Kythnos Sightseeing

Kythnos is a fairly large island which is located very close to Athens and apart from the impressive beaches and the warm inhabitants it has many attractions that will impress the visitor.

In Kythnos, every visitor will find something that will pique his interest: archaeological sites, thermal baths, impressive churches, traditional architecture, festivals and much more.

The attractions of Kythnos are divided into categories for easier browsing.

The archaeological sites that the visitor of the island will encounter include prehistoric settlements (Maroulas) and mines (Skouries), Vryokastro - the most important archaeological site of the island, a medieval castle (Castle of Oria) and many other. At the same time, various museums are spread around the island, the most important of which is the new archaeological museum, the ecclesiastical and Byzantine museum of Dryopida and the folklore museums of Kythnos and Dryopida.

The traditional architecture of Kythnos does not different from that of the rest of the Cyclades where white and blue colours dominate, with the exception of Dryopida which stands out with its own special architectural style.

Religion plays an important role in the life of the islanders who honor the Saints with a multitude of churches, monasteries and chapels that are of great interest, while there are also traditional festivals during the major holidays.

Like every place in Greece, Kythnos has a multitude of special customs in which the visitor can participate. Special mention should be made of the wedding and Easter customs.

The history of Kythnos is inextricably linked with metallurgy since prehistoric times. The remains of the mining activity are visible throughout the island and are an important part of the island's cultural heritage.

The second name of Kythnos is Thermia and owes it to the thermal springs that exist on the island in the village of Loutra. The thermal baths are a tourist attraction and are definitely something not to be missed!

Another important attraction of the island are the lighthouses, which since ancient times guided the sailors in the night.

Finally, we must not forget that in Kythnos there are scattered small caves all over the island as well as underwater ones with the largest being Katafyki.

Kythnos is a rather big island, offering its guests several impressive sights to visit. Below, there is a list of the island’s types of sights, for easier browsing.