Kythnos
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The island is believed to have been settled by the Driopes in the 12th century BC, and their leader was called Kythnos. They were very well organised, and their society impressed even the likes of Aristotle.
The wells of the island were well known even in ancient years, and people from the mainland and the neighbouring island would come here to be cured from various diseases.
Kitnos was conquered by the Macedonians in the 4th century BC, and the Romans cane in the 2nd century BC, using the island as a place for exiles. The Venetians came in the beginning of the 13th century, and were to rule here until the Turks invaded in the 16th century. This was a very unhappy time for the islanders, since they not only had to suffer constant pirate raids, but the plague as well.
Sightseeings
Loutra ("Baths")is a small village where there are hot wells, reputed for their healing waters since antiquity.
Chora is the island's capital, and is a picturesque village in medieval style. Here, you can visit the
Church of Trinity.
Driopis is also a very pretty village, with typically winding streets and laid-back atmosphere. There is a small
folklore museum here. In
Kanala there is a small church dedicated to the
Virgin Mary, with icons of healing powers.
Beaches
Kolona Beach
The beach is basically a narrow strip of land that connects Kythnos to the islet of Agios Loukas. However, it has a particular charm, partly due to its fine, golden sand and the sea lapping at both of its sides.
Loutra Beach
Placed on the north east coast of Kythnos. This area is the main tourist resort of the island, at 5 km north of Chora village and attracts many visitors, not only because of its available facilities but also because of its thermal springs.
Kanala Beach
Fine beach close to Panagia Kanala village. It is located to the south of Chora and can be accessed by buses or cars. This beach is both sand and pebbles, while the seafloor is mostly pebbled. It is famous because of the church of Panagia Kanala, which is the protector of the island and is said to work miracles.
Episkopi Beach
Located on Kythnos Island and it is a small, charming and sandy beach. Episkopi beach has 500 meter stretch of sand and offers a single tavern.
Agios Dimitrios Beach
Long, tranquil and sandy beach, surrounded by some tall trees. It does not offer a wide range of facilities, although a limited number of room rentals may be found on the village of Agios Dimitrios. This beach is placed on the southernmost tip of Kythnos and owes its name to the seaside chapel of Agios Dimitrios
Hotels
"K4 Kythnos" Guest House
A simple and hospitable community of people, ready to welcome the visitors and to help them discover the beauties of the landscape with respect to which we incorporate our buildings. The landscapes, of a rocky and special island that remains even today an innocent and pure place, gifted with beauty
"Kythnos Bay" Guest House
Popular beach resort hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and good service situated in Loutra area only 30m from the beach and at walking distance from the hot springs.
"Afroditi" Guest House
Located at Loutra Kythnos, 20 meters from the beach and 50 meters from marina, very close to the Heating SPA. Hostel offers spacious rooms that will satisfy your need for a relaxing and comfortable vacation enjoying genuine Aegean views.