Karpathos Island | OLYMBOS SITES Information on Karpathos holidays - Greece     Olymbos Sites - Karpathos island ANCIENT VRYKOUS One of the large cities of Karpathos that flourished from at least the 5th century BC. One can notice the walls and the remains of houses (4th - 3rd century BC). At Vrykounda there is a small collection with various findings. ST. JOHN CHURCH It is located 1:30 hours on foot from Avlona village. The area is extremely beautiful. TRISTOMOS BAY It is located north and it is a deep, natural port well protected from the winds. It used to be ancient Vrykounda's port. AGHIOS MINAS BAY Located SE it is a beautiful beach. PANAGHIA CHURCH Dating back to the 16th century with a wood carved screen and beautiful wall paintings.