Why go
- Island in Greece.
History
Kythira, also transliterated as Cythera, Kythera and Kithira, is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group. Administratively, it belongs to the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region, despite its distance from the Saronic Islands, around which the rest of Attica is centered. As a municipality, it includes the island of Antikythera to the south.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Zakynthos
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Kalamata
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Kithira (Kythira), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kythira Port, 8.5 km); routes include Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata, Neapoli - Kythira, Kythira - Neapoli.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kithira (Kythira), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.