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Panagia Myrtidiotissa

It is the largest monastery in Kythera! Located in the area of Myrtidia in...

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Monastery of Agia Elessa

The memory of Agia Elessa is celebrated on the 1st of August. The view from...

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Monastery of Agios Theodoros

The Monastery of Osios (Holy) Theodoros lies within a verdant area between the villages...

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San Vlasis

Nella strada centrale che porta all'aeroporto poco prima dell'incrocio per Diakofti alla vostra sinistra...

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Panaghia Orfani (Mylopotamos)

Down the road from Milopotamos to Kalami beach lies the church of Panaghia Orfani,...

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Agia Moni

The monastery of Agia Moni is built on one of the highest mountains of...

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Agios Nikon (Zaglanikianika)

A tiny chapel in Zaglanikianika, just a few meters from the main road towards...

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Agios Nikon

E una chiesa piccolissima a Zaglanikianika, si trova a pochi metri di distanza dalla...

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Agios Petros (Arei)

This Byzantine church from the 10th -12th century, built in the district of Arei, near Milopotamos,...

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Agios Andreas a Livadi

Il tempio di Agios Andreas si trova nascosto dietro la strada centrale di Livadi....

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Agios Andreas (Livadi)

Hidden behind the main street of Livadi, lies the church of Agios Andreas. The...

Beaches

Kaladi

It is, according to many, the best and most popular beach on the island,...

Beaches

Melidoni

It is one out of the best three coastal destinations. Melidoni beach lies in...

Beaches

Chalkos

If you have just left the village of Kalamos, there are many swimming options...

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AGIOS IOANNIS ON-THE-ROCK

Turning left at the entrance of Kapsali village, above the picturesque port at an...

Beaches

Avlemonas

In the picturesque village of Avlemonas you can swim in the small creek at...

Beaches

Diakofti

Anyone who visits the beach Diakofti will be confused and wonder if they are...

Beaches

Paleopoli

The beach of Paleopolis is the largest on the island. It lies between the...

Beaches

Kapsali

Swimming in Kapsali beach is a treat: you get magnificent views of Chytra and...

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Fyri Ammos (of Kalamos)

There are two beaches named Fyri Ammos on the island. The first and most...

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Fourni

An alternative proposal for the northeast coast. With smooth dirt road between Karava and...

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Komponada

Komponada is one of the wildest beaches on the east part of the island....

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Fyri Ammos (of Agia Pelagia)

One of the two beaches named Fyri Ammos on the island. Located at a...

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Kalami

Located near Milopotamos village, it is an appropriate destination for those wishing to relax...

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Lorentzos

Looking at the sea from the village of Agia Pelagia, you’ll see several beaches...

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Kakia Lagada

Just next to the beach of Lorentzos, at the end of the Paleochora canyon...

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Agia Pelagia Beach

The beach of Agia Pelagia lies in the northeastern part of the island and...

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Sparagario

Next to the port and beach of Kapsali lies the hidden beach of Sparagario....

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Neos Kosmos

The beach of Neos Kosmos is just off the main beach of Agia Pelagia...

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Platia Ammos

In the village Platia Ammos, on the northern part of the island, you can...

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Agios Nikolaos

On the northern tip of the island, just below the lighthouse of Moudari, you'll...

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Vlichada

Between Kaladi and Komponada is the beach of Vlichada. There is a dirt road...

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Vroulea

About 4 kilometers away from the village of Kalamos, after you pass a dirt...

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Limnionas

Leaving Milopotamos past the junction that leads to the cave of Agia Sophia, after...

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Lykodimos

From the main road make a turn to the village of Logothetianika and follow...

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Routsounas

Sandy deep waters at the foot of paratherisrikou Lakkoudia settlement. It is 6 km...

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Feloti

At the entrance of Chora take the dirt road on the right; it will...

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Agios Eleftherios

Agios Eleftherios is a small and wild beach with beautiful colors on the island’s...

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Kuriakoulou

Kuriakoulou beach is on the right cove after the cape between Chalkos and Kapsali....

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Lygies – Ocheles

Take the road from Potamos to Karavas, follow the dirt road behind the olive...

Museums

Archaeological Museum of Kythera

Anyone visiting Kythera shouldn’t miss the opportunity to admire up close the findings exhibited...

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Byzantine Museum

On the square of Kato Livadi you’ll find the Church of the Analipsis (Ascension),...

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School of Milapidea

The "in-Livadi school of mutual teaching!” The most beautiful and well maintained building of...

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Minoan peak sanctuary

Within a short distance from the archaeological site of Palaiopolis in Kastri, stands the...

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Temple of Aphrodite Paleokastro

So, where was the beautiful ancient goddess Aphrodite born after all? We have many...

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Katouni Bridge

The stone bridge in Katouni is one of the most impressive monuments of Kythera....

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Historical archive of Kythera

The Historical Archive of Kythera is housed in the castle headquarters in Chora. And...

Caves

Cave of Milopotamos

Located a few kilometers away from the picturesque village of Milopotamos, towards Limnionas beach,...

Caves

Cave Chousti

The small cave "Chousti", situated in the area of Diakofti, is buried in the...

Caves

Cave of Kalamos

Just a few meters away from the small village of Spilies, in a green...

Castles

Castle of Chora

The island’s most characteristic monument is the castle of Chora! The castle or "Fortezza"...

Castles

Castle of Milopotamos

In Kato Chora of Milopotamos, which is of greater historical importance than the rest...

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Castle of Paleochora

One of the most important archaeological sites is the ruined fortress of Paleochora, the...

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Castle of Avlemonas

In the picturesque fishing village of Avlemonas, on the east coast, you’ll find the...

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Agios Dimitrios Pourko

This particular church consists of a cluster of four temples, a unique form of...

Sightseeing

Lighthouse Of Moudari (Cape Spathi)

It is the lighthouse situated at the northernmost point of the island, cape Spathi....

Villages

Avlemonas

Perhaps the most beautiful village of Kythera. Set on the eastern part of the...

Villages

Kythira (Chora)

Kythira also known as Chora, as in most Greek islands, it is the island’s...

Villages

Agia Pelagia

The village of Agia Pelagia is located on the north eastern side of the...

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Kapsali

The part of the island that has it all and definitely stands out in...

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Livadi

It is the central village in southern Kythera. Livadi has many shops, food market,...

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Mitata

The most beautiful –in terms of lush vegetation - village of Kythera. Located centrally...

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Potamos

It is the largest village on the island. If you find yourselves in Kythera...

Sightseeing

Watermills

Going down the dell of Milopotamos and the “Fonissa” waterfall, situated on the rocks,...

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Karavas

What could possibly be said about this village? Located in the northern part of...

Sightseeing

Chytra

One of the most impressive parts of the island is the skerry of Chytra...

Sightseeing

The gorge of Tsakonas

The gorge of Tsakonas is located between the villages Mitata and Viaradika, in the center...

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The gorge of Kakia Langada

The gorge of Kakia Langada starts at the village of Trifillianika and passes by...

Villages

Kalamos

A large in extent village on the south of Kythera, shortly after Livadi. It...

Sightseeing

Ancient shipwreck of Avlemonas (Lord Elgin)

Just outside the harbor of Avlemonas, at 20 meters depth, a group from the...

Villages

Milopotamos

A village of legends and traditions. Start your visit with a morning coffee and...

Sightseeing

Waterfall

In the picturesque village of Milopotamos follow the sign to "Neraida, Waterfall”; it will...

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Beaches

Agios Nikolaos

On the northern tip of the island, just below the lighthouse of Moudari, you'll find the beach of Agios Nikolaos, a picturesque and sheltered...

Sightseeing

The gorge of Tsakonas

The gorge of Tsakonas is located between the villages Mitata and Viaradika, in the center of the island. Inside the canyon are hidden churches carved...

Beaches

Neos Kosmos

The beach of Neos Kosmos is just off the main beach of Agia Pelagia in the east; a pebbled beach with a view to...

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