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The island of Kithira lies opposite the eastern tip of the Peloponnese, Cape Males. Its scenery is unique - rugged and dramatic, while its architecture is a blend of traditional, Aegean and Venetian elements. Over the millennia, the winds from the surrounding seas have shaped its shores into steep rocky cliffs punctuated by deep bays. History Kithira has been known since antiquity as the island of Aphrodite. |
| Agia Pelagia: One of the island's two main ports, it Is situated on its north coast 28 kilometres from Hors. This developing resort is linked by bus with the capital and the larger villages. Kithira or Hora: The island's capital, built on a hill high above the sea, is a model of Venetian defensive architecture. Its narrow streets and fortified mansions were intended as protection against pirate raids. The town is dominated by the Venetian castle (1503), which has a spectacular view of the Cretan sea. |
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The Archaeological Museum contains an important collection of Minoan vases, Mycenaean pottery and finds from the Archaic and Classical periods. Kapsall: The island's main tourist centre Is a charming twin harbour lined by beaches - Yialos, Sparangarlo and Kapsalaki - "in the shadow" of the Hora's castle. Livadi: This village lies 4 kilometres from Hora on the main road between the capital and Kapsali. Here you can see the lovely old church of Ayios Andreas with its 12th century frescoes. Also of interest in this area are the monasteries of Ayia Elesa (4 km. SVV) and the Panayia Myrtidiotissa (7 km. W), which has a superb view of the sea. |
Mylopotamos: One of the most beautiful medieval villages on Kithira with exemplary traditional architecture. Among the sights worth seeing here are the miniature Venetian castle, the monastery of "the Panayia tis Orfanis", the waterfall at Fonissa and the Cave dedicated to Ayia Sophia. You'll see notices in Hora announcing when the church/cave is open. Potamos (19 km. from Hora): The largest village on the island, this is Kithira's chief marketplace. There is a Byzantine church here dedicated to the Saints Theodore and the churches of Ayios loannis, Ayia Anastasia and the Saviour (Sotiros) are also worth a visit for their fine icons and frescoes. |
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Karavas: A lonely, well - watered village, 26 km. north of Hors. Kithira will appeal to those who are in search of a quiet holiday. Prospective visitors should be warned that accommodation is extremely limited at the height of summer and that the bus service between villages is not as frequent as might be desired. Andikithira: This small island lies 28 nautical miles south of Kithira. It was called Aigila in antiquity and was chiefly known as a pirate lair throughout the centuries. The celebrated statue of the "Youth of Andikithira" was found offshore. Its capital and port is called Potamos. |
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