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Kythira (Island)

Kythira Beach

Kythira Beach
Welcome to Kythira!

The island of Kythira (also frequently spelled Kithira) is technically part of the Ionian chain, although it is quite far from the other islands of the chain, since it actually lies at the foot of the southernmost part of the Peloponnese, pointing the way to Crete. In fact, the island connects by occasional ferry to Crete, specifically to Chania in the west. To make matters even more interesting, the island actually belongs to Piraeus for administrative purposes, which is why we have included it as part of the Argosaronic Islands. It occupies 278 square kilometers of a fairly fat landmass, with only 52 kilometers of coastline.

The island has two old ports, Ag. Pelagia on its northeast coast, not far from the Peloponnese; and in the south, at Kapsali, two kilometers from the tiny capital of the island, Kythira or Chora. A new port is also available now at Diakoftis. Connections now include Piraeus (once a week), Neapoli in Lakonia (twice a day), Gytheio, also in Lakonia (once a week), and occasional service to Chania, Crete. The island's position between the Peloponnese and Crete makes it an ideal island to combine with a holiday at either of these larger destinations, or even to use as a bridge to connect the two larger destinations, with just a few overnights on Kythira. The island has a small airport with a once a day connection with Athens, which is the fastest and easiest way to reach the island.

There's plenty to see on the island, some very good beaches, a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with only 3,500 inhabitants, beautiful landscapes, and traditional villages. Kythira is primarily a farming island, with low mountains (the highest of which is less than 500 meters), steep cliffs, and very deep bays; the islanders grow wheat, barley, and grapes, and tend olive groves for their own olive oil consumption. They tend to the usual variety of sheep, goats, and cows, and of course the island has a small fishing fleet.


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Kythea Resort

Kythea Resort is a relatively new hotel of 35 rooms situated on the terraced hillside overlooking the beach of Agia Pelagia. Since the hotel is built amphitheatrically, all rooms have a sea view.

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Category: 4-Star Hotels
Location: Argosaronikos Islands (Island Complex) | Kythira (Island) | Agia Pelagia
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Windmill Suites

This beautifully renovated windmill from the 17th century forms a small complex with two newly built stone houses situated in the interior of the island in the area of Livadi.

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Category: Self Catering
Location: Argosaronikos Islands (Island Complex) | Kythira (Island) | Livadi
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Kythira: Cities and Towns


Agia Pelagia, Kythira Town, Livadi

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Kythira Beach

Kythira Beach
Kythira Sunset from Saint Pelagia

Kythira Sunset from Saint Pelagia
Kythira AgPelagia Overview

Kythira AgPelagia Overview
Kythira Carved Stone (gourna)

Kythira Carved Stone (gourna)
Kythira Dilaverion Village

Kythira Dilaverion Village
Kythira Dourianika

Kythira Dourianika
Kythira Kapsali view

Kythira Kapsali view
Kythira Lighthouse Kapsali

Kythira Lighthouse Kapsali
Kythira Panoramic view

Kythira Panoramic view
Kythira view

Kythira view