Kythira

Kythira is an island southeast of the Peloponnese. The island has unique beautiful natural areas. One of the most attractive sights in Kythira is the magnificent location Mills, a large valley with rich springs, streams, waterfalls, lakes, stone bridges and traditional watermills, amid lush vegetation of plane trees and Mediterranean plants.

Understand
Kythira refers to the Kythirian goddess, nurse of love. The legend says that when Paris stole Helen, they went to Kythira to hide their love.

The local cuisine is a real surprise for those who love Mediterranean cuisine, fresh fish and lobster. The most famous local product is honey from thyme, one of the best in the world, having received numerous international awards.

Landscape
The island has maintained a very rich flora and fauna. Of particular mention is the largest variety of herbs in Greece.

Tourist information
Kythira Island geography, nature, history of Kythira, people, and local products.

Villages
The entire island is today governed as a single municipality of around 4,000 people, but there are nonetheless a number of distinct settlements:



Talk
Greek is the official language of Greece, and therefore it's spoken by all the permanent inhabitants of the island and most of its visitors, but the foreign visitor will have no problem at all communicating in foreign languages, mainly in English.

By boat
Access to the island by ferry Aqua Jewel from Athens' port of Piraeus, from Gytheion and from Kastelli in Crete. The ferry Porfyrousa also comes from Neapolis daily.

By road
By road through the Peloponnese to the port of Neapolis or Gytheio and then by ferry.

By plane
By plane from Athens airport by Olympic airlines. Also during the summer season there are direct flights from European capitals. See updated routes to Kythira. Also the Sky Express: Kythira – Heraklion, Kythira – Zakynthos – Kefalonia – Aktion – Corfu.

Get around
Kythira is an island with many villages, beaches and attractions. To visit them, you need your own car, a hired car or a taxi. You can find moped and car rentals at the airport, in Diakofti, Ag. Pelagia, Livadia, and Kythira town. Also, during the summer, there is a local bus daily along the main road of the island.

Beaches
Like a diamond necklace, like the beaches around the island of Aphrodite, some larger and others smaller, all with crystal clear blue waters promise unforgettable moments of relaxation and enjoyment. In Kythira will find beaches for all tastes, from large to fine sand, so small in beautiful locations.



Do

 * Excursions to Kythira


 * Myloi: One of the most beautiful trips in Kythιra is a visit to the scenic area mills. The mill or watermills are not just an environment of great natural beauty, but an example where human activity creatively fill the landscape with an exemplary way for us today.


 * Chytra: On the south side of the island is the small islet kettle, which is the southernmost sanctuary for seals in Europe and the visitor will be impressed by blue waters of the large cave on the island.


 * Hiking trails: The natural beauty of Kythira island attracts a lot of hikers.

Eat
Local products


 * Thyme honey: The most famous product of Kythera due to taste as thyme is reputed to give the finest flavour.
 * Olive oil: In Kythira you will large olive groves. The olive variety that thrives because of the good climate is Koroneiki.
 * Nuts by olive oil: Whoever tries it for the first time becomes a fan because of its taste and nutritional value.

Sleep


Accommodation The island is famous for its beautiful villages in the hinterland. Many authentic traditional stone houses have been renovated with much taste, and have become an attraction for tourists and can be an ideal place to stay in Kythira. Of course, apart from the interior villages of the island, there are no matching beauty and the beach, the choice is of course a matter of personal taste.

Also you can choose apartments equipped with kitchen and all the necessities to be absolutely independent, and camping in Kapsali village, built in beautiful surroundings and care to offer all modern comforts.