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Kythnos is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. The island is of volcanic origin, very dry, and thinly populated.

Understand

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Greek is the native language of the people of Kythnos. Most people also speak passable English and some of them speak other European languages.

Get in

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By ferry

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The port of Merichas is connected to Piraeus and Lavrio by ferry boat, and the ride takes one to four hours, depending on the speed of the ship and the weather. Construction of a new mole began in 2005 to accommodate larger ferryboats and it was completed in 2008.

By helicopter

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Transportation to Kythnos is also possible by helicopter (for those how can afford the cost). Flights are organized by private companies mainly from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and the old Airport of Elliniko in Athens.

Get around

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By car

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You can bring your own car to the island but you can also rent a car. Car rental companies operate in Merichas (island's main port), Chora (island's capital & main village), and Loutra. Driving at high speed should be avoided because of island's narrow and problematic roads.

By taxi

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There are taxis operating in Kythnos, covering the whole road network of the island. Merihas Port serves as their main stand.

By sea

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In Kythnos moving by sea is also an option. Hiring boats or use them as water-taxis for cruises, and visiting remote and/or inaccessible by road beaches. Companies of that kind operate in Merichas and Loutra.

See

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Villages

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  • 1 Merichas. The main port of the island. Port of Kythnos (Q25166569) on Wikidata

Churches

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  • 2 Agios Ioannis Theologos (Theologos), Chora. A small church renovated in 1845 and declared in 1987 as a listed monument. Agios Ioannis Theologos, Kythnos (Q112167215) on Wikidata Church of Saint John the Theologian, Kythnos on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Agios Panteleimon, Chora. A small church declared as a listed monument by the Greek State. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Panagia Stratilatissa (Panagia Stratolatissa) (3 km south of Dryopida). The catholicon of a dissolved monastery. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Panagia Flabouriani (Flabouriani), Flabouria. An old church dedicated to Virgin Mary mentioned in many of Kythnos' local myths and traditions. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 6 Agia Anna, Panagia Stratilatissa (next to Panagia Stratilatissa). A 19th-century chapel inside the area of Stratilatissa. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 7 Agios Loukas (over Kolona Beach). A chapel of the late 18th century on the rocky islet/peninsula which is known under the same name. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 8 Panagia of Nikous, Chora (Close to Chora). The catholicon of a dissolved monastery, W of Chora. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • Inside Katafyki cave
    9 Church of Agios Savvas, Chora of Kythnos. A 17th-century Orthodox church and monument. Church of Saint Savvas, Kythnos (Q112262064) on Wikidata Church of Saint Savvas, Kythnos on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 10 Taxiarchis in Velidi (Taxiarchis sto Velidi) (On the road between Chora and Dryopida). The catholicon of a dissolved monastery. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 11 Panagia Kanala, +30 2281032379. Greek Orthodox church and shrine dedicated to Virgin Mary. Panagia Kanala (Q56248819) on Wikidata Panagia Kanala on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 12 Panagia Eleousa (Panagia Kareleousa), Oria or Katakefalo Castle. An old church inside Oria or Katakefalo Castle. It was built probably in the early 13th century but renovated later. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 13 Agios Minas Church, Dryopida. Orthodox church and monument. Notable for its wooden iconostasis. Church of Saint Minas (Q112299539) on Wikidata Church of Saint Minas on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 14 Panagia Eleousa (Panagia Kareleousa), Oria or Katakefalo Castle. An old church inside Oria or Katakefalo Castle. It was built probably in the early 13th century but renovated later. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 15 Evangelistria, Dryopida. Church in Dryopida. Listed monument. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 16 Agios Loukas (over Kolona Beach). A chapel of the late 18th century on the rocky islet/peninsula which is known under the same name. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Nature

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  • 17 Kanala pine forest, Kanala. Inside Panagia Kanala area, it's the only pine forest of the island. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 18 Katafyki Cave, Dryopida. Entrance is allowed only with a guide. Katafyki cave on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 19 Oros Atheras-Cape Kefalos and coastal zone. Natural reserve. NATURA 2000, GR4220010. Voreiodytiki Kythnos: Oros Atheras - Akrotirio Kefalos Kai Paraktia Zoni (Q53673064) on Wikidata


Archaeological sites

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  • 20 Vryokastro. Archaeological site. Vryokastro on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 21 Maroulas. The archaeological remains of the oldest settlement on any of the Cyclades, about 10,000 years old. The 1500-m² site has been excavated for over a decade since 1996 and was revealed to the public in 2010. Countless artifacts, many of them from obsidian (volcanic glass) have been unearthed by archaeologists. Maroulas mesolithic site (Q1902387) on Wikidata Maroulas, Kythnos on Wikipedia

Other

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  • 22 Castle of Oria (Katakefalo) (on the NW part of Kythnos). A ruined fortified settlement. Used to be the medieval capital of the island. Castle of Kythnos (Q65273148) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • Kolona Beach
    23 Mathias' laundry basins (southeast of Dryopida & close to Lefkes). Old laundry basins in the region of Mathias OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 24 Theatraki Dryopidas (Small theater of Dryopida), Dryopida. An open-air theater in Dryopida where various festivals, concert & activities are held especially during the summer months. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 25 Ecclesiastical & Byzantine Museum (Agios Geogios), Dryopida. Daily 09:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00. A small ecclesiastical museum inside the church of Agios Georgios. It is an initiative of a local priest. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 26 The Folklore Museum of Chora, Chora (in Piazza neighborhood). Daily 07:00-12:00. Founded in 2014 it's a folklore collection of objects exhibited in a traditional house. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 27 Katholiko Park, Chora. Park in Chora where sculptures and architectural finds have been exhibited since 1973. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 28 Loutra Natural Spa. A free natural spa in the spot where the waters from the two hot springs of Loutra (Kakavos and Agioi Anargyroi) unite. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 29 Loutra Spa, Loutra. 19th-century facilities of an old hydrotherapy spa, nowadays a listed monument. Loutra (Q112670959) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 30 Mazarakis Tower, Loutra. House of the notable local family Mazarakis. It was built in the early 20th century based on Western architecture. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Do

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Beaches

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  • 1 Fykiada beach. Fykiada beach (Q56248847) on Wikidata
  • 2 Kolona Beach (north of Merichas Port). A famous beach on the homonymous bay. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Apokrousi Beach (Apokrisi). Apokrisi, Kythnos (Q21693234) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Episkopi Beach. A beach bar operates during the summer months. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Flampouria Beach (on the west side of the island). Split in two by a huge rock, it combines sand and pebbles. The local church of Panagia Flampouriani celebrates annually on August 23 and a traditional feast ("panigiri") takes place. Flampoúria, Kythnos (Q21693272) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 6 Skylou Beach (SW of Kanala). In the small settlement of Skylos. A beach you can reach through a dirt road. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 7 Simousi Beach (Between the beaches of Skylou and Gaidouromandra on the SE side of Kythnos). A sandy beach. The sea here is usually calm. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 8 Gaidouromantra Beach, Gantromantra. A long sandy beach in the small seasonal settlement of Gantromantra on the SE coast of Kythnos. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them (like food & water) since the stores don't exist there. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 9 Antonides Beach, Kanala (W of Cape Kanala). A small beach in Kanala known for its turquoise waters. According to the local myths it's named after two first cousins named Antonis (Greek term for Anthony) who were killed by a shark or saved by a dolphin while swimming in the area. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 10 Megali Ammos, Kanala (On the E side of Kythnos). The main beach of Kanala. A sandy beach. Popular among families. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 11 Kouri Beach (east of Dryopida). A sandy beach between Zogaki and Naousa. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 12 Naousa Beach (Aosa) (on the E side of Kythnos). A sandy beach connected with the nearby beaches of Kouri & Zogaki. It can be reached by vehicle until 200 m before the destination. For the distance remaining visitors have to walk. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 13 Agios Dimitrios Beach, Agios Dimitrios. A wide & sandy beach on the SW part of Kythnos. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 14 Kalo Livadi Beach, Kalo Livadi. Good swimming but without facilities. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 15 Agios Stefanos Beach, Agios Stefanos. It has both sand and pebbles and is popular with families. Agios Stephanos (Q21693233) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 16 Lefkes Beach, Lefkes (west of Dryopida). A quiet beach about 6 km from Dryopida. Levkes, Kythnos (Q21693268) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 17 Liotrivi Beach, Liotrivi (between Kalo Livadi & Lefkes on the E side of Kythnos). A remote beach next to a seasonal settlement under the same name. Liotrivi, Kythnos (Q21693269) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 18 Potamia Beach (north of Loutra, accessible by boat and/or by a dirt road). A remote beach with deep waters on the NW part of Kythnos. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 19 Kavourocheri Beach (north of Loutra). A small & remote beach close to Loutra of the north part of the island. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 20 Martinakia Beach (Merichas). A small beach very close to the port of Merichas. It has a beach bar, taverns, hotels, and apartments. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 21 Arkoudi Beach, Loutra Bay (on the north part of Kythnos, between Loutra and Agia Irini). A quiet beach in Loutra Bay. It's close to the road but not easily accessible. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 22 Agia Irini Beach (Saint Irene), Agia Irini (on the north part of Kythnos). A small and sandy beach. Agia Eirini (Q15989369) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 23 Agios Sostis Beach (north of Loutra). A remote beach, accessible by a dirt road. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 24 Schinari Beach, Schinari (north of Loutra). A sandy beach close to Loutra. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 25 Zogaki Beach (Zogkaki) (east of Dryopida). A quiet and sandy beach, very close to other beaches of the east part of Kythnos (Aosa, Kouri, Lefkes, Liotrivi). OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 26 Mavrianos Beach (Mavrianou Beach) (south of Merichas). A remote beach on the west side of Kythnos. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them (like food & water) since the stores don't exist there. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 27 Petrousa Beach (S of Agios Dimitrios on the E side of Kythnos). A sandy beach, not easily accessible OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 28 Alyki Beach (on the southwest part of Kythnos). A remote and sandy beach, accessible by a dirt road. It is close to Agios Dimitrios. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them since stores don't exist there nor shade. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 29 Sklavos Beach (Sklavou). A remote beach near Oria or Katakefalo Castle only accessible by boat. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 30 Lagousi Beach (Ragousi) (close to Agios Stefanos.). No vehicle access. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 31 Sifnios Beach. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 32 Divlaka Beach (on the W part of Kythnos, S of Merichas and Flabouria). Accessible by vehicles through a dirt road until one point. A brief walk is also needed. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 33 Kastellas Beach (Kastella) (on the west side of the island, close to Flabouria). A remote beach near the homonymous archaeological site. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Eat

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Traditional local cheese, known as thermiotiko.

In Kythnos you will find many restaurants, eateries and taverns. You should try the local spoon sweets and pastels, a variety of pies, “sfouggata” and “kolopia”. The local cuisine is also known for its dishes based on cheese and meat. The area is also well-known for its honey and capers.

Chora

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  • 1 To Steki Tou Ntetzi, +30 2281 031204. One of the most famous tavernas in Kythnos. Offers a variety of Greek dishes. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 To Kentro tis Margias, +30 2281 031203. Greek taverna. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Psipsina, +30 2281031228. 14:00-00:00 (Wednesday 16:00-00:00). A fish taverna offering international cuisine. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 O Baroutis, +30 2281031541. Grill house. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Tratamento, +30 2281031638, . Traditional pastry shop. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Dryopida

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  • 6 I Pelegra, +30 2281032322. Daily 12:00-00:00. Taverna. Greek and Mediterranean cuisine OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 7 Chartino Karavi, Dryopida (close to the church of Agia Anna). Dishes from the Mediterranean, European and Greek cuisine. It is considered as vegetarian friendly, and it also offers options for vegans. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Merichas

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  • 8 Arapis, +30 2281032190, . Daily 11:00-00:45. Traditional Greek taverna. Also known for its pizza and pasta dishes OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 9 Ostria Restaurant, Merichas, +30 2281033017. A vegetarian friendly restaurant near the port. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 10 Yalos-Byzantio Restaurant (Byzantio Restaurant), +30 2281033000. A family taverna-restaurant. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 11 Molos Grill House, +30 2281032455, . OSM directions Google Maps directions

Kanala

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Loutra

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Agios Stefanos

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  • 15 O Kadris (Kadris), +30 2281032943. A traditional taverna with Mediterranean& Greek cuisine. It is considered as vegetarian friendly OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 16 Arodou, +30 2281032647. Greek & Mediterranean taverna. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Drink

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Chora

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  • 1 The Kraken (next to the church of Agios Savvas), +30 6981350719, . Daily 12:00-02:00. Cocktail bar that turns into a club during the weekend. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Margiora, +30 2281031809. A wine and cocktail bar. Also a restaurant. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Panochori, +30 6949566961. A café and bar. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Marrakesh, +30 2281031617. Night club. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Dryopida

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  • 5 Kythnon Anthoessan (Close to Katafyki Cave), +30 2281032145. Traditional café and confectionery. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Kanala

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  • 6 Molo all day cafe, +30 2281033145. A seasonal snack bar where you can order coffee, drinks, and something to eat. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Apokrousi

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  • 7 Baiocco, Apokrousi, +30 6988590610. Beach bar and restaurant. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Episkopi

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Martinakia Beach

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Sleep

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