For me, Kythira is one of the most beautiful greek islands and I was quite sad to read many of the negative reviews it has received. If you intend to explore the island then, yes, hire a car or a moped - Greece doesn't claim to have the most reliable public transport - everyone knows that. If you want nightclubs, then go to Mykonos or stay in Athens. Kythira offers gorgeous and varied beaches - great for snorkelling, wonderful food - Maria's fish tavern, the fab bakery (one of the oldest) with the best bougatsa, in Karavas, lots of things to do, walks, beautiful monastries, waterfalls and villages with the most vibrant dances, wine festivals, squares. It's appeal is that it is full of "Greeks"- so I support the fact that it isn't that easy to get to, there are no starbucks or macdonalds, tourists of the wrong kind. Maybe Kythira isn't for everyone and maybe that is a good thing. Do your research and go visit Kythira. Snorkel with the fish, read a book whilst the sun sets over the sea, paint a picture, share an ouzo and a game of backgammon with one of the locals in Potamos, talk to one of the priests in the monastries way up high about the history of the island, for me the list is endless...I HEART KYTHIRA!
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