For the ultimate Greek experience look no further than Villa Thea. Its truly a holiday place which will take you to a different time and prospective. Located in the Central Eastern coast of Karpathos in Kira Panagia, it offers one of the best beaches in Greece only 140 steps down from your house. Along the way you will step into the "plateia" or plaza where the town's small church commands an amazing view of the full Mediterranean. The house is spacey and perfect for a family with up to two kids. Excellent kitchen makes food prep easy. There are only two restaurants in KP (both excellent), so cooking at home is to be considered. Why? The drive to KP from the port is 30 minutes, and the last 10 minutes is a set of a dozen hair pin curves down to the village - good to do some nights, but not every night --- especially if you want to relax with a few drinks at dinner. The beach is organized and costs €10 per day for an umbrella and two chairs - and if you are morning people the perfect morning is this - make coffee, quick walk down the steps early on to save your place at the beach, a jump off the rock and back for the second coffee. Plus your place is saved for the day. One last logistical challenge are provisions - if you fly or come by ferry - you need a car and you should get groceries in Pigadia as there are no other stores in KP or nearby. Last point, about the winds - which are never ceasing. KP is protected being on the Leeward (eastern) side - so it can be blowing Beaufort 5/6 normally and the beach is still protected and pleasant to stay. Nearby are other top beaches such as Apella and Axchata, so there is no way to get bored.