Kythnos is an island in the Cyclades that is not well-known despite its proximity to Attica’s coast. The southern part is mostly uninhabited, while the north has several towns including Merichas, Chora or Mesaria, Loutra, and Dryopida.
Kythnos has the typical blue and white colors of the Cyclades, with bald hills and dry-stone walls. It has over 350 snow-white chapels, more than 65 beaches with off-road access tracks, and picturesque villages with narrow cobbled streets, white-washed houses, squares, churches, and windmills.
Kythnos was first inhabited by the Dryopians from Evia in the 10th century BC. It thrived during classical times and even contributed a trireme in the naval battle of Salamis.
About the Location
- Kolona beach
- Apokrousi beach
- Gaidouromantra beach
- Loutra beach
- Antonides beach
- Kanala beach
Kythnos is not heavily developed for tourism and is mostly visited for short stays or weekend breaks. The main activity on the island is swimming, as most beaches are not organized and offer privacy.
- Church of Panagia Kanala
- Katafiki Cave
- Byzantine Museum
- Folklore Museum
- Church of Agios Ioannis
