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Kythera, also known as the oldest Venetian name Cerigo, is an island located in southern Greece, south of the Peloponnese and south of Elafonisos and Cavo Malia.
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For the sights of Kythira
Local Attractions
Kythira
Incredibly rich history and rare beauty are exemplified by the following: its historical traditions, local culture and educated, sociable inhabitants.
Potamos
Conveniently located in the island’s commercial centre. A stay in Potamos allows our guests to make the most of their time in a different way, touring around the island.
I visit Kythera
If you are asking yourself why you should visit Kythira, the answer is that many consider it a select destination. It is for you to discover the reasons why.
Why visitors return to Kythira
Visitors return to Kythira again and again for reasons you have to see with your own eyes, just as we did.
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Destinations
From the historical monuments to the newer destinations, here are some of the best sights of Kythera for both locals and tourists.
Venetian Castle
Venetian castle on the edge of Chora where you will enter through a tunnel. The Archives of the Kythira Historical Archives are housed in the administration since 16th century.
Panaghia Mirtidiotissa
Moni Mirtidion, is the largest monastery in Kythera! Located in the area of Mirtidia in the west of the island, it is built on a natural rocky opening among many myrtles! The icon of Panaghia Mirtidiotissa is the island’s most precious relic and the patron of all Kytherians.
Γαστρονομία – Τοπικά προϊόντα
Τα Κύθηρα είναι ένας παράδεισος τοπικών προϊόντων με πολλές μικρά χωριά. Είναι διάσημα για το αρνί, το θυμαρίσιο μέλι, τα τοπικά γλυκά (αμύγδαλα, πεπόνια, κούκλες, πανσέδες κλπ.), το κεράσι (λικέρ και λικέρ φρούτων) κ.α.
Τοπικά πιάτα, όπως κολοκυθανθούς γεμιστούς, ξινόχοντρο με μελιτζάνες, καλτσούνι τηγανητά λουβία ή πλαγιομάνους συμπόρου (κουκιά) κ.α. θα βρείτε
στις ταβέρνες.