Kythira Villages
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General information about Kythira
You will find accommodation in one of the many Rent a Rooms or Hotels and you will enjoy the many amenities that they offer, first of which being their hospitality.
The residents of Kythira love their island and make sure that they maintain its liveliness and its unique beauty, which everyone talks about.
Pothia is the capital of the island. Built amphitheatrically, it is spread out quiet a large area and is the first glimpse the visitor takes when the boat sets port. The port spacious and with many facilities it invites many small and large vessels in at its calm waters.
As soon as you set foot on the island and let your glance roam, you will see buildings that accommodate administrative units, that first made their appearance around the 1930 and 1935.
Strolling through the little alleys, there at the center of the island you will find everything you desire at the small stores that are available. You can also expand your folklore, archeological and shipping knowledge by visiting the various museums that exist here.
Distinct sample of civilizations of previous years is the infamous Tower of Kythira. Creation
of the Knights of Saint John stands imposingly just a few kilometers from the city center. A little further out, history continues to show its samples, at the temple of KALIDNAIOS - Apollo. |