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Kythnos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Kythnos, Sightseeing, Cyclades

 
Kythnos belongs to the West Cyclades and it is a small island with not much developed tourist industry. It is just starting to make slow moves towards tourism, with the advantages of quiet beaches, relaxing landscape and picturesque villages.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Kythnos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Kythnos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Kythnos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Kythnos.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.
 
:: Chora village

Location:
In the centre of the island
Description: Chora, or else Mesaria, is the capital of Kythnos. This picturesque is actually a typical Cycladic settlement, with narrow, paved paths. the colours that dominate are blue and white.
Nearest beach: Loutra
Kythnos Chora village
>> Info & Pictures of: Chora village  
:: Kolona beach

Location:
5 km from Chora
Description: Kolona is probably the most famous beach of Kythnos. However, it can't be reached by car or bike, just on foot.
Nearest village: Chora
Kythnos Kolona beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Kolona beach  

:: Driopida village

Location: 12 km to the south of Chora
Description: Driopida is a small village that has no tourist facilities. However, it is a nice and quiet village to walk around and enjoy the Cycladic architecture.
Nearest village: Merichas
Kythnos Driopida village
>> Info & Pictures of: Driopida village  
:: The churches of Kythnos

Description: All over Kythnos, there are many Cycladic churches that depict the religious feeling of the inhabitants. The most famous is the church of Panagia Kanala, which is also the protector of the island.
The Churches of Kythnos
>> Info & Pictures of: Churches of Kythnos  
:: Loutra beach

Location:
6 km to the north of Chora
Description: Loutra is a popular beach resort on Kythnos. Its characteristic is the warm water, as it is close to the thermal springs of the island.
Nearest village: Loutra
Kythnos Loutra beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Loutra beach  
:: The Folklore Museum of Driopida

Location:
In Driopida village
Description: This museum exhibits traditional costumes, agricultural tools, cooking utensils, old furniture, textiles and other items used by the people of the island in the past.
The Folklore Museum of Driopida
>> Info & Pictures of: Driopida Folklore Museum  

:: The cave of Katafiki

Location:
Close to Driopida village
Description: Believed to be one the biggest caves in Greece, Katafiki cave was first encountered in the 1830s. It has very unique and interesting amazing stalagmites and rock formations. Till 1939, it was used as an iron mine.
>> Info & Pictures of: Katafiki Cave  

:: Aeolic Energy Park

Location:
2 km from Chora
Description: This park has wind generators to produce electrical energy. Close to the Aeolian Park, there is the Photovoltaic Park, which does the same thing collecting sunlight.
>> Info & Pictures of: Aeolic Park  
:: The site of Ancient Kythnos

Location:
In Apokrousi area, 4 km from Chora
Description: The excavations have shown that this ancient town was continually inhabited from the 10th century B.C. to the 6th century A.D. In fact, it must have been a rich town due to trading.
>> Info & Pictures of: Ancient Kythnos  
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