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7 km from Loutra, Chora or Mesaria, with its intense Cycladic color and authentic island atmosphere, is the capital of Kythnos, and is amphitheatrically built on the slope of a hill. Discover small squares, picturesque cobbled streets, white houses with colored doors and windows, stairs, arches, windmills and churches with special architecture and decoration. Here you will also find traditional restaurants, cafes, patisseries and shops.
Walk in Chora:
– Iroos, at the entrance of the Country.
– The church of Agios Savvas, from the 17th century, with the remarkable wood-carved iconostasis.
– The Church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, with the iconostasis of the 17th century, and in the church of Agia Triada, which is the oldest of the island, with ancient pieces of sculpture with inscriptions.
– The Byzantine Museum, in the post-Byzantine church of Agios Georgios.
– The monastery of Panagia tou Nikous. A secret school operated in the basement of the monastery.
– The wind farm, NE of Chora. It is the first wind farm that operated in Greece.
15 km from Loutra, Dryopida stands out for its traditional houses, Spitares, a unique example of architecture in all of the Cyclades, where the roofs are made of tiles. In the settlement with a long tradition in ceramic art, you will find old churches, beautiful little squares, picturesque alleys and arches. Here are also the Byzantine Museum, the Folklore Museum, the Fallen Memorial and the Katafyki Cave.
Worth visiting:
– The church of Agios Minas, with its elaborate wood-carved iconostasis and the despotic throne
– The church of Agia Anna and the Holy Apostles, Agios Panteleimon and Agia Trinity, with the beautiful icons and images
– The monument of the Fallen
– Katafyki cave, one of the largest in Greece, with rich stalactite and stalagmite decoration
– The Folklore Museum
– The small Byzantine Museum in the church of Saint Georgios
– The outdoor theater, where cultural events take place
12 km from Loutra, Merichas is the port of Kythnos and its great feature is its natural form, its picturesque beauty and its protection from the wild winds. In Merichas you will find the marina where the boats are moored, the Port, a bus and taxi stop, shops, and Martinakia beach in a small distance.
Worth visiting:
– The small church of Agioi Akindynoi, with the beautiful view towards the port
– The lighthouse, at the entrance of the port
One of the island’s must-visit settlements, as it houses the homonymous church of Panagia Kanala, which believers from all over the world come to worship and honor her miraculous icon on August 15 with a big festival.
Agios Dimitrios is a small coastal settlement, located near Panagia Kanala and built in a beautiful location with amazing beaches. It is 24 km South from Chora
Worth visiting:
– The monastery of Panagia Stratolatissa
– The chapel of Agia Irini, overlooking the settlement
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