Kythnos Villages

Kythnos Villages: Discover the beautiful villages of Kythnos Greece, Cyclades

Villages

Almost all villages of Kythnos are small and quiet. The most important villages are situated by the seaside, except for Chora and Driopida which are mountainous. They have a few facilities and they come alive only in summer, when tourists flow the island. This section provides you with information on the most famous settlements of Kythnos.

:: Chora

Location: Almost in the middle of the island
Description: It is a picturesque village with small squares, paved streets and traditional buildings. Chora is also known as Messaria.
Nearest beach: Episkopi beach

>> More about: Chora

:: Agia Irini

Location: 6 km to the north of Chora
Description: This small seaside village took its name from the chapel of Agia Irini, which is found close to the beach. It has a historical importance and is close to Loutra village.
Nearest beach: Agia Irini beach

>> More about: Agia Irini

:: Merichas

Location: 7 km to the south west of Chora
Description: Merihas is the main port of Kythnos and has many accomodation and nightlife options. It is especially prefered by the young people.
Nearest beach: Merihas beach

>> More about: Merichas

:: Loutra

Location: 6 km to the north of Chora
Description: This seaside village is the most tourist resort of the island. It is particularly known for its thermal spas, which are said to have healing properties.
Nearest beach: Loutra beach

>> More about: Loutra

:: Driopida

Location: 12 km to the south of Chora
Description: It is a mountainous picturesque village with narrow alleys and beautiful surrounding. It used to be the capital of Kythnos in the 19th century.
Nearest beach: Merihas beach

>> More about: Driopida

:: Kanala

Location: 18 km to the south of Chora
Description: The church of Panagia Kanala, close to the village, is the protector of the whole island. Kanala village has nice coves and the only pine forest of Kythnos.
Nearest beach: Panagia Kanala beach

>> More about: Kanala

Other villages :
- Agios Dimitrios

..........................................................................................................................................
Back: + Kythnos Home + About Kythnos + Cyclades villages + Greece Home More: + Pictures + Weather + Map + Hotels + Car rental + Flights to Kythnos + Ferries	Related: + Beaches + Architecture + Map

Greece > Cyclades > Kythnos > Kythnos Villages

top of the page

More: kythnos hotels | kythnos island | holiday | history | photos | tourism || athens greece | greece maps | greece travel | greece hotels | flights to greece | travel links | travel links

<< back ::

:: sitemap >>