Hotel Romantica
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How do I get to Китира?
The airport’s official information identifies taxis as the ground-transport option to and from the airport. The airport is located in the Simpetra area, about 24 km from Kythira town, and has a passenger terminal.
How do I get around Китира?
The municipal tourism guide identifies car and motorcycle rental businesses as a main solution for getting around Kythira. The island visitor guide lists car-rental companies in Agia Pelagia, at the airport, Diakofti, Mitata and Livadi, supporting pick-up near arrival points or accommodation.
Which essential services should I know in Китира?
The Municipality of Kythira lists 112 as the European emergency number, alongside 166 for ambulances, 100 for police and 199 for the fire service. For immediate assistance in Kythira, call 112, 166 for an ambulance, 100 for Police, or 199 for the Fire Service. The Municipality also lists the Port Authority under the 27360 prefix.
What can I do in Китира?
Kythira offers beaches with sand, pebbles, shallow waters, caves and varying access. Diakofti is sandy and shallow, while Kaladi features a cave and stone steps. Boat outings can reach secluded beaches and the sea cave of Hytra, with organised sea excursions also available.
Which cultural places should I know in Китира?
Palaeopolis has yielded important archaeological finds, while the hill above Avlemonas is associated with the discovery of a significant Minoan peak sanctuary near the Church of Saint George. Built by the Venetians on a steep rock, the castle preserves 16th- and 17th-century churches with frescoes, along with former residences.
Which sights and day trips are around Китира?
The islet of Chytra, also called Avgo, is suitable for a boat excursion and a visit to its sea cave. Chora is closely linked with Kapsali, set beside twin bays and below Chora Castle.
Which local food and products should I look for in Китира?
Fatourada is a local drink based on tsipouro, traditionally enriched with sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Kythira’s traditional foods include spoon sweets, almond candies, jams and olive-oil rusks made with local olive oil.
Getting there
Check ports, ferry and flight connections for Китира before confirming a stay. Recheck official sources for live timetables and fares before travelling.
Airports
Taxi access to and from the airport
The airport’s official information identifies taxis as the ground-transport option to and from the airport.
Kythira Airport “Alexandros Aristotelous Onassis”
The airport is located in the Simpetra area, about 24 km from Kythira town, and has a passenger terminal.
Ferries
Ferry access via Diakofti
Ferry services operate from Diakofti, with connections to the Peloponnese, Crete, Antikythera and, depending on the period, Piraeus.
Ferry connections from Piraeus, Gythio, Kissamos and Neapoli
Main sea access includes Aqua Jewel connections from Piraeus, Gythio and Kissamos, plus Porfyrousa from Neapoli Voion.
Flights
Air connections from Athens and Thessaloniki
The municipality identifies air access from Athens and, during the summer period, from Thessaloniki.
Intercity buses
KTEL Laconia access via Neapoli or Gythio
KTEL Laconia provides road access to the ports of Neapoli or Gythio, followed by a ferry connection to Kythira.
Ports
Diakofti is Kythira’s main port
Diakofti is the island’s principal port, serving ferry traffic and tourism.
Other ports and harbour facilities
Besides Diakofti, the Kythira Port Fund lists harbour facilities at Kapsali, Agia Pelagia, Avlemonas, Platia Ammos and Antikythera.
Main port at Diakofti
Kythira’s new port is located at Diakofti and is linked to the airport and the main road network by a connecting road.
Road access
North–south central road axis
A central road crosses the island from north to south, with branches serving settlements and the wider interior.
Extensive road network with paved and unpaved roads
Kythira has an extensive road network for its size, including both paved and unpaved roads.
✈️ JTR · Santorini Airport
Official airport serving the area. Check your flight and airport transfer on the same day.
⚓ Port & sea travel
Confirm the port and last sailing before leaving. For an emergency at sea: 108 or 112.
Getting around
Local buses, taxis, transfers, rentals, parking, walking and other practical ways to move around Китира.
Car rental
Car rental is a key mobility option
The municipal tourism guide identifies car and motorcycle rental businesses as a main solution for getting around Kythira.
Car-rental companies operate in several areas
The island visitor guide lists car-rental companies in Agia Pelagia, at the airport, Diakofti, Mitata and Livadi, supporting pick-up near arrival points or accommodation.
EV charging
The municipality has planned public EV charging
The Municipality of Kythira and Antikythira has advanced an EV Charging Plan to designate publicly accessible charging points and EV parking spaces.
Local buses
No island-wide local bus network
Kythira does not have an internal KTEL-style bus network; the main island transport options are taxis and rental vehicles.
No municipal bus line operates
According to a municipal mobility study, Kythira has no municipal public-transport line, so taxis or rental vehicles are generally needed for flexible travel between villages and beaches.
Parking
The municipal inventory estimates about 500 spaces in Chora
The same study records approximately 500 actual parking spaces in Chora; this is an inventory figure, not a guarantee of availability.
Parking areas exist at key locations
A municipal inventory identifies parking areas in Chora, Potamos, Diakofti port, Avlemonas and at Kythira Airport.
Taxi
Taxis serve the island
Kythira is served by taxis; telephone numbers are displayed at public locations and taxis are silver-coloured.
A local taxi directory is available
The Kythera.gr visitor guide publishes a directory of local taxis with names and phone numbers, useful for pre-booking and transfers to or from the port and airport.
Transfers
Private sightseeing tours with a driver
The same local operator arranges private tours to places including Chora, Mylopotamos, Avlemonas and Myrtidia, providing an option for visitors without their own vehicle.
Private transfers from the port and airport
A local operator offers private transfers across the island, including pick-up from the airport or port to accommodation or another destination.
Walking
Sidewalk infrastructure is very limited
A municipal study records sidewalks as absent from 99.76% of the road network within settlements, so walking requires extra care and is not consistently supported by infrastructure.
Essentials & services
Useful numbers, emergency services, health, tourist information, accessibility and public services. Specific details include their source.
Emergency services
Emergency number 112
The Municipality of Kythira lists 112 as the European emergency number, alongside 166 for ambulances, 100 for police and 199 for the fire service.
Essential emergency numbers
For immediate assistance in Kythira, call 112, 166 for an ambulance, 100 for Police, or 199 for the Fire Service. The Municipality also lists the Port Authority under the 27360 prefix.
Healthcare
Health Information Point contact
The municipality lists Anna Bourna as the contact for the Health Information Point: +30 2736031755 and anaptyxi@kythira.gr.
Municipal Health Information Point in Potamos
The municipality’s Health Information Point is a social service in the Potamos municipal building, coordinating preventive screening information and referrals to appropriate health providers.
Kythira General Hospital–Health Centre
Kythira has a General Hospital–Health Centre providing primary and secondary healthcare to residents and visitors of Kythira and Antikythira.
Public services
Road network and access
Kythira’s road network includes paved and unpaved roads; most villages are reached by paved roads, while several beaches require unpaved access roads and some routes are narrow and winding.
Safety information
Local civil protection
The municipality maintains a Civil Protection section with guidance and contacts for natural or human-caused disasters, including dedicated emergency numbers.
Useful contacts
Kythira Municipality contact
The municipality’s official website lists +30 2736 031213 as its main telephone contact and kythira@otenet.gr as its email.
Key local contacts
The Kythira General Hospital–Health Centre lists useful contacts for the municipality, local police stations, Diakofti Port Authority, the airport and the fire service.
🆘 112 · European emergency number
24/7 and free. Connects to Police, Fire Service, EKAB ambulance and Coast Guard.
👮 100 · Police emergency response
For immediate police intervention throughout Greece.
🚑 166 · EKAB ambulance
For emergency medical help and transport.
🔥 199 · Fire Service
To report a fire. In immediate danger also use 112.
🛟 108 · Hellenic Coast Guard
For emergencies at ports or at sea.
🧳 1571 · Tourist Police
Tourist Police service line.
Beaches & activities
Beaches, hiking, water activities, boat trips, diving and family options in Китира.
Beaches
Beaches for different experiences
Kythira offers beaches with sand, pebbles, shallow waters, caves and varying access. Diakofti is sandy and shallow, while Kaladi features a cave and stone steps.
Boat trips
Boat trips to beaches and sea caves
Boat outings can reach secluded beaches and the sea cave of Hytra, with organised sea excursions also available.
Boat trips to secluded coasts and Hytra
Boat excursions can combine access to secluded beaches with a visit to the sea cave of the islet of Hytra, also known as Avgo.
Diving
Diving around wrecks, reefs and sea caves
Diving around Kythera features wrecks, marine life, corals, rock formations and underwater caves; the municipality also notes the presence of an organised diving school.
Diving with wrecks and marine life
The municipality describes dive sites with cannons, wrecks, aircraft remains, sea caves and rich marine life. An organised diving school operates on Kythira.
Family activities
Accessible independent swimming with SEATRAC
SEATRAC is available at Kapsali, Agia Pelagia, Diakofti and Palaeopolis, enabling independent sea access for people with mobility difficulties. Facilities may include a walkway, shade, showers and changing rooms.
Family-friendly beach options
The municipality identifies Diakofti, Agia Pelagia, Platia Ammos and Fournoi as family-friendly beaches, with features such as shallow waters, sand or nearby amenities.
Hiking
Featured hikes with varied character
Notable routes include Hora and Its Port, Pirate Raid in Paleochora, Valley of the Watermills and Forgotten Rural Landscapes, lasting roughly two to four and a half часов.
M01 Chora–Kapsali: an easy circular walk
M01 is an easy 3.1-km circular route of about two hours, starting at Chora’s Venetian Castle and descending towards Kapsali, with views of Hytra and access near Sparagario beach.
Trails across gorges and coastlines
The trail network includes routes of varying difficulty across mountains, gorges and coastlines, ranging from short walks to more demanding hikes.
Official Kythera Trails network
Kythera has an official network of marked hiking routes with maps and route information, developed to highlight the island’s natural and cultural heritage.
Extensive hiking trail network
The island has an extensive trail network connecting settlements, ravines, springs, old bridges, mills and beaches, with marked and mapped routes available.
Outdoor activities
Gorges, running water and natural sea pools
Kythera’s landscape includes deep ravines, running water, striking rock formations, caves and natural sea pools, many reached by signposted trails.
Swimming
Beaches included in bathing-water monitoring
For the 2026 bathing season, the water-quality monitoring programme includes 15 municipal beaches, including Avlemonas, Agia Pelagia, Diakofti, Kapsali, Palaeopolis and Chalkos.
Water sports
Water sports at Agia Pelagia and Paleopoli
Kythera supports windsurfing, skiing, sailing, canoeing and sea kayaking; the municipality specifically identifies Agia Pelagia and Paleopoli as suitable areas for windsurfing.
Water sports in several areas
Available activities include skiing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and sea kayaking. Agia Pelagia and Palaeopolis are specifically noted for windsurfing.
Culture & history
Museums, archaeological sites, monuments, religious sites and cultural venues. Confirm hours and tickets with the official source before visiting.
Archaeological sites
Palaeopolis and the Minoan Peak Sanctuary
Palaeopolis has yielded important archaeological finds, while the hill above Avlemonas is associated with the discovery of a significant Minoan peak sanctuary near the Church of Saint George.
Monuments
Mylopotamos Castle
Built by the Venetians on a steep rock, the castle preserves 16th- and 17th-century churches with frescoes, along with former residences.
Paleochora Castle-State
Paleochora is Kythera’s ruined Byzantine capital, preserving remains of its walls, palace and numerous churches.
Chora Castle of Kythera
Chora Castle occupies a strategic position overlooking the Cretan, Ionian and Aegean seas and is one of the island’s principal historic monuments.
Museums
Antikythera Mechanism Hall in Potamos
In Potamos’ central square, visitors can see a working model of the Antikythera Mechanism made at four times the size of the original.
Lourantos Folklore Collection
Located in Chora’s former Town Hall, the collection brings together objects from traditional everyday life in Kythera.
Permanent Coat-of-Arms Exhibition at Chora Castle
The permanent exhibition occupies the powder magazine of the Venetian castle and displays 17 coats of arms belonging to Venetian, local and Orthodox episcopal families.
Collection of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Art
Housed in the Byzantine Church of the Ascension at Kato Livadi, the collection includes frescoes, early Christian mosaics, icons, and works in silver, metal and ceramics.
Icon Museum at Myrtidiotissa Monastery
The shrine of Panagia Myrtidiotissa contains a small icon museum with important icons from Kythera’s churches.
Permanent Heraldry Exhibition in Chora Castle
A permanent heraldry exhibition is housed in the former gunpowder store of Chora’s Venetian castle and is open to visitors.
Archaeological Museum of Kythira in Chora
At the entrance to Chora, the Archaeological Museum presents Kythera’s history from the 9th millennium BC to the 3rd century AD and provides accessible facilities.
Religious sites
Icon Museum at Myrtidia Monastery
The shrine of Panagia Myrtidiotissa houses a small museum with important icons from Kythera’s churches, dating from the 15th to the 19th century.
Church of Agios Andreas in Livadi
The Church of Agios Andreas in Livadi is regarded as the oldest surviving Byzantine church on Kythera.
Panagia Myrtidiotissa Shrine
Myrtidia Monastery is Kythera’s foremost pilgrimage site, with a katholikon, chapel, cells and an imposing bell tower.
Sights & day trips
Landmarks, villages, nature, viewpoints, protected areas and day-trip ideas around Китира.
Day trips
Chytra Islet
The islet of Chytra, also called Avgo, is suitable for a boat excursion and a visit to its sea cave.
Landmarks
Chora and Kapsali
Chora is closely linked with Kapsali, set beside twin bays and below Chora Castle.
Mylopotamos Castle
This Venetian castle stands on a steep western rock and preserves distinctive features of Venetian fortification.
Katouni Bridge
Katouni Bridge is a distinctive historic monument associated with the period of British rule on the island.
Paleochora Byzantine settlement
Paleochora, also known as Agios Dimitrios, is the ruined Byzantine capital of Kythira in a rugged northeastern setting.
Chora Castle
The Venetian Castle of Chora stands on a strategic height overlooking the Cretan, Ionian and Aegean seas.
Nature
Mylopotamos: Neraida waterfall and Lagadi
The Mylopotamos area features the Neraida waterfall, the lush Lagadi ravine and old watermills.
Agia Sophia Cave
Agia Sophia Cave is one of the notable natural landmarks in the Mylopotamos area.
Neraida Waterfall and Lagkadi
Neraida’s waterfall and the lush Lagkadi valley with its old watermills are notable inland landscapes to explore.
Scenic routes
Ravine, bridge and mill routes
Kythira’s routes pass through wooded ravines, springs, old bridges, watermills and trails leading to beaches.
Mapped Hiking Routes
Kythira has marked and mapped hiking routes passing through areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Villages
Karavas and Platia Ammos
Karavas is known for running waters and ravines, while Platia Ammos combines a sandy beach with a picturesque settlement.
Potamos: the northern hub village
Potamos is the main village of northern Kythira, known for old mansions and distinctive architecture.
Potamos and Traditional Villages
Potamos is the largest village in northern Kythira, known for old mansions and distinctive architecture; nearby are Logothetianika, Perlegkianika and Dourianika.
Food & gastronomy
Local products, markets, culinary traditions, wineries and food experiences. Specific information includes its source.
Culinary traditions
Fatourada, Kythira’s Signature Liqueur
Fatourada is a local drink based on tsipouro, traditionally enriched with sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
Traditional Sweets and Olive-Oil Rusks
Kythira’s traditional foods include spoon sweets, almond candies, jams and olive-oil rusks made with local olive oil.
Fatourada and Local Wine
Fatourada is a Kythira liqueur based on tsipouro and infused with cinnamon and cloves; wine is also identified as a local speciality.
Food experiences
Restaurant Cooking with Local Producers
Kythra restaurant offers daily cooked dishes and states that it works with selected local producers and livestock farmers for a contemporary island food experience.
Local products
Traditional Preserves and Jams
Kythira produces spoon sweets, almond sweets and jams made from fruits such as quince, grapes, oranges and apricots.
Olive Oil, Honey and Ladopaximadia
Kythira’s signature products include olive oil from dry-farmed groves, thyme honey and traditional olive-oil rusks.
Traditional Kythira Pasta
Traditional Kythira pasta is produced for retail and wholesale, offering a distinctive local food to taste or take home.
Kythira Sea Salt and Fleur de Sel
Kythira sea salt is a local product associated with the island’s natural salt pans and coastal areas.
Olive Oil from Kythira’s Dry-Farmed Groves
Kythira olive oil comes from dry-farmed olive groves and is described by the municipality as a natural product without processing or blending after pressing.
Kythira Thyme Honey
Thyme honey is one of Kythira’s signature products, associated with the island’s rich flora and abundant wild thyme.
Markets
Local Markets in Potamos and Livadi
The municipality identifies local markets in Potamos and Livadi where producers sell dairy products and fruit and vegetables from Kythira.
Producers’ Market in Potamos
The open-air market in Potamos features products sold by local producers, including olive-oil products, herbs, rusks, dairy and seasonal produce.
Открыть-Air Producers’ Markets
Municipal open-air markets provide access to local farm products, eggs, dairy items, fruit, vegetables and traditional foods.
Wineries
Local Wineries and Kytherian Wines
Kythira has small wineries and local wine production; Kythira Winery presents wines, tsipouro and Fatourada.
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