KYTHIRA
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Travel to Kythera, travel to the ideal place… It is not a unsatisfied desire. It is a reality you must live. Come and we shall guide you! Plan your trip. We provide you all the services and information for your stay to be really fascinating. Get ready to live in a wonderful world! Kythera is an island located in the middle of Peloponessus and Crete. An area of 280 sq. kilometers with a population of 4.000 people. Kythera, or else Cerigo, name of the venetian age, is the island of Celestial Aphrodite and Love. It is a mountainous island with many gorges and canyons ending to beautiful beaches. The island has a rich flora and the clime is Mediterranean and the sulight is rich. Discovering the island you will meet many villages, on the hills or the beaches. The beauty of the nature, springs, waterfalls, canyons, the island is the favourite destination for everybody who love the nature. Monuments, churches, English and venetian buildings, archaeological sites of the classic and Hellenistic ages that show a rich culture heritage. Kythera is also a place with important agriculture activity and the products, like the olive oil and honey are from the best of Mediterranean today. One island, one wonderful world. Come to live your “own myth of Aphrodite”. |
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Trekking in the NatureTrekking in the paths, canyons, gorges and fields. Enjoy the flowers, the herbals ans the rich flora. Visit Palaeochora, the byzantine town of Kythera and pass the canyon. Walk in the paths of Karavas, with the springs and reach to the English lighthouse to view all the Laconian Gulf. Keep walking, go to the waterfall of Mylopotamos and cross the gorge with the watermills, you can also swim in the fresh waters of the river. Also visit the gorge of Mitata and Viaradika, cut some fruits from the trees. Enjoy the nature! A rich path network waits for you… |
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Cultural WaysThe island is located in one of the most strategic sites of the Mediterranean sea, as there are so many navy paths from West to East passing from here for 3 thousands years and more. Many civilizations imperialized here, conquered Kythera to control the navy commerce. Though nowadays you shall meet many archaeological sites, venetian and English buildings and you’ll be impressed by the urban architecture. You will know the culture, customs and ethics and the lifestyle of the habitants of the island. You must also visit the Castle of Kythera Town – Chora, the medieval settlement of Mylopotamos, the venetian Castello in Avlemonas. Pass the stone built bridge of Katouni in Livadi that it is the largest one that the English built in East Europe. Also visit the museums of the island. |
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Religious WaysThe island has a rich religious heritage. There are more than three hundred churches and many monasteries. The mosti important monasteries are this of Panaghia Myrtidiotissa and Aghios Theodoros. Every year there are realized trips to the monasteries. An also important religious event is Easter in Kythera Island. Visit Kythera and live the traditional “Pasqua” and enjoy the Spring! |
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4WD AdventuresKythera is the ideal island to drive, using a good 4WD car. Visit places that very few have gone. Steep coastes and beaches out of the way, canyons, gorges, pine–tree forests, uninhabited areas, with fantastic landscapes and colors. Explore Gerakari, Karavas, Ocheles and the hided beaches! Ride on the island and discover a wonderful world! |
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Bike WaysThe island is mountainous and biking isn’t the best thing to do! But for whom they love mountain biking it is an ideal place! If you want to have a fit body then try! The office disposes bikes for rent that you can use all over the island as long as you need it. There are paths that will stay unforgettable in your mind. Well, try!Thera are maps and guides with analytical information for your easy accommodation. We can accommodate you a courier or a guide |