Inside the quarterly edition of "Olympic air" July 2011 p.90 with the title "Kythera, made for you", we found a very good article for the island of the Celestial Aphrodite. That article written by Dimitris Fallieros including some photos of the island, gives some information for accommodation, for restaurants (not all of them), for beaches (half of them).
In any case that article is a good advertisement for the island and of course the plane is a good medium in order Kythera to be presented to the Olympic passengers as a good destination for their future visit.
We present part of the article.
Kythira, made for you
We landed on the island and knocked on the doors of the natives living in Chora, we interviewed tourists and some of the island’s biggest fans, we bothered couples, and woke up hikers resting under the trees. And we did all this in order to gather the necessary information about an island that all its visitors hail as “just what they were looking for…”There is an old song by the famous greek singer Dimitris Mitropanos that says “we’ll never find Kythira…”. The truth is that this island, which is synonymous with early beauty, is not as… elusive the song might have you think. It is only a thirty-minute plane ride away, and by the time you finish reading these lines, those of you travelling there will have already reached your destination. What it is that makes Kythira (or Cerigo, as it is known among its real enthusiasts) so lovable? It must be the feeling you get that this island was made especially for you… Read the guide that we prepared, get some ideas, and then, experience all these things and even more for yourself, there, in the island of Heavenly Aphrodite.
Chora and Kapsali are at the Heart of Cirigo
Visit Chora in the afternoon or evening, as the sun is setting. Once the Venetian castle lights up, it becomes the most charming spot on the island. Take a stroll through the narrow streets, with the whitewashed homes and old country manors, and take a break from the daily thoughts and worries preoccupying you. Indulge yourself and pay a visit to Stavros’ sweet shop located at the entrance into Chora. This legendary establishment has been received a write-up from Lonely Planet. What’s good there? The mikra melounia, rozedes (a confection made of chopped almonds and semolina) and xerotigano(fried pastry with honey). If you are offered pasta milou, don’t say “no”, it’s a heavenly pastry made from almonds crushed in a mill! Kapsali is situated right below Chores, and its features two identical harbors and a strip located right on the sea that is always full of life. In the evening, all the aficionados of Kythira get together for a drink at Band Landra and Fox Anglais, two small bars that offer the best of music and waves hitting the seashore.
Milopotamos, Avlemonas, and the Other Villages
If no one has ever told you about the villages of Kythira up until now, then please allow me… A pleasant drive through the villages is always a must when visiting the island. Milopotamos, with its lovely village square and old coffeehouse, is a place where the cool of the plush green trees reaches a crescendo of pleasure. Savors your coffee and then follow the sound of the water. You will reach a waterfall that is ensconced in greenery – like an image that has been copy-pasted from some tropical island. Then, go ahead and explore the villages of Mitata, Aroniadika, Logothetianika, Gerakari and Karavas. Among all, my favorite is Avlemonas, a seaside village with tiny picturesque harbors and rocks that are just great for diving, along with a small beach, flowers, and bougainvillea plants.
Beaches that are a Morsel of Delight
One of the unique things about Kythira is that the island is located at the crossroads of the Aegean, Ionian, and Myrtoan Seas. And so, it is not hard to imagine that its beaches are so unique that you will surely be tempted to visit a lot of them. Enjoy the beautiful beach of Kaladi (we hope you’ll not be discouraged by the 120 steps), the beaches of Chalkos and Kalamos’ Fyri Ammos, Kombonada, Diakofti, Palaiopolis and Melidoni (where legend has it that the pirates used to bury their treasure…).
