Among the 14 alternative destinations from around the world that possess the charm of the different and unexplored and have been “overlooked” or “underestimated” by mass tourism, Karpathos was included according to the British newspaper Daily Mail.

The purpose of the article, according to the two popular media, is to inspire travelers about quality destinations that stand out for their local culture, gastronomy and experiences and are considered “hidden gems”. According to the list, in Karpathos visitors enjoy pristine beaches, far from the crowds and standardization of other Greek islands, while reference is made to the unique Olympus.

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The list additionally includes Mongolia, Lake Bacalar in Mexico, Cuenca in Ecuador, Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Puerto Rico, Gippsland in Australia, Plymouth, Vermont, Turku in Finland, Lombok in Indonesia, the islands of Sao Tome and Principe, Bray, Ireland and Zimbabwe. “The raw beauty of Karpathos fascinates travelers with special interests.

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Meetings in the framework of the largest international tourism exhibition, ITB 2023, show the strong interest from journalists, bloggers and other experts regarding unexplored destinations, such as Karpathos, with authentic experiences without hordes of mass tourists. It is no coincidence that our island was recently included among the 25 proposed destinations for 2023, in the annual established list of National Geographic”, said the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Karpathos, Manolis Paragyios.