Platia Ammos Beach
Exploring Cythera Sailing Holidays area
In the village Platia Ammos, on the northern part of the island, you can swim and enjoy the view of the Peloponnesian coast and mountains just opposite you. The combination of pebbles and sand beach and the picturesque village surrounding it will make you relax. When you are done with swimming you can go to the village ouzo taverns and restaurants for food or drink.
Navigational Aids
The harbor is open NNE and its entrance is 130 m wide, formed by the outer root of the windward mole of the fishing shelter and a jetty that extends NW for about 70 m. The middle of its inner part is widened.
Harbor Neapóleos is on the NE part of Vátika bay. Neápolis settlement (population 2,727) is situated inland, at an elevation of 10 m.
Neapoli, except its maritime tradition, has evolved into a very popular holiday destination due to its clean beaches and the amazing nature of the area. A moderate mountain biking trip begins in Neapoli.
Close to Milοpotamos village is Neraida waterfall. The 20 meters high waterfall is surrounded by huge plane trees and small lakes.
This is one of the most famous paths in Kythera. The trail begins from the central square of Mylopotamos.
The Municipal theater of Potamos is a beautiful small open theater, located in the road from Potamos village to Agia Pelagia. It can seat 800 people.
Frangos is just East of Sarakino on the South of the island. Its sand dunes make it very attractive.
Lefki is maybe the best shelter from the meltemi and the prevailing West winds. It is a very pleasant isolated anchorage.
The village of Agia Pelagia is located at the northeast side of the Kithira island and was the island`s main harbor for many years. Today, it is a famous village with many good restaurants and shops.
On the S coasts of the cove Palaiokastro there is a mole 110 m long with a N–NW orientation, at the head of which stands a light. Its outer side is protected by natural boulders and has a parapet.
From the main road make a turn to the village of Logothetianika and follow the signs to end up on the beach of Lykodimos. There you will find a canteen where you can grab a bite or something to drink.
A small and wild beach with beautiful colors on the island's west. It can be approached by the road from Logothetianika.
Further south of Limnionas, the dirt road that leads from the Monastery of Mirtidia to the coast will get you to the little beach of Limnaria. It is ideal for fishing and has a haven for small fishing boats.
Essentially it is a continuation of the beach Kontogoni, located west of the village and continues after the cape where there Kalogeras not suitable for swimming because the bottom of the sea has plates. Wealthy unique dunes and huge trees 'Thalassokedra'.
Leaving Milopotamos past the junction that leads to the cave of Agia Sophia, after a beautiful ride with a view to the Ionian Sea, you will end up at the beach of Limnionas. Directly opposite the beach are the Panaghia islands, two small islets in front of Limnionas bay and just below the Monastery of Panaghia Mirtidiotissa, which they were named after! In Limnionas you can see the traditional houses used by fishermen for shelter.
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There are two beaches named Firi Ammos on the island. The first and most famous is in the southeast, near the village of Kalamos.
Large and magnificent huge beach south of the island, opposite the island of Kithira and Sarakiniko. Incredible colors, emerald sea, and fine sand in white golden color, a unique landscpae in Greece.
The unique pebble beach on the island. Well hidden behind the island's most western point in Aglyfti Elafonisos.
This is nice long sandy beach on the cost of Peloponesse across the island of Elafonissos. The beach often changes shape due to weather and Ferry boat traffic.
On the eastern part of Pounta, across the islet of Petri (Pavlopetri), lies the homonymous beach. It was affected by sand movements in the last few years and now it is shorter with more shallow waters.
Sandy beach which starts from the entrance of Round Lake as a natural extension of the north coast Pavlopetri sandy stretches to the point where the community of Elafonissos ceases. Especially quiet beach since the approach requires to circle the lake.
Great sandy beach in the western part of the island which is protected by numerous islands that surround the sea side and in the interior of the island protected by a wall of cedar trees. Abound Sempre Viva flowers and beautiful plants spring up in June.
The beach in the city of Neapolis, on the east side of the Laconian Gulf. Neapolis is the output to Kythira and very near the port of Elafonisos.
It is the best and most popular beach of the island. It is a pebbled beach with crystal clear turquoise waters.
The beach of Agia Pelagia lies in the northeastern part of the island and runs along the village of the same name. This is a beach with fine gray sand and crystal clear waters.
Anyone who visits the beach Diakofti will be confused and wonder if they are in some exotic island! The water is shallow and turquoise and the color of the sand is white. Located on the northeast side of the island, in one of the most beautiful sites of Kythera next to the harbor, it is an ideal beach for young children because of its depth.
Komponada is one of the wildest beaches on the east part of the island. Located between Firi Ammos of Kalamos and Kaladi, it has large pebbles and very deep waters.
Between Kaladi and Komponada is the beach of Vlychada. There is a dirt road to the beach but it is very rough even for off-road vehicles.
An alternative proposal for the northeast coast. With smooth dirt road between Karava and Platia Ammo we reach the beach Fournoi.
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Located near Milopotamos village, it is an appropriate destination for those wishing to relax away from the crowd. Take the road to Panaghia Orfani; upon a few meters you will have to park your vehicle as the road ends.
Looking at the sea from the village of Agia Pelagia, you’ll see several beaches on your right; one of them is the beach of Lorentzo. Located between Firi Ammos and Kakia Lagada, it is one of the largest beaches on the island, with crystal clear water, sand and pebbles.
Just next to the beach of Lorentzos, at the end of the Paleochora canyon you’ll find Kakia Lagada. During the winter months, a large lake is created just behind the beach by the water coming from the gorge.
The beach of Palaiopolis is the largest on the island. It lies between the village of Avlemonas and the settlement of Skandia.
In the picturesque village of Avlemonas you can swim in the small creek at the center of the village. An ideal swimming choice for children as the area is surrounded with places where adults can have a meal, drink or coffee while attending the young swimmers.
