It is the island of Celestial Venus, where the goddess worshiped as goddess of pure love. Was first in the prehistoric
years and later developed relations with Minoan Crete. The question of geographical location was an important reason to play
role in all seasons. He was the subject of dispute between Athens-Sparta, follows the fate of the Ionian Islands (Romans -
Byzantines) and passes to the Venetians. The edge of the end of the pirate disasters (Barbarossa).
The 18th century is aware of major economic development (consulates-commercial stations).
After the British period (1815-1863) united with Greece. Where meslin three Aegean Sea in the Myrtoo
and the Ionian Sea, opposite the southern tip of the Peloponnese, Kavos Mali, Kythera, one of the largest
islands of Greece, a real monument of nature and culture. We join the cult of the Celestial Aphrodite worship
Panagia Mirtidiotissa.
The richness of the natural landscape (mountains, caves-streams-gorges-) cultural heritage (Venetian castles;
traditional settlements-chapels), the hospitality people do Kithira magical place and tourist destination
romance and inspiration.

To island is known as Cerigo.

Capital graphics or Country Kithira with medieval castle dominating the top of the hill. Inside the castle are
churches of Panagia Panagia Mirtidiotissa orphans and the Pantokrator and the Archaeological Museum.
Below the castle the settlement of the country with elements of Aegean architecture.
Kapsali port is the country with a significant tourism development.
In the cliff, the entrance of the village is built in a small recess cave the Church of St. John, which came John the Theologian writes to
disclosure before going on Patmos.


Other settlements:
Livadi, 4chlm.V, traditional houses with mansions from the era of English here at the Stone Bridge Katouni, Monastir
St Elesas, the churches of St Andrew and Withdrawal. In apostasi10chlm.dytika after a wonderful journey, reaches Monastery
Panagia Mirtidiotissa, near the western coast. The Mylopotamos traditional village in a lush vegetation and numerous water (15km from the country).
Here are the monastery of Panagia Orfanos, the Venetian Castle, the Cave of St. Sophia and the cataract location on the murderess.
The River, head inland commercial center of the island (19chlm.apo Chora). Here are the Byzantine church of Agios Theodoros, prostate
and the island of Agios Dimitrios Paleochora (9chlm.apo River), which was destroyed by Barbarossa sta1537 and xanakatoikithike not ever ...
Agia Pelagia, traditional tourist village and river port in the northwest of the island
The Platia Ammos, holiday village at the northern tip of the island.
Villages in the hinterland with remarkable examples of traditional architecture are: Aroniadika the Aloizianika the Friligkanika the Pitsinades the coal,
the Fratsia the Karavas, Kalamos camera. The Diakofti (3 km north-east of the country), is the new harbor to the island of Makrykythira.
The Avlemonas south (26chlm. the country), with the picturesque bay and the small Venetian Frourio.Pio west iPalaiopoli the endless beach.
At a distance of 8km. the village is the gorge Mitata Then Tsakona and the monastery of Agia Moni (12chlm.VD).


Beaches:
Asphalted and compatible tracks leading to beaches on the island along the coastline.
South side: Kapsali, Copper, bulrush, Feloti, Melidoni.
East: Fyri Sands, Komponada, Kaladi, Pal (a) iopoli, Avlemonas, North Diakofti Poor Langada, Agia Pelagia, Lorentzou, Kalamitsi, Ovens, etc.
Western: Lykodimou, Agios Eleftherios, Limionas, Limnaria.
Kithira directed not only to lovers of the sea. Numerous opportunities await those who love walking or cycling. Wonderful
routes will lead to sources, watermills with ravines and thick vegetation, ravines, caves, monasteries, traditional villages and settlements.
Adequate infrastructure for tourism, combined with a sense of family hospitality, offer the visitor a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Events:
The Wine Festival in August Mitata.
The Virgin Festivals Mirtidiotissa (15 Avg.kai Sept. 24), Holy Monastery (6 August), St. Elessas (1Afg.)
The report on local agricultural products and feast on Fratsia August.
The Photographic Autumn meetings etc.
From the local products out honey, wine, cheese and local delicacies from the ibex, the red calf, the «pie of the poor»,
the xerotigana, the almonds and sweets.