Intelektouel,
sophisticated, with a particular architectural style, Kithira attract many
foreigners and Greeks but permanent guests, famous or not, who are there
looking for a relaxing environment, carefree summer elegance, contact with
nature and history. Connected with Athens by air, but the most popular way is
by ferry from Neapolis Laconia.
Although
small in size, Kythira have very interesting hinterland: villages with
architecture with a strong local color as well and Venetian features and
wonderful trails for endless car. You definitely need a car or scooter to get
around. The road network is good, a large main road crosses the entire island
from north to south, while access to most beaches is via paved road.
The
most popular accommodation base is the country with the castle, the small
holiday village Kapsali below, which has the most vibrant nightlife, the resort
of Agia Pelagia in the north and the inland villages with small houses
agrotourism profile. From the villages definitely visit Mylopotamos with the
picturesque square, the ruins of the Venetian castle and the beautiful
surrounding nature with waterfalls, Mitata the seaside Avlemonas with fish
restaurants, the village River with its lively street market, Aroniadika and
Kastrisianika with special architectural interest (pay attention to the
impressive chimneys of houses). Nature lovers will walk in the canyons at the
heart of the island and discover virgin beaches amid the inaccessible pine
groves in the north.
When to
go Although in recent years become season lengthening efforts, it is mainly a
summer destination.
The
beautiful beaches of Kythira
InKythera most beaches is the culmination Lagadia with running water, forming small
lakes in some cases a few dozen meters from the sea, especially in the rainy
season, but even during the summer. The path to the beach is a pleasant
experience seeing that nature has created unique environments natural beauty
with lush vegetation, which made border with the splendid sea of the island overlooking three seas, Myrtoo, the Cretan
and Ionian seas
.
and Ionian seas.
Discover
the beaches in Kythira and enjoy a carefree summer vacation. Below we present
some of the most beautiful to visit during your stay on the island. The
coastline of the island is home to a large number of beaches, some are large
and smaller. Regardless if you have sand or pebbles, whether organized or not,
they are famous for their clear waters, the wonderful natural environment, and will
surely satisfy all tastes. Have a nice dive!
Firi
Sand
Location:
East coast.
One of
the longest beaches in Kythira
, Blue Flag beach and overlooking the
Mediterranean sea.
, Blue Flag beach and overlooking the
Mediterranean sea.
Saint
Nicholas
Location:
North coast.
The
beach got its name from the chapel located a few meters from the sea.
Diakofti
Location:
East coast.
Fine
sand and the calm waters of the beach at the main harbor.
Dingle
Location:
North coast.
Blue
Flag fine sand and views of the mountains of the Peloponnese
.
.
Felloti
Location:
South coast.
Small
beach with spectacular route along the steep slope.
Kaladi
Location:
East coast.
One of
the most beautiful and popular beaches in Kythira, with two bays in omega
shape.
Kapsali
Location:
South coast.
The
cosmopolitan beach of Kythira
, overlooking the castle of Chora.
, overlooking the castle of Chora.
Palaiopolis
Location:
East coast.
The
largest beach on Kythera, with sand.
wide
sand
Location:
North coast.
In the
village, with wide sandy beach.
Location:
West coast.
The
small and unexpected beach for hikers.
Komponada
Location:
East coast.
One of
the longest beaches on the island, with large perfectly round kefka
pebbles.
Melidoni
Location:
South coast.
Small
but very picturesque beach, overlooking the Pot and the Cretan Sea.
Limnionas
Location:
West coast.
Picturesque
fishing village with authentic traditional cells for boats of fishermen.
Kalamitsi
Location: East coast.
Picturesque
small beach, overlooking the mountains of the Peloponnese
Physical
Kythira areas
Kythera
emerge through three seas, Myrtoo, Cretan and Ionian reminding that once these
two areas were united. Today their heritage creates a landscape endowed with
unique beauty, rich in flora and fauna. It is no coincidence that the island
has the largest variety of herbs and wild flowers, like large population of
birds that use it as Immigration. To island station is plateau with a temperate
Mediterranean climate
, surrounded by steep slopes that attract the gaze inland
morphology soil forming valleys of green trees, lush vegetation and streams
that lead to beautiful beaches.
, surrounded by steep slopes that attract the gaze inland
morphology soil forming valleys of green trees, lush vegetation and streams
that lead to beautiful beaches.
Forest
Gerakari
Location:
North.
The
magnificent wooded region of the island with pine and eucalyptus
.
.
watermills
Location:
West.
Natural
area with rich vegetation, trees, ponds, waterfalls 
and flowing waters.
and flowing waters.
Agia
Sofia Cave
Location:
West.
The
largest cave on the island, with murals and the small Church of St. Sophia.
groves
Location:
Kythira.
Olive
groves are an integral part of the natural environment of the island.
beaches
Location:
Coastlines.
Know
all the beaches, small and large, around Kythira.
Historical
Monuments of Kythera
Kythera,
with history and references by the mythological times, over historical periods,
to leave visible fingerprints with their historical monuments that make up the identity
of the island. From the myth of Aphrodite's birth
, many theories currently seek
sanctuary which was the largest in Greece. Recent discoveries in St George
Mountain brings to the surface an important Minoan peak sanctuary. A fire in
Palaiokatro area after burns dense coppice reveals ancient wall section. While
other monuments leave in the future their appearance, others continue to stand
perpetually cultures martyrs, confessors of history. Below are some of the most
important historical monuments in Kythira.
, many theories currently seek
sanctuary which was the largest in Greece. Recent discoveries in St George
Mountain brings to the surface an important Minoan peak sanctuary. A fire in
Palaiokatro area after burns dense coppice reveals ancient wall section. While
other monuments leave in the future their appearance, others continue to stand
perpetually cultures martyrs, confessors of history. Below are some of the most
important historical monuments in Kythira.
Minoan
peak sanctuary
Location:
East.
The
first Minoan peak sanctuary in Greece, Agios Georgios Mountain.
State
Paleochora
Location:
Central.
The
Byzantine castle
with the important temples and great views of the gorge.
with the important temples and great views of the gorge.
Castle
Country
Location:
South.
The
great castle of the capital with panoramic views on three seas.
Castle
Low Country
Location:
West.
In the
village of Mylopotamos, the Venetian castle
with houses in good condition and
the most beautiful sunset in Kythira.
with houses in good condition and
the most beautiful sunset in Kythira.
Monastery
Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Location:
West.
The
spiritual center of the island dedicated to the patron of Kythira.
Monastery
Agia Moni
Location:
East.
The
beautiful monastery with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea.
Katouni
Location:
South-central.
The
largest stone bridge in Greece, from the era of British rule.
Lighthouse
reefed
Location:
North.
The
imposing stone nautical lighthouse, the northernmost tip of the island.
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