The island capital of PIGÁDHIA , often known simply as Kárpathos, nestles at the south end of scenic Vróndi Bay , whose sickle of sand extends 3km northwest. The town itself, curling around the jetty and quay where ferries and excursion boats dock, is as drab as its setting is beautiful; an ever-increasing number of concrete blocks contributes to the air of a vast building site, making the Italian-era port police and county governmental buildings seem like heirlooms by comparison. Although there's nothing special to see, Pigádhia does offer just about every facility you might need, albeit with a definite package-tourism slant.