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Kythnos
Located between Kea and Serifos, just 52 nautical miles from the main port of Greece, Piraeus, Kythnos is actually one of the most underrated Greek islands. Comparing the other Cycladic islands to Kythnos, the latter is a very quiet island with lovely beaches where you can enjoy the water without loud and chaotic crowds. With more than 70 reported beaches, it boasts one of the most impressive beaches of the Aegean, Kolona beach on the northwest side of the island. Besides the numerous beaches, Kythnos features over 130 white churches, traditional settlements, photogenic windmills, an impressive cave with stalactites and stalagmites and long history that goes back to the Milolithic era.
Kythnos has been named “Thermia” since the 12th century due to the hot springs of water existing to this date to the bay Loutra. The capital town is Chora, a classic Cycladic village of white houses and a maze of narrow alleys that has been relatively unchanged since the 17th century. The village of Driopida lies in a fertile valley at the bottom of a hill and is the same attractive. Both villages remain unspoiled as most of the island. The island is rustic in its natural beauty, with rolling hills abundant with wild herbs. The wonderful paths of Kythnos give hikers the opportunity to discover the majestic hinterland and the untouched nature as well as to visit remote beaches and coves. Due to its proximity to mainland, Kythnos is a perfect destination for short breaks and weekend gateways. If you are looking for the best things to do in Kythnos, read on to discover all about this majestic island.
Kythnos, also known as Thermia, is a Greek island of the Cyclades Island group, between Kea and Serifos.
Kythnos is 56 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus in Athens, and 25 nautical miles from the port of Lavrion.
The island is also called Thermia, due to the hot springs that exist in the coastal village of Loutra.
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Wondering what to do and what to see? The team of ALLOVERGREECE put together a list of must-see destinations and top-rated tourist attractions to help you make the most of your travel itinerary, so be sure to refer often to our list of the top tourist attractions.
HOW TO GET AROUND KYTHNOS | Car Rental, Bus. Taxi, Boats, Scooter / ATV
Kythnos is a big island, so it won’t be possible to walk from one village to another. Bringing you own car is an option but you can also rent a car or scooter as soon as you arrive at the port in order to get around the island at your own pace. Renting a car in peak season might be expensive., especially for what you get. A scooter is a better solution to save money and visit beaches which have very narrow roads. In Kythnos you will find many car rentals both at Merichas port and in Chora. Another option, is to get around the island by bus. In Kythnos there is a bus linking Merichas to Chora, Loutra, Dryopida and Kanala. A fleet of taxis also operates in Kythnos as well as sea taxis that can take you to most beaches and neighboring islets.
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