After our trip at Spetses (add link here) we decided to visit Kithira! Also called “Cirigo” at ancient years! It is located at the southeast point of Peloponnese and its area is about 279 square kilometers. It is about 7 hours away from Athens and the linearity is really interesting while cruising the saronic!
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If you read our previous articles you may already know that we traveling with a sailing boat which is also our suggestion for you in order to travel. You can also visit the island by ferry but you may do not have the required freedom to explore the island! The main port of Kythira is “Diakofti” where is an ideal place to moor your boat. This port is well protected from wind of all directions and generally from all weather conditions. When this port was built, also an airport was also built together. As you understand you can reach Kithira also by plane!
So, it is one of the few islands where you can visit it with all transports! Decide which one fits you and your friends better and schedule when!
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Kythira has many interesting places to visit and some of the most interesting places are its beaches! We asked locals and their suggestions were true! We would love to share them with you!
- Kaladi
It is the most famous beach of the island. A must visit when you reach Kythira, with pebbles and green-blue clear waters! - Melidoni
One of the top 3 beaches of Kithira located at southwest of the island with crystal clear waters and golden sand! Ideal for all ages
- Agia Pelagia
Except the beach there is also a village with the same name there! At the northern side of Kithira, an organized beach with water sports facilities ideal for younger ages!
- Chalkos
One of the options you have when you leave from Kalamos village. An other organized beach with pebbles and amazing crystal clear waters! Do not miss it!
- Kapsali
You will amazed with the view of this beach! You will meet the one of the castles of Kithira and the small idyllic bay with reward you with the crystal clear waters!
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A really good idea is to take your boat and explore yourself all these beaches and not only instead taking taxis or walking! You will be able to be in a different place whenever you want! This is the freedom we told you before!
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Except these amazing beaches try to take a look to some amazing sightseens of Kythira like lighthouse of mouradio, a really interesting place to visit with amazing history from the ancient years built at the southern part of the island. “Hytra”, an islet opposite kapsali bay. There is a cave accessible only from water where a shelter for seals takes place! Except these, a must visit is “Tsakonas canyon” at the center of the island. Ask locals about someone to guide you inside this amazing pass between the amazing rocks and forest! Do not miss to visit the 22 amazing water mills near “Milopotamos”. Each mill has 3 rooms, the one that the wrist become flour, the one where the owners live and an other one where the donkeys resting as the “vehicles” of the older years. You will listen for sure for more sightseens to visit and it will be a nice getaway. Unfortunatelly we did not have enough time for more to visit, maybe next time!
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Are you hungry? Do not say no after all these kilometers you may already walked for all these sightseens! Except your boat galley there are some very interesting rerstaurants and taverns to visit with traditional and very delicious dishes waiting for you! We are sure that you will love the cuisine of this island!
Our first choice was “Pierros” at livadi, a very interesting restaurant with food like home! Amazing dishes with very good prices and quality! We really suggest it for you! Your next stop should be “Fossa”. It is a little bit far away but it worth it! An amazing Pastry shop with very delicious cheesecake and not only! If you pass through there you must stop! Another option at livadi is “Toxotis”, a traditional tavern with amazing grill and fresh fish. Ask for the special dish of the day! We keep our favorite for the end. “Manolis” at “Diakofti” Beach at the eastern side of Kithira. You will take a seat on golden sand under a beautiful tree shade just some steps away from the waves of the crystal clear waters of the area. A really magical place Where you will find fresh fish and dishes like home!
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If you visit the island with ferry or airplane you may need a place to stay overnight.
And after a research we found Pelagia Aphrodite hotel at “Aghia Pelagia”. Rooms with beautiful view at sea and very good services! Generally a beautiful place to stay, with very good price! There are many other Hotels too choose from but this gained our interests more than others!
At the end of the day you may need to go for a drink! You will find many bars around the island for all ages and tastes to visit with your friends and not only. We visited “Il mercato” a beautiful cocktail bar for all ages where you will find unique cocktails and very tasty drinks.
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We forgot to tell you to find and buy some local “Paksimadi” (rusk) with a unique recipe with Olive oil! It is a well known product at many places worldwide! Ask it as “Paksimadi Ladiou” (Oil Rusk) and we are sure that you will understand yourself why this is so delicious!
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This amazing island is waiting for you to explore it, decide when, find your partners and just do it! Every Greek island is unique and I wish to all of you to find as much time as possible to visit as more as possible. It is a life experience that no one has to miss! We hope to find our information useful during your trip!
Take care!
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