HOTEL GLAROS DIAFANI — Hotel in Municipality of Karpathos

On the island of Warpaths, Diafani is to Olympus what Tel Aviv is to Jerusalem, or Saint-Tropez to Aix-en-Provence : an irresistible and delightful douceur de vivre, something naive, childish and more than welcoming - affectionate. To you the complete stranger. Untouched natural beauty, deep crystal clear bays and inhabitants loyal to their heritage, indeed, indeed, with accommodation in line, Glaros (meaning sea-gull) Hotel Apartments undisturbing and melting into the steep hill above the harbor. Completely attuned to its owners Anna and Yorgos, he a shy and smiling gentleman, off season driver, manager, waiter and entertainer at the same time, ans she energetic, outspoken, treating us with wonderful breakfasts, highlighting lemon marmalade, handmade bread and fresh fruit. Sixteen tiled long and spacious apartments (up to 4 persons), dark green painted furniture, refrigerator and anything, including transportation, available to be independent.||Space and no fuss. Exuberant flowers. And remember : you...

If you are ready to enter steps then stay at Glaros. From here you have the most wonderful view to the town. ||We don't find it difficult to go up and down the steps and it only takes a few minutes. There are more good restaurants just 10 minutes away. ||There is a beach around the hill top about 20 minutes away by foot. ||We stayed here for the second time and this time we had four nights in a studio no. 17 which had two rooms and two bathrooms and a big terrace with a fantastic view. ||The owner was very kind and spoke english very well and his wife and daughter too. ||The owner one day drove us out to a path from where we had a long hike and as we had to leave he drove us to the airport. He also showed us his private typical Diafani house. Of course we had to pay for the trips. ||Several times we got figs and tomatoes for free from his garden. ||The room was cleaned every day and we got new towels after two days. ||We enjoyed our stay here and if we ever get back again to Diafani we will...

Glaros hotel has some of the best views of Diafani. It is 200 metres off the very quiet road to Olympos & the rest of the Island so it is very peaceful there. Iorgos & Anna are lovely people very welcoming & always willing to help. The rooms have lovely views over Diafani & the sea cliffs to the north. The breakfasts have a very good variety of often home produced products like eggs, Anna's cakes, marmalade & figs. I have stayed there 3 times now, twice with my group of walkers. Iorgos was very helpful in taking us to the start of various walks & even a day trip around the Island in his minibus. He always takes us down to meet the ferry when we arrive & leave. The walking in North Karpathos is WONDERFUL- probably exceeding even the well known walking areas in S.W.Crete- the paths are quite well signposted which suprised me in such a remotish area on a lesser known Greek Island. The people of the area are lovely & very welcoming- 2 must visits are Saria Island &...