Kythnos, the beauty of simplicity 

Typical Cycladic in style and usually underrated, this charming island offers a truly unique combination of sandy beaches, thermal hot springs and tasty traditional cuisine that you should make a point to experience during with your yacht charter. 

Called ‘Thermiá’ on account of its thermal springs, Kythnos has all the trademark of the Cyclades island cluster, such as whitewashed houses, narrow cobbled streets, hundreds of chapels, windmills, traditional festivals (panigiria) and hospitable inhabitants. Its unique selling point has not only to do with the impressive total of 65 sandy beaches that you can find here, with the most instragrammable being Kolóna, where a lane of sand connects it with the islet of Ayios Loukas. But also with the emphasis on thermal tourism with a hydrotherapy centre operating in the Loutra area with the two hot springs that are known since antiquity for their therapeutic effectiveness. An authentic island that is loved by Greeks but not well known abroad. Make sure to explore it thoroughly by hiking, stopping at Katafýki cave to admire its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.

 

Must-Visit Attractions in Kythnos

  • The 10th century BC remains of the ancient capital of the island at Vryokastro where one can see the ruins of temples dedicated to Demeter, Aphrodite, and Artemis and Apollo.
  • The Panagia Kanala church, the patron saint of the island, located in a pine-covered cape.
  • The Folklore Museum in the agricultural village of Dryopida, housed in a fully furnished traditional home with household items.
  • The hidden gem of the 7th century AC medieval castle of Orias that provided safety until Barbarossa raided the island in 1537.

Sail and Swim

  • Experience the therapeutic effects of the two hot springs of Ayioi Anárgyroi and Caucasus at the Loutra area, with a temperature reaching 52 degrees Celsius.
  • Swim at one of its 65 sandy beaches such as -among other- organized Martinakia near the port, Episkopi and Apokrousi that are further out, popular Aghios Sostis and Potamia and unspoilt Gaidouromandra, Simousi and Skylos.
  • The Katafyki cave that is considered one of the most important and unique of the Greek islands. 

Ports & anchorages

The island’s coast has many excellent anchorages and ports for your yacht charter. Including the Mericha and Loutra ports, the Sandbar, Stefanos, Flampouria and Kanala bays and the villages of Chora and Chorio.