Discover Kythira
Kythira stands out because it brings together so many different things and images. It lies far from mass tourism and remains an image of the Greece we fell in love with.
On the island the villages stay alive and the people welcoming. Here you feel like a guest, not a customer. Within minutes of your accommodation you can reach waterfalls, gorges, beaches with turquoise waters, Venetian castles, traditional villages and monasteries with views over both the Ionian and the Aegean.
Most important of all, though, is the calm that defines the island wherever you are, while the clean beaches, easy parking and natural sounds all add to a carefree holiday.
Beaches for every taste
Chalkos — One of the finest beaches in the area, just 7 minutes from Kalamos.
Fyri Ammos — A beach with distinctive red sand, about 11 minutes from the accommodation.
Kapsali — A wonderful double-bay beach that combines swimming with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Kaladi — With three separate sections, it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Kythira.
Also worth visiting are Limnionas with its beautiful fishermen's cottages, Lykodimou with its striking cave, and Melidoni with its unique view of the Chytra islet.
Villages & sights
Chora & Castle — The capital of Kythira charms visitors with its old mansions and picturesque alleys. The view from the 'Belvedere' is impressive, while the Venetian Castle dominates day and night with its striking lighting.
Mylopotamos — One of the island's loveliest villages: the 'Fonissa' waterfall in the 'Neraida' area, the lush Lagkadi with its old watermills, and the Venetian castle of 'Kato Chora' with the lion of Saint Mark above its lintel are just a few of the things a visitor should see.
Avlemonas — A beautiful, picturesque fishing village reminiscent of the Cyclades, with a 16th-century Venetian fort built at the harbour entrance.
Diakofti — A seaside village with a golden sandy beach, ideal for families. Nearby lies the Chousti cave, with finds dating to 4,000 BC.
Agia Sofia Cave — Near Kalamos, set in a beautiful ravine, it impresses with its vast recess. At the entrance stands the little church of the same name. Free to visit, open 24 hours.
Agios Dimitrios (Paliochora) — The ruined Byzantine capital, well hidden in the northeast, until it was completely destroyed in 1537 by the pirate Barbarossa.
Myrtidia Monastery — An impressive church considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Greece. On its feast day, 24 September, it welcomes pilgrims from around the world. Its stone bell tower is magnificent.
Archaeological Museum of Chora — Exhibits that tell the island's history from antiquity to the present day.
Kalamos — our village!
A quiet village in the southern part of the island, close to three important beaches — Chalkos, Fyri Ammos and Kapsali. The well-known Filio taverna is right next to our accommodations.
Local flavours
Don't leave without trying thyme honey, rusks, Kythira salt flower, Fatourada (a local liqueur) and the traditional sweets — rozedes and pasta mylou.
Practical information
You reach Kythira by ferry from Neapoli, Gythio, Kissamos in Crete and Piraeus, or by plane from Athens. There is no public transport on the island, so it would be useful to have a car or motorbike to explore it properly.
See our accommodations See the official Kythira tourist guide