The village of Kardamena is built in the location of the ancient town of Alasarna. Kardamena has evolved very fast to one of the most alive tourist resorts on the island and most popular villages in Europe.

It has very nice beaches and offers many types of entertainment. The visitor of Kardamena has the chance to travel by tourist ship to the near island of Nisyros, to the dorp of Kefalos as well as to the island's capital, having that way the opportunity for a sea scenic drive.