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KythiraIonian island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Remote island south of the Peloponnese with waterfalls and a clifftop castle.
- Ferry
- From Neapoli (Peloponnese) about 1h
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in KythiraSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Neapoli (Peloponnese) about 1h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Kythira?
From Neapoli (Peloponnese) about 1h
Where should I stay on Kythira?
Popular bases include Chora, Kapsali, Avlemonas. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Kythira?
Highlights include Mylopotamos waterfall.
What are the best beaches on Kythira?
Well-known beaches include Kaladi, Melidoni. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Which islands are near Kythira?
Other islands in the Ionian include Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaca. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Kythira in the Ionian?
Yes. Kythira is part of the Ionian island group in Greece.
Guides about Kythira
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.