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Lighthouse Of MoudariChytra and Watermills are the main sights in Kythira
Kaladi beach it is, according to many, the best and most popular beach on the island, the one that shouldn’t be missed when visiting Kythera. Also vitit TOP 5 (with Kaladi), MelidoniChalkosKomponadaFyri Ammos
There are a lot of ways to come to Kythira. Plane from the international Airport of Athens or boat from Piraeus.Also roadly up to Gythion and Neapoli Lakonia and from there again by boat. If you come from Crete you will find the boat in Kasteli of Kissamos (district of Chania). Furthermore there are flying dolphins departing from the port of Piraeus.
Before begin for Kythera accommodation has to be ensured. The demand is big, mainly the summer months, the lodgings are scattered in all the island and you will be lucky if you find that moment  any room. Consult the categories of lodgings and make immediately your reservation.  It exists labelling for the services that are provided in each lodging. If you are interested in the region, where you will remain, take a glance in the maps.
Kythira (Kythera or Kithira) is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group. Administratively, it belongs to the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region, despite its distance from the Saronic Islands, around which the rest of Attica is centered.
What time of year is best to visit Kythera island? In short, you’ll have the best chance of comfortable weather in early spring (September – October) and in autumn (March – May). Our personal pick would be to visit Kythera during the summer (June – August)
Kythera island have an area of 278 km² and it is one of the larger Greek islands. The length of its coastlines is about 90 km. At the northern end of the island is the lighthouse of Moudari, which was built in 1857 by the English, while in the port of Kapsali, in the southern part of the island, is a lighthouse built in 1853.
The distance from Athens to Kythera is 214 Km. There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Kythira Strait by bus and ferry, car ferry or plane.
The island lies at the crossroads of 3 seas, the Ionian, Aegean and the Cretan Sea.
There are a lot of ways to reach to Kythira. Plane from the international Airport of Athens or boat from Piraeus.Also roadly up to Gythion and Neapoli Lakonia and from there again by boat. If you come from Crete you will find the boat in Kasteli of Kissamos (district of Chania). You will find more information in the travel agencies, where you will buy your tickets. And don’t forget always in time, because the demand is big. Now if you come with your ship look the information in the category Marina .
Kythira is an island that belongs to the Ionian Islands but also looks like the Cyclades. Let’s say it in one sentence “One island One World”.
We would prefer you to stay at least 4 days. Ideally, Kythera needs a week to get a proper taste.
193 km is Distance from Crete to Kythera.
There are many things to to in Kythera isalnd. Visit Kythera and our category with things to do.
Kythira (Kythera or Kithira) is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group. Administratively, it belongs to the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region, despite its distance from the Saronic Islands, around which the rest of Attica is centered.

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