Apart frombeingapopularsurfingdestinationJeffreysBayis alsorenowned for itsblueflagbeaches and for hosting the annual Billabong ProWCTsurfingevent at SupertubesduringJuly.
Karpathos is small, stretching seven and a half miles in length and a mere two miles at its widest point, yet it manages to squeeze in a great variety of landscapes, making it perfect for outdoor pursuits: world-class surfing beaches, roads with soft hills ideal for cycling, and shimmering, glass-blue water for swimming and snorkelling.
Sponsorships for free boards and wetsuits are assumed, yet the Dominican Republic, Vans footwear, New Era caps, Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, and recent market entry Nike underscore the diversity and profit potential of catering to the surfing lifestyle.