Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

K Y T H N O S
Kythnos, or Thermia, with its warm baths, belongs to the West
Cyclades group of islands, and is located between Kea and Serifos.
It covers an area of 92 square kilometres and has 1,700 permanent
residents. It is frequently hit by strong winds, but the sun shines
almost all year round. With its beautiful Cycladic landscape,
Venetian castles and old churches, charming beaches and hot
springs, Kythnos makes an ideal destination for those who seek
relaxation, good health, but also an acquaintance with the history
and culture of the place.
In Kythos, the warmth and hospitability of the residents are the
epitome of “welcome”.
According to tradition, the island was named after Cythnus, leader
of the Dryopes, who settled in the island from Euboea.
The northwest part of Kythnos, from the islet of Agios Loukas to the
Kefalos cave, is of particular natural interest, and has been
included in the Natura 2000 network.
Culture, Nature and People, all in one
The capital or chora of the island is Kythnos, or Mesaria, a
traditional village built on the slope of a hill. In Chora, one can
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