We're spontaneous travelers and would love to know if anyone can suggest self-catering places to stay on Karpathos. We know it's off the beaten track and would be interested in any experiences anyone wants to share. We'll be there from about Oct 6-17.

pook: Welcome to Fodors. the best way to do this is to add a comment to your prior thread -- not re-post w/ <b>(2)</b> in the title. Plus it has only been about 20 mins since your first post. Being a holiday weekend in teh State means the forum is a little slower than normal. Give it a chance.

Thanks for the tip. Actually I wasn't feeling impatient when I posted the second message; I realized (after I read the
advice for new posters) that I should have been more specific,i.e. that we were looking for a place to stay.

Karpathos is NOT off the beaten track. I went there years ago with a straight charter flight.

Thanks Elina. Not too much info about Karpathos. Did you like your visit there?

Yes, I did. And I remember a British couple I met, for them it was a &quot;secret place&quot;. They had come by ferry from Rhodes, and really thought that it is &quot;undiscovered&quot;. They were disappointed to find out that there were charters from all Scandinavian countries, and had been for some years already. At that time it was only from Scandinavian countries, I don´t know how it is today.

It is for people who don´t need much outward stimulation, just peaceful existence and scenery. If you go there make sure that you stay at least one night in Olympos.

Just to add: We were there in the begining of october, and that was the last week the hotel was open. They start closing down hotels and B&amp;b´s when the charters stop for winter. But I am sure some stay open longer, and without charters you will surely find a place.

I stayed at a hotel with a kitchette with a view of the port in Pigatia and did day trips to Olympos, Leftkos and a boat excursion to a beach. If I was going at a busy time I would consider basing myself in Leftkos but in Oct. I think you would be better off in Pigatia. I can't remember the name of the hotel but I have it at home and if you want, I will look it up and post another day.