According to myth, Cronus castrated his father Ouranos and threw his genitals into the sea. What washed up onto the shores of Kithera eventually became the goddess Aphrodite. Visitors, fortunately, do not have to make similar sacrifices to see why the island is divine. Beaches and coves stashed away in the island’s 52km of coastline and dramatic ravines leading to Byzantine ruins are just a little of what the island has to offer. The island, still protected by its remote location, remains blissfully untouched by mass tourism.
Public transportation does not exist on the island. If unable to rent a car or bike, bus tours are the best way to get acquainted with the island. Not renting a vehicle will limit your mobility, but Kithera ...more
The island has three towns with substantial populations: Chora (or Kithera) is on the southern tip of the island; Agia Pelagia occupies a stretch of beaches along the northeastern side; and Potamos perches ...more
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