Kythera beaches, food and cafes
Beaches
Great beach to swim at, many stairs to walk up and down but worth the effort! Go early to avoid crowds, ideal up until mid afternoon as the sun sets to the west and creates shade on the rocks
Καλαδί
Great beach to swim at, many stairs to walk up and down but worth the effort! Go early to avoid crowds, ideal up until mid afternoon as the sun sets to the west and creates shade on the rocks
Great beach on the east coast. Beach has a nice little canteen for food and refreshments. Beautiful waters. The road down to the beach is a little rough so take it slow. Don’t miss the hammock by the rocks in the water!
Fourni
Great beach on the east coast. Beach has a nice little canteen for food and refreshments. Beautiful waters. The road down to the beach is a little rough so take it slow. Don’t miss the hammock by the rocks in the water!
One of my favourite spots to catch the sunset as it sets directly in front of you. There is a smaller cove on the north side of the beach (right as you are looking towards the water) and the most beautiful little private beach to the south - but you need a water canoe or kayak to reach it - so if you have one bring it! Beach also has a canteen for snacks
Paralia Likodimou
One of my favourite spots to catch the sunset as it sets directly in front of you. There is a smaller cove on the north side of the beach (right as you are looking towards the water) and the most beautiful little private beach to the south - but you need a water canoe or kayak to reach it - so if you have one bring it! Beach also has a canteen for snacks
A vast stretch of a beach on the east coast of the island. The south part of the beach called Limni is a nudist beach. This use to be an ancient port called Skandeia from which dyed textiles departed for the Venetian empire. A large earthquake and tsunami destroyed the ancient township which now lies kilometres underwater. Don’t miss the delicious food at the local family run tavern called Skandeia.
Paleopoli
A vast stretch of a beach on the east coast of the island. The south part of the beach called Limni is a nudist beach. This use to be an ancient port called Skandeia from which dyed textiles departed for the Venetian empire. A large earthquake and tsunami destroyed the ancient township which now lies kilometres underwater. Don’t miss the delicious food at the local family run tavern called Skandeia.
Another beautiful eastern coast beach with beautiful waters. The first section of the beach has a canteen and umbrellas the rest of the beach which stretches south is free of umbrellas and tends to be the nudist section. The far south part (as you are looking put to the sea on the right) is the best bit!
Παραλία Κομπονάδα
Another beautiful eastern coast beach with beautiful waters. The first section of the beach has a canteen and umbrellas the rest of the beach which stretches south is free of umbrellas and tends to be the nudist section. The far south part (as you are looking put to the sea on the right) is the best bit!
One of the most picturesque beaches on the island beautiful when the winds are not blowing from the west. Beware that the walk down is treacherous so you need good shoes and a strong will. Once you get down though it is all worth the struggle. Bring your snorkel and try to spot the 2 ancient canons on the sea bed and explore the rock cave situated close to the shoreline.
Καλάμι
One of the most picturesque beaches on the island beautiful when the winds are not blowing from the west. Beware that the walk down is treacherous so you need good shoes and a strong will. Once you get down though it is all worth the struggle. Bring your snorkel and try to spot the 2 ancient canons on the sea bed and explore the rock cave situated close to the shoreline.
The main port of the island and the beach with the most exotic waters. ΜGreat for all ages and a beach you can stay all day. 2 great cafes on the beach and a tavern close by give you food and drink options throughout your day. Very family friendly as the waters are shallow
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Diakofti
The main port of the island and the beach with the most exotic waters. ΜGreat for all ages and a beach you can stay all day. 2 great cafes on the beach and a tavern close by give you food and drink options throughout your day. Very family friendly as the waters are shallow
Beautiful little cove on the south part of the island. Has a canteen for food and drinks and is relatively easy to access
Chalkos
Beautiful little cove on the south part of the island. Has a canteen for food and drinks and is relatively easy to access
Long stretch of red sand beach on the east coast of the island. A small section has umbrellas and a canteen the rest is free and open. Deeper waters and beautiful coastline
Firi Ammos
Long stretch of red sand beach on the east coast of the island. A small section has umbrellas and a canteen the rest is free and open. Deeper waters and beautiful coastline
The cutest little beach on the island, this feels a bit like a recluse, beautifully sculpted sand rocks decorate the shoreline and the size of the little coast makes it fee like a private beach. Road down is a little bumpy at points so if your car is low be very careful!
Feloti
The cutest little beach on the island, this feels a bit like a recluse, beautifully sculpted sand rocks decorate the shoreline and the size of the little coast makes it fee like a private beach. Road down is a little bumpy at points so if your car is low be very careful!
This beach is best accessed by renting a sea bike from the main beach in Kapsali and paddling across. On Sundays a local crew group offers a fun zip line from the rocks straight into the water!
Sparagarío
This beach is best accessed by renting a sea bike from the main beach in Kapsali and paddling across. On Sundays a local crew group offers a fun zip line from the rocks straight into the water!
Great little bay with cafes to sit and relax, sea is accessed through various pathways that lead to little platforms from which you can dive straight into the water
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Avlemonas
Great little bay with cafes to sit and relax, sea is accessed through various pathways that lead to little platforms from which you can dive straight into the water
A bit of a treacherous dirt road, this is the last beach on the north coast of the island. A cute little church is situated on the beach!
Saint Nicholas
A bit of a treacherous dirt road, this is the last beach on the north coast of the island. A cute little church is situated on the beach!
Beautiful green waters on the south of the island situated between the main bay of Kapsali and Chalkos beach. A small walk down the gorge will take you to this beautiful little cove that offers seclusion.
Kiriakoulou
Beautiful green waters on the south of the island situated between the main bay of Kapsali and Chalkos beach. A small walk down the gorge will take you to this beautiful little cove that offers seclusion.
Food scene
Great cafe, drinks and live music venue
Ο Λεμονόκηπος
Great home cooked food, beautiful views down to the Karava valley and elafonisos!
Local’s favourite, perfectly situated behind Skandeia beach, perfect for munching after a long swim!
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Skandeia
Local’s favourite, perfectly situated behind Skandeia beach, perfect for munching after a long swim!
Filio Tavern
Greek food with a twist! Has people talking and has a devoted crowd of fans. But others can’t see why, take your risk and book before you go!
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Familia Restaurant
Greek food with a twist! Has people talking and has a devoted crowd of fans. But others can’t see why, take your risk and book before you go!
Traditional little tavern with a gorgeous view to the valley - go whilst it is still bright!
Mihalis Tavern
Traditional little tavern with a gorgeous view to the valley - go whilst it is still bright!
Karavas Bakery
Great for buy traditional rusks!
Perfect for lunch or early dinner after exploring the beautiful village of Milopotamos and Kato Chora
Platanos
Perfect for lunch or early dinner after exploring the beautiful village of Milopotamos and Kato Chora
Tony's
This place is amazing. The pizzas are insane and the location is 5 ⭐️
Psomoladea
Beautiful villages
Beautiful village to walk around, have some food and a coffee and venture off to the waterfalls for a stroll and a swim!
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Milopotamos
Beautiful village to walk around, have some food and a coffee and venture off to the waterfalls for a stroll and a swim!
Aloizianika
Another beautiful village to walk around and take in the traditional feel
Trifillianika
Perlegianika
Beautiful village can be combines with Lianianika and Dourianika
Beautiful village with a great food spot "Lemonokipos" and a cafe by the natural springs called Amir Ali
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Karavas
Beautiful village with a great food spot "Lemonokipos" and a cafe by the natural springs called Amir Ali
Dourianika
Perlegianika
Avlemonas
Karavas
Coffee/bars
Astikon
Great cafe and live music venue
Arachtopoleio
Koukos
Eparchiaki Odos kythironMercato
Στάη Αγίας ΕλεούσηςAmir Ali
MPOTZIO Coffee Food & Drinks
Historical monuments
Ancient citadel destroyed by pirate Barbarossa!
Palaiochora
Chora Kithira Castle
Castle of Kato Chora