Travel Diaries :: Kythera

Before settling in well in autumn, I would like to do a post regarding my latest holidays on Kythera island. It is a beautiful island in Greece, which belongs to the group of Eptanisa islands. I really loved the place, and I am going to show you some of my favourite pictures.

Charming Details

I love how many corners in the villages of the island were so nicely painted and decorated. It’s the details that make the difference. When I look at them I can understand that someone put an effort in making things beautiful, because they like beauty.

Nature

Kythera is an island that combines both beautiful seaside places and landscapes. It has so many natural beauties! The sea, waterfalls, mountains, landscapes all pure and picturesque.

^^ Diakofti Village

^^ Waterfalls of Fonissa (Unfortunately this year were out of waters, due to decreased rainfalls in the winter)

^ Evening Lights on the mountains

Archaeological Places

There are many interesting places to visit in Kythera. At Palaiochora, where you can see remains of a castle built around 12th century, Byzantine times, as well as the castle of Chora, which was built around 13th century. There are more castles on the island, but we only had the time to visit those two.

^^ Palaiochora, Kythera

Food and Drink

Food was amazing! If I posted a photo for every delicious plate I ate, this post would be food-only! haha! The drinks were also lovely, and they are great to drink when you have such amazing views, to dim-light villages, castle, and night sky full of stars above you.

^^ Great drinks just outside Chora, Kythera

^^ Food at Avlemonas village. It is a great opportunity to eat fish and sea food in general!

Beaches

If you were allowed to do only one activity when you go to Kythera, then definitely, choose swimming in its beautiful seas. The beaches are amazing! Blue, green, crystal clear waters, with alluring scenery surrounding the beaches make you feel peaceful and happy! It is strange how much some places lift up our moods! They are perfect for relaxing and recharging your batteries!