The beautiful Greek island just as pretty as its famous neighbours but without the crowds

Karpathos is home to many gorgeous beaches and charming towns (Image: Getty) Every year thousands upon thousands of Brits descend onto the Greek islands for a spot of sun. Popular destinations include Santorini, Corfu, Mykonos, Crete and others, but what about the islands you don’t hear about so much? Karpathos is nestled between Crete and Rhodes, and its beaches are just as stunning as those found on the neighbouring islands. It's known as one of the best-kept secrets in Greece, so you won’t find the same busy crowds as you might elsewhere in more popular areas of the country - but the experience will be just as good if not better.

The island can be conveniently reached by ferry or domestic flights from Greece , so there’s no excuse not to visit it. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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