Kythnos

Map of Kythnos

Kythnos is a lesser known island of Cyclades and the 9th bigger with 99km² extension and 1.500 population. Located between Kea and Serifos. Few foreigners visit this island which is even quieter than Kea. The coastline reaches 104km. Hora is the capital which is located in the center of the island and lies 7.5km Northeast of Merihas(an attractive ferry and fishing port). Hora seems unpromising at first sight, but into the narrow streets beyond the initial square there is a wonderful network of alleyways, weaving theis way past shops, churches and tiny squares with colorful cafes.

It's also known as Thermia due to the hot springs and the healing spas, in Loutra. The resort of Loutra, 4.5km North of Hora, is named after its mineral thermal baths. It is a nineteenth-century spa, designed by Ernst Ziller, the architect of many Greece's finest Neoclassical buildings.

Beaches

Kolona
The most beautiful beach in Kythnos and one of the top beaches in Cyclades. A strip of sand separates the sea in the middle, offering two beaches on the same beach. 

Kolona

Megali Ammos Kanalas

A great sandy beach, Located in the right bay from the church of Panagia Kanala.

Loutra
The beautiful beach of the homonymous settlement. Visitors can enjoy the beneficial properties of hot springs that flow in this beach.

Apokrousi

One of the biggest beaches in Kythnos with fine sand and trees that offer shade.

Naousa

A beautiful beach in the East side of Kythnos with a great view.

Agios Stefanos

Located in the East side of the island. It's a sandy beach with pebbles and shadow from the trees located throughout the length of the beach.

Other Beaches

Agia Eirini, Agios Sostis, Stifo, Schoinari, Petrousa, Leukes, Simousi, Potamia, Martinakia,  Agios Dimitrios, Kalo Livadi, Merihas, Flabouria.

Sights

The Folklore Museum of Kythnos

The Folklore Museum of Kythnos is located Dryopida, behind the Agion Apostolon Church. The museum hosts objects of daily life on the island of yesteryear, folk art, and traditional local costumes. It's an old preserved house as the time inhabited by its owners. (Hours 9:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00)

Ecclesiastical and Byzantine Museum

Ecclesiastical Museum of the island hosted on a specially designed area in the church of St. George in Dryopida In the museum there are several religious artifacts Byzantine era and several pictures that have stood the test of time. (Hours: 9:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00)

Other Sights

Chuch of Panagia Kanala, Monastery of Panagia Nikous, Church of Panagia Stratilatissa.

Kythnos

Transportation

By ferry: Boats dock at the West-coast in Merihas. There is a frequent service to Lavrio and Pireas, but ferries to nearby Kea, Serifos or other islands are sparse.

Destinations: Andros(0-1 weekly, 4hrs 30min), Folegandros(1-2 weekly, 8hrs), 

Ios(1-2 weekly, 7hrs), Kea(2-4 weekly, 1hr), Kimolos(3-5 weekly, 3hrs),

Lavrio(1-2 daily, 1hr 30min- 2hrs 40min), Milos(1-2 daily, 4hrs),

Naxos(1 weekly, 5hrs), Paros(1 weekly, 4hrs), Pireas(4-5 weekly, 3hrs),

Serifos(4-8 weekly, 1hr 30min), Sifnos(4-8 weekly, 2hrs 15min),

Sikinos(1 weekly, 7hrs 30min), Syros(2-4 weekly, 2hrs 20min),

Tinos(1 weekly, 2hrs 30min).

Getting around

By bus: Buses run from Merihas port around six times daily from early June to September, serving Hora(15min), Loutra(30min), Dhryopidha(30min) and Kanala(45min)

By boat: There is a boat from Merihas(4 daily, 22810 32104) to the Northern beaches of Apokrousi and Kolona.

Panoramic view of Kolona

Useful Phone Numbers

Municipality of Kythnos: 22813 61100
Police: 22810 31201
Port: 22810 32290
Pharmacy: 22810 32240
Medical Center: 22810 32234

Post: 22810 31239

KTEL: 6944622108