Karpathos is the second-largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Due to its remote location, the island has preserved distinctive customs, dialects, and traditional dress, especially in its northern villages like Olympos. In recent years, Karpathos has gained attention as an emerging tourist destination known for its unspoiled b…Karpathos is the second-largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Due to its remote location, the island has preserved distinctive customs, dialects, and traditional dress, especially in its northern villages like Olympos. In recent years, Karpathos has gained attention as an emerging tourist destination known for its unspoiled beauty, cultural heritage, and sustainability efforts. The island forms a municipality with the neighboring islet of Saria, under the regional unit of Karpathos-Kasos.