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Kythira refer to Orphic 6th bc, as the Kythereia goddess wet nurse of love.
Is one of the most beautiful Greek islands, with superb natural beauty and traditional villages, make visitors travel back in time.
In Kythira island there are three Venetian castles, the impressive cave of Agia Sophia with the byzantine frescoes of 13th century, the enchanting location Myloi with waterfalls, lakes, stone bridges and watermills.
Like a diamond necklace like the beaches around the island, some large and others small, all with crystal clear blue waters promise a memorable holiday.
The people of the island with the hospitable nature, making the visitor of island to feel like they are at home!
Geography
Kythera is a plateau with the highest mountain in Mermigkari at 525 meters. The island has around steep slopes, forming valleys with streams and lush vegetation, leading to beaches, large and small.
The island lies between the Peloponnese and Crete, in the past these areas were connected with the passage of time took its current form, leaving as a legacy to Cythera lush vegetation. For example Kythira have the greatest variety of herbs and flowers.
Fauna
Kythera is the southernmost refuge for seals in Europe.
Because of its location, the island is a stopover for migratory birds during their trip to Africa and vice versa. Also the sea caves of the island is the southern most hospitable environment in Europe for seals.
Climate
Magnificent landscape with running water under a stone bridge
Kythira is located between three seas, the Myrtoo, Cretan and Ionian. They are temperate Mediterranean climate, rich rainfall in winter and pleasant summer together in areas of moisture.
People
Kythera inhabited since ancient times, where he was one of the major temples of Venus. The island due to the geographical position of those times was the meeting point of cultures of Crete and the Peloponnese, a grafting that continued with the great wave of immigration from Izmir after the destruction. With a character rich in traditions and culture, Kytherians endured difficult times in its history and continued to rise today. The fun and fantasy is for the Kytherians inspiration for the upgrade of their island. Looking at the world Kytherians the unique nature of hospitality, welcome visitors.
