Karfas

Karfas
Καρφάς
Settlement
Panoramic view of Karfas
Panoramic view of Karfas
Karfas is located in Greece
Karfas
Karfas
Location within the region
Coordinates: 38°19′N 26°09′E / 38.317°N 26.150°E / 38.317; 26.150
CountryGreece
Administrative regionNorth Aegean
Regional unitChios
MunicipalityChios
Municipal unitAgios Minas
CommunityThymiana
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total386
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

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, residences, clubs, restaurants, and general nightlife. Karfas is approximately 3 kilometers from Chios Island National Airport.

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.