Landmark· Karpathos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Vroukounda Ancient Site (Karpathos)
35° 48.0′ N · 27° 9.9′ E
Remote ruins of ancient Vrykous on the far north-west coast of Karpathos, reached on a trail from Avlona. Theodore and Mabel Bent excavated here in 1885.
Practical
Position from OpenStreetMap. Walk from Avlona on the marked Avlona–Vroukounda path (aegeanislands.gr lists it as a sacred site). No facilities; bring water.
Best for
Archaeology and a cliff-top walk
Nearby
- Avlona–Tristomo Trail (Karpathos)1.7 NM away
- Tristomo Bay (Karpathos)2.4 NM away
- Vananda Beach (Karpathos)2.8 NM away
- Diafani Harbour (Karpathos)3.4 NM away
- Diafani Water, Fuel & Supplies (Karpathos)3.4 NM away
- Diafani Waterfront Tavernas (Karpathos)3.5 NM away
- Olympos Feast of the Panagia, 15 August3.7 NM away
- Olympos Health Centre (Karpathos)3.7 NM away