In my 30-year hunt to find the perfect Greek island, I’ve visited around 40 of them – but my quest has been beset by twin, linked, problems. Firstly, many of them follow a fairly set pattern: a small main town or port, two or three amazing beaches and, if you’re lucky, a ruin or old…
Kythira has fine beaches, lovely villages and good food (but not good wine). The town of Kythira has a fine setting, with a Venetian castle and a lovely view over Kapsali. The hidden medieval capital of Paleochora is worth visiting and the village of Milopotamos is charming, offering delicious apple pies beside a stream with…
Kythira is the perfect island to spend a few days with family. It’s neither too big nor too small. You can go from one part to the other within 30-45 minutes by car. So the distances are not too long for the kids and parents won’t constantly “are we there yet?”. Kythira is not very…
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