Kythnos
Kythnos, which is one of the most beautiful islands in Cyclades, has an excellent tourist infrastructure and the locals, apart from being especially friendly and hospitable, know very well what the visitors need for beautiful, relaxing and carefree holidays on the island. The beautiful beaches of Kythnos have amazing beaches and crystal clear waters and you will find traditional little taverns, restaurants and cafes there. Most beaches like Martinakia, Merihas, Agios Sostis and Episkopi are most accessible since they are organized as well. However, if you like adventure, you can look for more secluded beaches to which access is more difficult. Since Kythnos is a touristic island, it has countless hotels and rooms to rent. You will find most of them in Hora, Merihas and Dryopida, along with several stores as well as bars. Naturally, the other areas on the island such as Loutra with its hot springs and the Hydrotherapy building, the several temples and little churches, the Byzantine Museum of Kythos as well as the Folk Museum are worth a visit. Kythnos is a traditional island with scenic alleys and squares, amazing landscapes, crystal waters and excellent hospitality. If you too want to spend unforgettable holidays in Kythnos, all you have to do is book your ferry tickets now.
The Kythnos Port
You can easily travel by ferry from Piraeus, Lavrio and the surrounding islands to Kythnos. You can also book your ferry tickets online via aktoploika.gr for an even more comfortable and carefree journey. It takes about 3 hours for a conventional ferry, departing from Piraeus to reach Kythnos while it’s only 1 hour and 30 minutes by speedboat. Merihas, the natural port of Kythnos, is an especially touristic place and is 8 kilometers away from Hora. The cosmopolitan beach of Meriha has crystal clear waters and is almost always full of people. Near the port, you will find several hotels, rooms to let, stores, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Connection With Other Islands
Kythnos has a ferry connection with the following ports: Piraeus (Athens), Lavrio, Andros, Kea (Tzia), Kimolos, Milos, Serifos, Sifnos, Syros, Tinos.
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Kythnos via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation
During the day there are bus itineraries from Hora to Meriha and vice versa but there are also itineraries for other areas of the island such as Loutra and Agia Irini. In the summer the itineraries are frequent and regular enough. Apart from the buses there are also taxis available that will take you from the port to your hotel or to different beaches of the island. Renting a car or a motorbike from a rental agency, however, might be the best way to explore the island comfortably.
Useful links: Kythnos Hotels
Happy Holidays in Kythnos!!!