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Administrative Region : North Aegean
Regional unit : Chios
Karfas (Greek: Καρφάς), is a small town on the island of Chios, Greece. Located 7 kilometers south of Chios (town), Karfas is among the most popular destinations on the Island, attracting high amounts of tourism due to its cosmopolitan beaches, Studios, apartments, clubs, restaurants, and Night Life. Karfas is approximately 3 kilometers from Chios Island National Airport.
Region
Panoramic view of Karfas (Information about this image)
Back roads of Karfas (Information about this image)
Karfas is located on the eastern coast just seven kilometers south from Chios Town, and 3 kilometers from the Chios Airport, in the Kambos region. Nearby Karfas, there is a small village called Ayia Ermioni (Άγια Ερμιόνη), which also is a large tourist spot.
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, Karfas had a permanent resident population of 84. Since then, many estimate that the number of residents living in the area have significantly increased. While the residential population is low, during the summer months Karfas attracts thousands of tourists to the area.
Tourism
Karfas is the most popular area that tourists flock to in Chios, due to its cosmopolitan sandy beaches, Night Life, and countless other tourist attractions. The alleged peak season for tourism is July–August.
| Municipal unit Agios Minas |
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| Municipal Community Thymiana |
| Agia Ermioni (Αγία Ερμιόνη, η) |
| Thymiana (Θυμιανά, τα) |
| Karfas (Καρφάς, ο) |
| Kerameia (Κεραμεία, τα) |
| Lefkonia (Λευκωνιά, η) |
| Moni Agiou Konstantinou Fragkovouniou (Μονή Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου Φραγκοβουνίου, η) |
| Plaka (Πλάκα, η) |
| Community Neochori |
| Moni Agiou Mina (Μονή Αγίου Μηνά, η) |
| Neochori (Νεοχώρι, το) |
| Paralia Agias Foteinis (Παραλία Αγίας Φωτεινής, η) |
See also: Chios (island)
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