Aperi
Απέρι
The island's former capital, a mountain village of wealthy emigrants, where a grand cathedral and fine mansions lie hidden in a green valley.
Before the 19th century, Aperi was Karpathos's capital and the seat of the bishop. Many villagers who had emigrated to America returned to build houses, so the village has elegant mansions and abundant greenery, and is known as the island's wealthiest village. The Cathedral of the Assumption in the village centre is large, and its iconostasis is finely decorated. The village lies about 8 km north of Pigadia, and visitors heading to Apella and Kyra Panagia can stop here on the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Othos
- Achata Beach
- Kyra Panagia Beach
- Apella Beach
- Archaeological Museum of Karpathos
- Menetes
- Kali Limni
- Pigadia (Karpathos Town)