The unique beaches of Kythira! (Photo Gallery)
The quantity, as well as the variety of the forms of its coastline, constitutes a touristic asset for the island, as it features a combination of a discrete cosmopolitan atmosphere with the natural purity of a virgin environment. Specific organized beaches co-exist in harmony with the authentic paradise beaches.
The visitors can access a nearby beach from every spot of the island and in whichever beach they end up, they can enjoy the clear and cool waters of the sea of Kythera. The “parade” of beaches, beginning from the north side of the island, starts at Saint Nicholas near the impressive lighthouse of Moudario and continues along the beaches of Platia Ammos and Fourni.
Near Saint Pelagia, there are two beautiful beaches, Lorentzos beach and Langada, as well as a small lake next to the sea, formed at the ending of the impressive Paleochora gorge. A little towards the east, one will encounter Diakofti, which has a beach with white sand, and to the west, Limion and Likodimos with their unique sunsets.
East of the island, there is a series of wonderful beaches, such as Paleopolis and Piatsa, while further south, one can find the exotic Kaladi, Kombonada and Fyri Ammos, a beach that has won a European Union prize. Chalcos follows a natural course from the ravine, beginning from Kalamos and forming, at the ending of the gorge, one of the most picturesque beaches of the island.
Last, on the south side of the island, one can find Kapsali, Sparagario and Melidoni, the latter having a beautiful view to the rocky islet of “Chytra”, which hides a splendid beach within a huge cave to its west.
The hidden magic of the island lies, of course, in the inaccessible to the visitor beaches. These are the kind of beaches that require time and effort so that the visitor can enjoy them. If you are willing to try, you must visit Koufo Gialo, Kalami, Diporo and Steno Avlaki.