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€100; )
for its rugged views of the pounding surf. The rooms are palatial and well
equipped with kitchenettes. The family pool is a further boon if you've got little ones.
Finiki Φοινίκι
Picturesque Finiki lies 2km north of Arkasa. Typically Aegean with its white-and-blue
houses fronting a small pebbled beach and sleepy harbour, there's a peppering of tav-
ernas here. The best local swimming is at
Agios Georgios Beach
, between Arkasa and
Finiki.
Kamarakia Beach
, signposted before Agios Georgios, is a narrow cove with
strong sea currents.
€80; )
has dramatic views of the beach and harbour below. There's a fresh,
homey feel to the place and all studios and apartments have kitchenettes, pine green fur-
niture, white walls and sea views. Some have traditional raised beds. It's five minutes'
walk from the harbour.
Overlooking the gentle turquoise bay,
Marina Taverna
(mains €4-7)
is metres from the
water, and has a seafood-accented menu of squid, crab and grilled meats. Eating outside
on the terrace is relaxing.
Nestled in a verdant garden some 9km north of Finiki are the
Pine Tree Studios
(
6977369948;
www.pinetree-karpathos.gr
;
Adia; d €35, apt €50-70; )
. Rooms and apartments
are comfortable and spacious with kitchenettes and views over to Kasos. The restaurant
serves fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden.
Walkers can head up the
Flaskia Gorge
, or, as an easier option, hike to the nearby
Iliondas Beach
.
Lefkos Λευκός
POP 120
You'll find the summer resort of Lefkos 2km down towards the sea from the main coastal
road.
Archaeology buffs explore the underground remains of a
Roman cistern
, reached by
heading up the approach road and looking for a sign on the left to the 'catacombs'. Drive
to the very end of the rough road and then strike out along trail K16.
If you decide to stay in this neck of the woods, try
Le Grand Bleu
( 22450 71400;
www.legrandbleu-lefkos.gr
; studio/apt €85/120; )
for a well-equipped apartment
overlooking the curving Gialou Horafi middle beach in Lefkos. You'll also find an excel-
