Watermills are one of the earliest machines ever built, dating back thousands of years. It was a major advance over grinding grain by hand or by animals.Watermills direct a quantity of water to turn a large wheel. This wheel transfers motion to a grinding mechanism that crushes the grains into flour. In Kythira the wheel is moved by water falling from above into a large hatch with force, which in turn...
The water mill of Philippi in Mylopotamos is a unique example of traditional Kythera architecture and technology. In addition to its impressive construction, it offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the Kytherian way of life in the past. In those years, the area numbered 23 mills, making the area a richly active commercial center, bustling with life, socializing, and...
Kythira has a rich coastline full of beautiful beaches. Some of them are big, some are small, some are well-known, some are isolated, some are organized and some are not. The advantages and disadvantages respectively are well known, and much debate has been generated around the serious issue. Nevertheless, many prefer the comfort of organized beaches for comfortable and fun holidays.The advantages of...
The view of the sunset in Kythera is magnificent, in many parts of the western side of the island, overlooking the Ionian Sea. The colors of the sunset are unique. The sky is painted in shades of orange, red, purple and pink, creating a dreamy landscape. Some of the most popular and picturesque spots are starting from north to south. Where will I see the most beautiful sunset in Kythira?...
Kythera, an island with a rich physiology, heritage of the Peloponnese and Crete, is literally a plateau whose area is criss-crossed by streams with running water among local vegetation, which along the way they end up on wonderful beaches. The island, through a rich historical heritage, today presents a wide variety of historical monuments that fascinate the visitor. Many of them are popular and...