TWELVE REASONS TO VISIT KYTHERA:
THE ISLAND OF ROMANCE: Amazing sunset at Mylopotamos Kato Chora
KIND-HOSPITABLE PEOPLE: Do not hesitate to ask local people for directions. They are always willing to assist.
ASTONISHING BEACHES:
East: Diakofti, Kaladi, Paleopoli, Componada
North: Lorentzou, Fournoi, Furi Ammos
West: Melidoni, Kalami, Lukodhmos
South: Chalkos, Furi Ammos, Chalkos, Kyriakoulou
AUTHENTICITY: Authentic Tastes, Genuine people, Virgin beaches.
GOOD FOOD: Kyra Maria (Logothetianika), Aquarium (Kapsali), Zeidoros (Kapsali), Platanos (Mylopotamos), Perivoli ( Mylopotamos), Panaretos ( Potamos), Skandeia ( Paleopoli) , Traditional Kafeneio Michalis (Mitata), Barkoula (Platy Ammos), Manolis (Fish Diakofti).
LANDSCAPE ALTERNATIONS: Kythera always find a way to surprise us. The north side of the island is very green indeed. The west on the other side is totally infertile. In general terms though is a green island.
PICTURESQUE VILLAGES:
Mylopotamos, the picturesque village at the west with the waterfalls of Fonissa and the Medieval Kato Chora with the Venetian castle and the Byzantine churches inside.
Avlemonas, the lovely small port with the Venetian castle.
Karavas, Colourful village, famous for Amir Ali water springs.
Chora, The queen of Kythera
Kapsali, famous for its nightlife
Kalokairines, one of the most characteristic Kytherian villages
Potamos, commercial center of the island.
WALKING ROUTES: Watermills (Mylopotamos) Amir Ali Water springs (Karavas), Water springs (Trifillianika), Dog and Cat cave and Watersprings in Viaradika, Paleochora canyon.
MONASTERIES: Saint John the cliff ( Kapsali), Moni Myrtidion, Saint Elessa, Saint Moni.
FESTIVALS: Wine festival (Mitata 8-9/8), Karavas Festival (18/8), Potamos Festival (15/8), Fratsia Festival (22/8), Livadi Festival (20/7), Avlemonas Festival (25/7), Kalamos Festival (15/9), Agia Pelagia Festival (22/9).
FATOURADA: Local drink, amazing taste. Traditional Kytherian products in Marianthi (Potamos), Meli Gala (Mitata), Stavros (Chora), Perivale (Mylopotamos).
OLIVE OIL: The most characteristic Kytherian product along with honey. In Potamos bakery and Karavas bakery.
