Sarakiniko Beach, the ‘Saracens Beach’ is one of the stunning stretches of sand on the coast of Gavdos. You will not find any sun loungers to hire, parasols, watersports or other trappings of many holiday resorts, just sun, sand and sea – oh, and maybe an artistically positioned chunk of…

Karave – The Port and Harbour, Gavdos
Karave (July 2015). Almost every visitor to the island of Gavdos will arrive at Karave. The small harbour seems to have recently been upgraded although some visitors may find it still a little basic. There is a part-finished two-storey building where you will find some refreshments and maybe a little…

Sofias Rooms – the Restaurant.
Sofia’s rooms are located just above the parking and walk to Agios Ioannis Beach. The location is 10 minutes by car or bike from the harbour at Karave. Here you can enjoy freshly cooked good food, traditional dishes, kaltsounia Cretan, handmade pies, famous goat stew, roast, chops, burgers, chicken, steak,…