"My Kythnos" Nisos Kythnos by MITNIC

Nisos Kythnos Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 78 photos

Loutra 2001 by Mitnic

Kythnos

Kythnos island belongs to province of Kea, at Kyklades island complex. The distance is 52 nautical miles from Piraeus. Is also known as Thermia and the ancient name is Ofiousa, Dryopis. According to tradition, the island was named after the leader of the Driopes who settled the island around 12th century BC.

There are scheduled ferry boats departing Piraeus or Lavrio to Merihas port on the western side of the island, and the lasts takes 2-3 hours.Or by hovercraft (flying Dolphin) from Piraeus, Marina Zeas and Rafina to the port of Kythnos, the trip lasts 2 hours. Kythnos is ideal for quiet holidays. One can have coffee or ouzo along with locals at Messaria's few nice coffee shops enjoying the lovely landscape. The island's tavernas and restaurants in Merihas, serve fresh fish, seafood and local delicacies.

MERICHAS

Kythnos 2001 by Mitnic

Main port, Village, Gulf
52 Nautical miles Northwest (NW) of PIRAEUS
Postal Code: 84006
Tel cod: +30 22810
Longitude: 24o 23' 45"
Latitude: 37o 23' 22"

Hora(Messaria)

Kythnos 2001 by Mitnic

Hora Its capital, is known for the Kykladic architecture ,beautiful churches with their fine wood-carving, sanctuary screens and icons. St. Savas, church of the Saviour, Holy Trinity, Teologos

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quiet but not boring

Last visit to Nisos Kythnos: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Jun 23, 2003
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Comments (8)

angiebabe Jan 4, 2009 at 5:15 AM Report Abuse

hi again, another nice island, nice photos and the restaurant in your tip sounds very good!
chiara76 Feb 3, 2006 at 2:25 AM Report Abuse

I love visiting Greek Churches during my traveling around Greece. They are very nice. Greetings from Warsaw.
kalenderov Jun 23, 2004 at 1:53 AM Report Abuse

Beatiful pictures!
Beograd Jan 15, 2004 at 6:10 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful page with marvelous pics :)
truus_s Nov 13, 2003 at 4:23 AM Report Abuse

Looks nice!!Greece is beautifull..I was one time on Lefkas..Great!!
La_Holandesa Sep 11, 2003 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Yes, I like sailing! Thanks for the b-day card Nikolas, beautiful!! Have to visit Greece again, loved it there, greetz Anita :)
AndyRG Jul 11, 2003 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Kalokairi einai kai tetoia meri sou erhodai sto nou... I Hora einai kouklistiki!
herzog63 Jun 10, 2003 at 11:40 PM Report Abuse

Sure looks Fantastically Beautiful here!!!