//
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
Photo: Niki triple, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
The main port of the island.
Theologos
A small church renovated in 1845 and declared in 1987 as a listed monument.
A small church declared as a listed monument by the Greek State.
Panagia Stratolatissa
The catholicon of a dissolved monastery.
Flabouriani
An old church dedicated to Virgin Mary mentioned in many of Kythnos' local myths and traditions.
A 19th-century chapel inside the area of Stratilatissa.
A chapel of the late 18th century on the rocky islet/peninsula which is known under the same name.
The catholicon of a dissolved monastery, W of Chora.
A 17th-century Orthodox church and monument.
Taxiarchis sto Velidi
The catholicon of a dissolved monastery.
Greek Orthodox church and shrine dedicated to Virgin Mary.
Panagia Kareleousa
An old church inside Oria or Katakefalo Castle. It was built probably in the early 13th century but renovated later.
Orthodox church and monument. Notable for its wooden iconostasis.
Panagia Kareleousa
An old church inside Oria or Katakefalo Castle. It was built probably in the early 13th century but renovated later.
Church in Dryopida. Listed monument.
A chapel of the late 18th century on the rocky islet/peninsula which is known under the same name.
Inside Panagia Kanala area, it's the only pine forest of the island.
Entrance is allowed only with a guide.
Natural reserve. NATURA 2000, GR4220010.
Archaeological site.
The archaeological remains of the oldest settlement on any of the Cyclades, about 10,000 years old. The 1500-m² site has been excavated for over a decade since 1996 and was revealed to the public in 2010. Countless artifacts, many of them from obsidian (volcanic glass) have been unearthed by archaeologists.
Katakefalo
A ruined fortified settlement. Used to be the medieval capital of the island.
Old laundry basins in the region of Mathias
Small theater of Dryopida
An open-air theater in Dryopida where various festivals, concert & activities are held especially during the summer months.
Agios Geogios
A small ecclesiastical museum inside the church of Agios Georgios. It is an initiative of a local priest.
Founded in 2014 it's a folklore collection of objects exhibited in a traditional house.
Park in Chora where sculptures and architectural finds have been exhibited since 1973.
A free natural spa in the spot where the waters from the two hot springs of Loutra (Kakavos and Agioi Anargyroi) unite.
19th-century facilities of an old hydrotherapy spa, nowadays a listed monument.
House of the notable local family Mazarakis. It was built in the early 20th century based on Western architecture.
A famous beach on the homonymous bay.
Apokrisi
A beach bar operates during the summer months.
Split in two by a huge rock, it combines sand and pebbles. The local church of Panagia Flampouriani celebrates annually on August 23 and a traditional feast ("panigiri") takes place.
In the small settlement of Skylos. A beach you can reach through a dirt road.
A sandy beach. The sea here is usually calm.
A long sandy beach in the small seasonal settlement of Gantromantra on the SE coast of Kythnos. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them (like food & water) since the stores don't exist there.
A small beach in Kanala known for its turquoise waters. According to the local myths it's named after two first cousins named Antonis (Greek term for Anthony) who were killed by a shark or saved by a dolphin while swimming in the area.
The main beach of Kanala. A sandy beach. Popular among families.
A sandy beach between Zogaki and Naousa.
Aosa
A sandy beach connected with the nearby beaches of Kouri & Zogaki. It can be reached by vehicle until 200 m before the destination. For the distance remaining visitors have to walk.
A wide & sandy beach on the SW part of Kythnos.
Good swimming but without facilities.
It has both sand and pebbles and is popular with families.
A quiet beach about 6 km from Dryopida.
A remote beach next to a seasonal settlement under the same name.
A remote beach with deep waters on the NW part of Kythnos.
A small & remote beach close to Loutra of the north part of the island.
A small beach very close to the port of Merichas. It has a beach bar, taverns, hotels, and apartments.
A quiet beach in Loutra Bay. It's close to the road but not easily accessible.
Saint Irene
A small and sandy beach.
A remote beach, accessible by a dirt road.
A sandy beach close to Loutra.
Zogkaki
A quiet and sandy beach, very close to other beaches of the east part of Kythnos (Aosa, Kouri, Lefkes, Liotrivi).
Mavrianou Beach
A remote beach on the west side of Kythnos. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them (like food & water) since the stores don't exist there.
A sandy beach, not easily accessible
A remote and sandy beach, accessible by a dirt road. It is close to Agios Dimitrios. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them since stores don't exist there nor shade.
Sklavou
A remote beach near Oria or Katakefalo Castle only accessible by boat.
Ragousi
No vehicle access.
Accessible by vehicles through a dirt road until one point. A brief walk is also needed.
Kastella
A remote beach near the homonymous archaeological site. Visitors are advised to bring some supplies with them.
One of the most famous tavernas in Kythnos. Offers a variety of Greek dishes.
Greek taverna.
A fish taverna offering international cuisine.
Grill house.
Traditional pastry shop.
Taverna. Greek and Mediterranean cuisine
Dishes from the Mediterranean, European and Greek cuisine. It is considered as vegetarian friendly, and it also offers options for vegans.
Traditional Greek taverna. Also known for its pizza and pasta dishes
A vegetarian friendly restaurant near the port.
Restaurant offering traditional dishes.
Fish & Mediterranean restaurant. Offers vegan options.
Restaurant. Offers classic and modern Mediterranean cuisine and a variety of wines.
Kadris
A traditional taverna with Mediterranean& Greek cuisine. It is considered as vegetarian friendly
Greek & Mediterranean taverna.
Cocktail bar that turns into a club during the weekend.
A wine and cocktail bar. Also a restaurant.
A café and bar.
Night club.
Traditional café and confectionery.
A seasonal snack bar where you can order coffee, drinks, and something to eat.
Beach bar and restaurant.
Beach bar.
Gourmet beach bar and restaurant.
Studios & apartments.
Suites.
Studios.
Rooms to let.
Rooms to let.
Complex of apartments next to the sea.
Rooms and studios.
A complex of villas.
Luxury apartment.
Rooms (can host up to 4 visitors).
By helicopter
Transportation to Kythnos is also possible by helicopter (for those how can afford the cost).
By taxi
There are taxis operating in Kythnos, covering the whole road network of the island. Merihas Port serves as their main stand.
By sea
In Kythnos moving by sea is also an option. Hiring boats or use them as water-taxis for cruises, and visiting remote and/or inaccessible by road beaches.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Spata-Artemida · International · ATH
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Kythnos and Greece.
Travel tipsFind out how much does a trip to Greece cost in 2026. Compare daily budgets for island ferries, hotels, taverna dining, and ancient archaeological sites.
8 min read
ItinerariesPlan an ideal 10-day Greek island-hopping itinerary for 2026. Explore Athens, Naxos, and Santorini with ferry tips, timings, and realistic costs.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind the best time to visit Greece in 2026. Compare island ferry seasons, sea temperatures, Meltemi winds, ancient ruins weather, and hotel costs.
8 min read
Travel tipsCompare taking a ferry versus flying from Athens to Santorini. Examine transit times, ticket costs, luggage rules, seasickness risks, and scenery tips.
6 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.