted air conditioners, kitchenettes, refrigerators, kitchen utensils, and all of our guests will be able to visit the traditional Karpathian house and have access to the courtyard. Best of all, Studios Delfini is located only 13 meters from the beach.

HOTEL COLISEUM

This nice greek guesthouse is a two-storey building and houses with 10 rooms. On the ground floor it has the reception. The Double rooms and the one apartment are nicely furnished with fridge and a small bath/WC. The double rooms have a small balcony with side-sea views.

SOFIA STUDIOS

Sofia studios is located in Afiartis in Karpathos 50 meters from the Gang Bay beach, it has seven studios, each studio is 25 square meters and can accommodate two plus one persons. fffffffffffff

THALASSA SUITES

The newly built Thalassa Suites is a small complex of luxurious first-class studio and one-bedroom apartments, each designed and equipped to the highest standards. Surrounded from a organic garden and a perfect view to the sea. HOTEL IRINI

Hotel is situated directly at the beach front. The brand new pool area with the new restaurant next to it is the heart of the hotel! Have a nice breakfast in the morning, adresses in the contact section! Get a massage, relax in the steam bath or hang out in our jaccuzi with your friends! If you still have power, a well equipped gym studio is waiting for you!

HOTEL POSEIDON

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Located right above a secluded beach of Afiarti in Karpathos, whitewashed Hotel offers a traditional restaurant in a garden of bougainvilleas. Rooms have furnished patios or balconies overlooking the Aegean Sea. All rooms at the Poseidon are simply decorated with tiled floors and light colours..

SOPHID VILLAGE HOUSE

Sophid Villas introduces luxurious European service with Greek hospitality at the premier holiday destination on Karpathos, providing villas of 110 s/mt including 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room , veranda and balcony sea front. Full occupancy. RESTAURANT OVERVIEW

Food and drink

Tap water is drinkable. Kitchen is a high quality mediterean food.

Distance to Distance to Distance to Size/Tables/ Restaurants Open Speciality Price Bigdayz (min) airport (min) Pigadia (min) Rooms

End of May till 15 Tabels/60 Taverna "Agios Theodoros" 10 15 end of Greek $ 25 Pers. Sepember

Bigdayz Taverna Directly May - October Greek 15 Tabels/60 $$$ "Agrilaopotamos" there 5 20 Pers.

Airport Taverna May - October Greek 20 Tabels/80 $ 5 1 15 Pers.

Taverna "Baba Minas aka May - October Greek 25 Tables/100 $$ Sokrates" 5 1 15 Pers.

25 Tables/100 Anemos Bar/Restaurant May - October Greek $$$ 7 2 17 Pers.

Rinas Taverna All year Greek 10 Tables/50 $$ 10 5 12 Pers.

Sea Food / 30 Tables/120 Hotel/Restaurant Poseidon 12 7 15 May - October European $$$$ Kitchen Pers.

Many Restaurants and Party all year Div. All variations Hotels in Pigadia 20 15 Town $-$$$$

Sea Food / Delfini Seafood Restaurant May - October Greek 20 Tables/80 $$ 20 25 25 Pers.

Parthenon Taverna 15 20 May - October Greek 15 Tabels/60 $$ 30 Pers.

City View Gril May - October Greek 15 Tabels/60 $ 15 20 30 Pers. SITUATION OVERVIEW, WIND & WEATHER

Our newly built BIGDAYZ STATION is located in the south of the island Karpathos on the sandy beach with the name Agrilaopotamos. Perfect sideshore wind conditions, crystal clear water with some flat and a reef with clean waves makes our spot the kitepearl in this area.

Greece is a beautiful place, full of sunshines and great temperatures for all year around. It is one of the best holiday destinations from all European countries. In Karpathos there is fantastic wind blowing from May to October. The Meltemi turns up well over 30 knots in high season. The air and water temperatures are pleasantly warm all season.ffffffffffffffff

BEST / HIGH SEASON (wind) March - November (80%+) December - February (50-80%)

MONTHS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 100 80 30

60 20 40 10 20

Wind dir. Water temp. 17 19 23 2429 21 Neoprene FAQ

Travel/Flights/Transfers/Equipment

1.Will the Bigdayz book my flight? We will assist and help you to find and book the optimal flight. In case you prefer a travel agency for that, we will forward you to one of our partners.fffffff. rrrffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff. Bigdayz is not a travel agent, but we can advise you how you can travel as an individual or in small groups.gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

2.Can I travel with my ID only? Greece belong to the EU and there is no entry control and therefore no passport is needed. ID is enough to travel.

3.Do I need a Visa to enter Greece? No, Greece is in Europe and in the EU. jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjffffffffffffffjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjfff fffffffffjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj kkkkkkkjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj. 4.Who will pick me up at the airport and what days/time can I arrive? You are going to be picked by one of our team member and he will wait for you outside the terminal with the “Welcome Bigdayz.com” sign. The airport is really small, so don’t worry, we will find each other!ddddddddddddddddddddddd You can arrive at any time and you can count on the promised service! hhjjjjjjjjjjjjj ssssssssdddssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 5.What can I do if I don’t find the driver Please call 00306971558346 (Bigdayz office Karpathos). In case please check your arrival terminal, as the driver may be waiting in another place. jjjjfffffffffffffffffffffffff

6.What if my flight has a delay, or my luggage is missing? Please call us 00306971558346 (Bigdayz Office Karpathos, WhatsApp) we will handle and organize the extra transfer. You should as well go to claim area for the missing luggage directly!dcccccccccccccccccccccccccdddd

Facicility / Service

1.What gear should I bring with me if I am a freerider and have my own stuff? How is the weather in Greece? What type of clothing I should have? Air is between 16-28 degrees and water is between 15-25 degrees.fffffffffffffffff. fff The evenings are cool, so please bring long clothing with you like sweater, jacket. During Summertime you will find perfect and very warm conditions, no need for Fan or AC due to the 24h of Wind (Meltemi).ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff In May / June you might need a wetsuit, according to the cold wind During the summer time, it’s always good to kite with boardshorts and lycra or shorty. For beginners we recommend a long wetsuit.dddddddddddddddcccfffffffffffffffffffffffff. Usually we ride 5-10sqm kites and all kind of boards. You can always contact us and ask for more informations.chhhhcccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc We will send you an email about more informations around 3-5 days upon arrival with the latest news and weather information!ffffff. rrrfffhhfffffffffffffffffffffffffff. You should also have a sun cream, sunglasses and lots of positive holiday energy! c FAQ

2.How the spot look like? Where is it? The spot is 5 mins away from Afiartis where our center is located. You will find professional instructors with VDWS licence, as well as all kind of kite & windsurf courses, storage and beach service with washing facilities. Our center is equipped with small shop, restaurant and an amazing spectacle view on the sea. The spot offers a 300 meter-long sandy beach with excellent side-shore conditions. The water is waist-high during the high tide and knee-high during the low tide. You will find a short piece of shallow water upwind for advanced riders. Outside there is a reef where the swells break. For the beginners, we have set up a boat behind the reef blocks from where you can learn perfectly and communicate with our kite instructors. We also organize a weekly downwind trips from our spot. ffffffffffffffff. fff We are using the newest North Kiteboarding equipment which is perfect for every rider.fdddffgffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

3.What are the best months for kite holidays in Karpathos? In Karpathos there is a fantastic wind blowing from May to October. The Meltemi turns up well over 30 knots in high season. The air and water temperature are pleasant warm all the season. ccccfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffccccccccccc

4.Are there any other services / activities? We have SUP’s as well in the center, yoga classes are upon request upon extra charge and as well photo sessions. cccffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffcfffffff Child care and animation programs available on request. Hiking/Sightseeing is offered on daily base Bike-tours, climbing, quad-tours, boat-trips and lots of other awesome activities

Accomodation / Restaurant overview

1.Where can I check all the accommodations? You can visit our website for more informations about the accommodations and hotels available in Karpathos. We will assist you and help you to book the place of your choice. cccffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

2.How can I get to any restaurant? Is it far away? Karpathos is an island with a small town, that’s why you will reach any destination in a short time. You can as well rent a car or scooter. We can as well assist you with any other transportation, like taxi / bus.cffjjjjjjjfffffffffddddddddffffffffffffffffffccffffc