The Kythira

The Byzantine Churches in the Venetian castle of Kato Chora in Mylopotamos, Kythira, constitute a unique set of monuments that bear witness to the religious, architectural and cultural heyday of the island during the Byzantine and post-Byzantine times. The castle of Kato Chora, built by the Venetians in the 16th century, served not only as a fortress but also as a center of urban life. Within its walls...

Sacred Sites on an Island Illuminated by Faith and Tradition Kythera, the island of Aphrodite, is not only a destination of natural beauty and cultural heritage, but also a place of deep spirituality. Maintaining its religious character intact, the island is home to over 350 churches and historic monasteries, many of which date back to Byzantine and Venetian times. These sacred sites are scattered in...

Historic Forts at the Crossroads of the Seas Kythira, one of the most mysterious and romantic islands of Greece, is located at the confluence of the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan seas. It is a geographical sea passage between the Peloponnese and Crete. This strategic point made the island of key importance for trade and defense from antiquity until the Venetian rule. The presence of many castles in...

A world of isolation, beauty and self-discovery Kythera, an island that seems to be hidden behind the curtain of the most crowded destinations in Greece, is ideal for those looking for something different: tranquility, inner search and authenticity. A destination made for the solitary traveler who wishes to get lost in the world for a while – to find it again on new terms. Kythera is one of them....

From Flowering Slopes to Secret Paths The island has no voice, and yet it speaks. It speaks with roots, with wings, with scales and with fragrance. It does not wait for anyone to interpret it; there is, as it always has been, a living organism, eternal and vulnerable at the same time, wrapped in sea and mystery. Its breath begins from the lowlands. There, on the sunny hills, the semi-shrubs spread...