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1st day:
Arrival in Kythira: Leave your luggage and start exploring immediately.
Take a tour of Chora, the capital of Kythera:
Visit the narrow picturesque streets, with traditional houses and mansions.
Climb the grand Venetian Castle for panoramic views of three seas.
Try local flavors in one of the picturesque taverns.
Relax on the beach:
Choose one of the nearby beautiful beaches, such as Kapsali, Firi Ammos, Chalkos. Try water sports such as kayaking or sailing.
Night out:
Find a nice spot to enjoy the magnificent sunset, then dinner and drinks in cosmopolitan Kapsalis.
Stone mill at the watermills of Mylopotamos Kythira
2nd day:
Excursion to Mylopotamos:
Visit the traditional village of Mylopotamos, perhaps the most beautiful village of the island, centrally located in Kythira.
See the natural area of special natural beauty Mylos, with its running waters, small lakes and waterfalls, among the old water mills and stone bridges.
Try local specialties in one of the village’s taverns, under the shade of centuries-old plane trees.
Visit to the Venetian castle of Kato Chora Mylopotamos, where at dusk it offers perhaps the most beautiful sunset in Kythira.
Relax on the beach:
Choose one of the nearby beaches, such as Kalami or Limnionas.
3rd day:
Excursion to northern Kythera:
Visit the Mudarios Lighthouse for panoramic views of the Peloponnese mountains.
Swim at Lagada beach: Enjoy the crystal clear waters and the wild beauty, the beach of Agia Pelagia which is more ideal for families with small children.
Farewell walk in Paleoora:
Visit the unique Byzantine castle-state of Paleochora, one of the most important historical monuments of the island. This is Mystras of Kythira, where it was the first capital under the name Agios Dimitrios, with high walls, public buildings, and Byzantine churches.
General Tips:
Rent a car to explore the island.
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes for the hikes.
Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen and swimsuit.
Respect the natural environment and local culture.
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