A day in Pigadia (Karpathos Town)

Athina Ketting - (mustdogreece)
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Athina Ketting

If we had only one day to do some things in and around Pigadia, this is what we would do!

Let's start the day with a beautiful hike just outside the city. From the city centre, you can walk through a beautiful pine forest before arriving at Agia Kiriaki. After enjoying the stunning panoramic views you can continue to hike toward Panagia Larniotissa and the St. Zacharia church before arriving back in Pigadia. This hike is around five and a half kilometres and will take you about 3 hours including stops. A more in-depth route can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/greece/karpathos/karpathos-agia-kyriaki-panagia-larniotissa-monastery?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

We recommend starting early. Especially in high season when it's hot. 8 am is the perfect time to start your hike. Eat something small before you start your hike and take a snack and water with you during the hike.

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Agia Kiriaki
Agia Kiriaki
Secluded hilltop church in Karpathos
Category
Sightseeing

1.2 km (0.8 mi)

2 min

2

Panagia Larniotissa
Panagia Larniotissa
Scenic hike with monastery view
Category
Sightseeing

899 m (0.6 mi)

1 min

3

Church St. Zacharia
Church St. Zacharia
Charming church in tranquil Greek setting
Category
Photospot

2.8 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

After the hike, you're probably hungry so it's time for a late breakfast or early lunch whatever you want to call it!

Of course, you could also choose to have breakfast before your walk, but since it can be very warm depending on the period you visit Karpathos we'd recommend hiking first before it's getting too hot.

Choose one of these two spots for breakfast/lunch. Both have lots of chooses and are located on the boulevard of Pigadia so you'll have a nice view of all the boats and people walking along the boulevard.

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Choose the option that fits you the best

Enplo Seaside Lounge
Enplo Seaside Lounge
Beachfront lounge for cocktails and burgers
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
€20
Nuevo Karpathos
Nuevo Karpathos
Greek cuisine with a modern twist
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
€30

871 m (0.5 mi)

2 min

Time to get your swimsuit and have a swim or soak up the sun at the beach of Pigadia. The beach part that closed to the city will be the busiest so if you want the beach to be more peaceful walk a little further from the city.

5

Pigadia Beach
Pigadia Beach
Beach next to the city centre
Category
Beach

716 m (0.4 mi)

2 min

Later in the afternoon, you can go for a stroll through the streets of Pigadia. It is a little less hot and also a lot quieter because of the siesta. So a perfect time especially if you want to take nice pictures. Along the way you can visit the Pigadia boat, the cat steps and the colorful bar Boulevard of Broken Dreams.

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Pigadia boat
Pigadia boat
Picture perfect boat in the streets of Pigadia
Category
Photospot

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

5 min

7

The Cat Steps
The Cat Steps
The place for cat lovers!
Category
Photospot

829 m (0.5 mi)

5 min

8

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Colourful bar with cocktails
Category
Bar

72 m (0 mi)

Time for some diner! Depending on what you're looking for here a 3 different restaurants that we'd recommend!

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Ellinikon
Ellinikon
Our favourite spot for traditional Greek cuisine
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
€20
Acropolis Bistro Bar
Acropolis Bistro Bar
Lively bistro with global flavors
Category
Restaurant
Al Porto
Al Porto
Italian restaurant with delicious thin pizzas
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
€20

1.4 km (0.9 mi)

5 min

If the shops weren't opend during your stroll in the afternoon, now is a good time to visit some souveniers shops in Pigadia. If you don't mind or have already been to some shops you can end the night with a drink in on of bars in Pigadia.

10

Anoi Bar
Anoi Bar
Quality cocktails with cool vibe
Category
Bar

96 m (0.1 mi)

11

Enplo Seaside Lounge
Enplo Seaside Lounge
Beachfront lounge for cocktails and burgers
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
€20

210 m (0.1 mi)

12

Gallery Cafe Karpathos
Gallery Cafe Karpathos
The place to be to watch sports!
Category
Restaurant

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