IONIAN (SORT OF)

Kythira

map copyright kythira.gr

Size: 29km x 18km
Martian Risk: very low

As some of what qualifies as 'Hidden Greece' becomes rather unhidden (step forward Mykonos and Santorini) we will occasionally add a new island to the programme in a half-hearted attempt to defend the 'Hidden' soubriquet.

image courtesy A Greek Oddity

If you have ever wanted to find a Greek island that has it all Kythira may be exactly what you have been looking for! Located just off the Southernmost tip of the Peloponnese, Kythira has waterfalls and gorges, castles and abandoned villages to explore and spectacular sandy beaches. You won’t find this beautiful island swarming with Martians either – it has traditionally been a place visited by holidaying Greeks. Kythira is adminstratively a part of the Ionian group of islands though it lays far from its cousins, none of which is contending for Hidden status at this time.

There is no public transport on the island so hiring a car to get about and see this island’s treasures is strongly recommended.

Getting There

Kythira can be reached by ferry from Piraeus (but it takes 6 hours plus) or from the charming port of Neapoli on the Peloponnese coast (most days, and less than 2 hours) or by internal flight from Athens.

neighbouring Elafonissos image courtesy A Greek Oddity

Neapoli - courtesy A Greek Oddity