The first place in the preferences of the Dutch of tourists is occupied by Karpathos in a list announced by the travel website Greece.net after a survey of the travel public regarding the Greek destinations offered for water sports, diving, themed tours and nautical excursions.

The largest website in the Netherlands that focuses exclusively on vacations in Greece states characteristically that “with meltemi as an ally and the lacy coastline, Karpathos is the best destination in Greece for windsurfing enthusiasts. Diving to explore reefs and wrecks is an excellent addition to the daily life of sea lovers. The services provided by the surfing schools and diving centers of the island enhance the experience of the activities in Karpathos”. It is noted that there had previously been an extensive presentation of the Municipality of Karpathos in the Dutch media about the range of alternative activities on the island.

On this wavelength, an extensive multi-page feature entitled “Karpathos, Greece’s Diamond in the Rough” was published at the same time by the Danish magazine Ude og Hjemme which glorifies the wild natural beauty, local cuisine, tradition and numerous options for exploration on the second largest island of the Dodecanese. “The messages we receive about the development of the season are positive, with a large number of tourists expected from traditional, but also newer markets. It is encouraging that our narrative of multi-experience holidays in Karpathos such as visiting villages, dozens of beaches, hiking, diving, climbing, sea tourism, culture, our unique tradition and gastronomy”, said the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Karpathos, Tasos Milios.