Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

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work by Antonis Skordilis, an icon painter from Crete who lived in the
17th century.
Agios Dimitrios, a long beautiful beach that extends in front of the
settlement having the same name is located at the far south of the
island.
On the north coast of Kythnos, 4.5km from Chora, lies the traditional
settlement of Loutra, where two springs, one hot and one warm, are
ideal for arthritis and other medical conditions. A diving centre operates
in Loutra, offering unique opportunities for diving experiences.
Feasts and flavours
The traditional year-round festivities add a special touch to the
character of the island. The most famous ones are Agia Triada in June
in Chora, Agii Apostoli on 29 June in Dryopida, Panagia Kanala and
Panagia Nikous on 15 August.
"Kythnia", a host of music and dancing events and art exhibitions,
takes place in Chora every summer, from 1 to 10 August.
The traditional delicacies of Kythnos include local sausages, the
trimma and kopanisti cheese products, honey, and the tasty barley
bread rolls.
The most popular local recipes include savor (seasoned fish), sfougata
cheese croquettes, the pitaro cheesepie, syglina (salted pork), and
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kolopia (pies with rice, wild greens, spinach and various herbs). Look
for local macaroons if in Loutra: definitely one of the best delicacies to
take back home!
Routes for all
Hiking in Kythnos is a chance to relax in a still virgin and diverse natural
environment, where chapels, old bridges, dry walls, springs and many
endemic plants compose a rich picture.
Chora - Dryopida. Beautiful route inland.
Dryopida - Lefkes. Southeast of Dryopida is the small settlement of
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