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(waterfront; mains €9)
If it's freshly caught seafood you have a hankering for, look no fur-
ther than this wharf-side taverna decked out with blue tables and chairs. Grilled prawns,
swordfish, souvlakia, Karpathian sardines and, of course, calamari. A favourite with
passing fishermen, try the dolmadhes washed down with an afternoon ouzo.
Akropolis
BRASSERIE $$$
(Apodimon Karpathion; mains €15-25)
At this welcoming harbour-side cafe, with Sinatra
drifting over the wicker terrace, the menu boasts a selection of steaks: entrecôte, T-bone,
fillet, sirloin and rib-eye, as well as the delectable
chateau briand (
€50). Plus there's
breakfast, salads and pasta.
Drinking & Nightlife
Beneath the museum you'll find a new open-air
theatre
where music and cultural events
are often hosted in summer. For an evening drink, head to the seaside, which is lined
with bars and cafes, particularly west of the info kiosk. Try waterfront
En Plo
(cocktails
€6; 8am-late)
to sample a huge list of cocktails and coffee in a low-lit interior. If
you're looking for somewhere to boogie,
Heaven Club
and
Fever
( until 1am nightly, Fri
& Sat only in winter)
, both out of town, offer a free bus which roams the streets from 1pm
and will take you there.
Information
The ferry quay is at the northeastern end of the wide harbour. It's a short walk to the
centre of Pigadia, which is punctuated by the main street, Apodimon Karpathion. This in
turn leads west to the central square of Plateia 5 Oktovriou. For the sandy beach, head
west 300m to Pigadia Bay.
The website
www.inkarpathos.com
is locally maintained and has articles, news and
info.
Cyber Games
(seafront; internet per hr €2; 9am-1am)
National Bank of Greece
(Apodimon Karpathion)
Has an ATM.
Police
( 22450 22224)
Near the hospital at the western end of town.
travel agency for ferry and air tickets, excursions and accommodation. The staff here are
very helpful and speak excellent English.
Post Office
(Ethnikis Andistasis)
Near the hospital.
