The new solo exhibition of the visual artist Dimitris Chatzantonakis at the art gallery Follow Your Art, in Kapsali Kythira. The artist’s materials are marble powders colored with natural techniques. With the unit of works, the garden of memory, Dimitris Chatzantonakis refers to the functions of nature, the world of stimuli and reactions, as they are retrieved from memory.
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Travel to Kythira quickly and comfortably with the AQUA JEWEL ferry from Piraeus, Gythio, and Kastelli, Crete.
Book Tickets for Kythira
Choose for your movement on the island from a wide variety of cars for all tastes.
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Get the famous thyme honey one of the best honeys in the world!
Beekeeping Cooperative
Picturesque villages and settlements of the Kythira with the authentic traditional architecture.
Dozens of beaches adorn the coastline of Kythira ideal for unique dives.
Venetian castles, archeological sites, monasteries, historical monuments in Kythira.
The famous area Mills with lakes, and all the wonderful natural areas on the island.
Kythira is located at the southern tip of the Peloponnese, at the meeting point of the Aegean, Ionian and Cretan seas. The Geography of the island highlights it as the crossroads of sea routes, and its natural environment offers a unique relief with waterfalls, caves and fertile valleys in an area of 280 sq.km. The climate of Kythera is purely Mediterranean, with mild winters and cool summers thanks to the beneficial northerly winds, making it an ideal destination for holidays all year round.
According to Hesiod, Kythera is the birthplace of the Celestial Aphrodite. Its historical path is multicultural, with influences from the Minoans, Dorians, Phoenicians, and later, the Romans and Byzantines. During the Frankish period and especially under Venetian rule, the island experienced a period of great cultural flourishing. Periods under French and English administration followed, until the unification with Greece in 1864. Today, you can explore this rich heritage in the castles and Byzantine monuments of the island. Discover in detail the history of Kythira
Top attractions include the Venetian Castle in Chora overlooking Kapsali, the waterfalls at Mylopotamos, and the castle town of Paleochora. Don’t miss the picturesque Avlemonas, the cave of Agia Sophia, and the imposing Moudari Lighthouse on the northern tip. See the full guide with Kythira Attractions and road maps here.
Kythira is accessible by plane from Athens (40 minutes) or by boat. There are regular routes to Kythira from Neapoli Lakonias (daily), Gythio, Piraeus, and Crete. For your transportation on the island, the use of a car is recommended. Find out here about all Ship and Plane schedules 2026.
The island offers a wide variety of accommodations, from traditional guesthouses and stone houses to modern hotels and organized camping in Kapsali and Paleopoli. Whether you are looking for a family vacation or a romantic getaway, you can find the best accommodation in Kythira through our guide. Accommodation on the island is characterized by warm hospitality and personal contact with the locals.
Entertainment in Kythira combines quality with tradition. From the atmospheric bars in Kapsali and Chora, to the Kythira Municipality Festival, with concerts, art and theater performances, and local traditional festivals (such as the 15th of August in Potamos), the island is bustling with life. Learn all about Go out and Entertainment in Kythira.
The gastronomy of Kythira is a unique combination of Cretan and Peloponnesian tradition with Venetian influences. As your local guides, we recommend that you definitely try: Thyme Honey: Famous worldwide for its aroma and quality. Kythera’s Ladopaksimada: The island’s trademark, made with pure olive oil. Fatourada: The traditional local liqueur based on tsipouro, cinnamon and cloves. Pastitseto: A special dessert with Venetian roots that you will find in traditional pastry shops. In the taverns of the island, from Potamos to Avlemonas, you will enjoy fresh fish, local lobster, as well as traditional recipes such as capers and local cheese products. Discover the complete guide to Gastronomy and Local Products of Kythera.
Discover Kythira the island of Celestial Aphrodite and pure Love, the refuge of Paris and the beautiful Helen.
The exciting presentation about the famous Antikythira Shipwreck that went viral, with all the time since the sinking of the ship. Detailed reference to the archaeological finds brought to the surface, from 1900. See Antikythira Shipwreck on YouTube
We have selected for you the 10 best routes for the top attractions in Kythira, which are definitely worth visiting during your stay on the island, and they will excite you, without spending your time on unnecessary travel.
The world famous oil rusks, the famous thyme honey from antiquity with its wonderful aroma, the semprevives the flowers with the yellow flower that never die, are some of the local Products that you would like to know.
