Kythira, Ionian Islands
Greece
Greece / Kythira, Ionian Islands
A nature lover’s paradise
The remote island of Kythira lies just off the tip of the Peloponnese yet is considered part of the Ionian island group. Undulating agricultural fields dotted with whitewashed villages, olive trees, and grazing sheep as far as the eyes can see. The mountainous island of Kythira is a nature lover's paradise with a network of well-marked trails crisscrossing through verdant valleys, waterfalls, deep gorges, and plenty of secluded beaches for cooling off. The island also boasts a plethora of picturesque villages with a handful of boutique eco-friendly hotels and plenty of tasteful Airbnb options.
The Offbeat Goat’s collection includes a favourite experience-led boutique hotel.
The Offbeat Goat Collection
Stays in Kythira
the highlights.
Hike the many signposted trails connecting the villages and sites of Kythira. Also, check out Kythira’s World Trade network of trail recommendations for the best island hikes.
Explore the Chora’s boutique shops and don’t miss Ligo ap’Ola (great carrot jam and local sea salts!), Artopoieio Tou Karava (yummy rusks) and Elichrysos (organic olive oil, liqueurs, herbs, and local wines).
Pop into the music-cafe-artspace, Astikon, in the village of Potamos.
Visit our favorite villages — Karavas, Mylopotamos (Kato Chora castle and walk through the valley of the Neraida watermills), Avlemonas, PaleoChora (the Kythirian Machu Picchu), and Potamos.
Walk the water mills loop trail starting at the picturesque town of Mylopotamos.
Visit the archaeological museum in Chora (interesting finds from excavations on Kythira and Antikythira).