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==Kythnos==
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{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Aegean Sea|Greece|Cyclades}}
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[[Image:Kithnos_m.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Map of Kythnos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Kythnos_Chora1.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Street in Chora<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
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{{Infobox |37|23.5|N|24|23.7|E|
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The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kythnos Kythnos] (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 km<sup>2</sup> and it belongs to the Cyclades. The island was [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/cyclades/kithnos/history.html named] after Kythnos, the leader of Dryopes from Evia. It was also known in antiquity as Ofiousa, Theramnia, or Thermia. It was peopled by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionians Ionian Greeks]. It took part in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Wars Persian wars]. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Fourth Crusade], it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] who called it Hamam Adasi.
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The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kythnos Kythnos] (Κύθνος) or Kithnos  or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 km<sup>2</sup> and it belongs to the Cyclades.
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BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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Imray-Tetra G31 North Cyclades
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Kythnos] is 30 miles due S of the large island of [[Gulf_of_Evia|Evia]] and 25 miles SE of [[Attika_Coast#Sounio|Cape Sounion]] at the NE limit of the Saronic Gulf. The island is a popular port of call for yachts sailing down from the harbours around Athens or from [[Lavrio_Harbor|Lavrio]] in the Evia Channel and a regular stopping off point for yachts transiting the [[Corinth_Canal]]l. There are two main harbours on the island, the main ferry harbour of Merikas on the W coast (which is not particularly yacht friendly) and the popular harbour of Loutra on the NE coast, which regularly accommodates up to 20 or so yachts on passage through the Cyclades. There are also a number of lovely anchorages on both the E and W coast of the island which can be used in the appropriate wind conditions. Kythnos is at the western fringe of the prevailing Aegean weather system and does not normally experience quite the same wind strengths as the islands further east.
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NIMA 54320 Cyclades to Crete
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==Charts==
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; BA
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: 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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: G31 North Cyclades
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: 54320 Cyclades to Crete  
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; Greek
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: 421 Karystos to Naxos
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Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos
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==Weather==
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''See [[Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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===Radio Nets===
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==Passages==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris]]
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* [[Cruising the Cyclades Islands]]
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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==Islands==
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* {{dest | Kea |h|a}}
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* {{dest | Serifos |h|a}}
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==Communication==
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12  
* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 27; No reception in [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]] and [[#Kolimpithres|Kolimpithres]]
* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 27; No reception in [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]] and [[#Kolimpithres|Kolimpithres]]
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===Approach and Navigation===
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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Most approaches to Kythnos are without danger.
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==Navigation==
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See entries for individual harbours and anchorages.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Entrance==
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====Merikas====
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There is no port of entry on Kythnos. The nearest ports of entry are [[Ermoupolis]] on [[Syros]] to the E and [[Lavrio Harbor|Lavrio]] or the marinas around Athens to the N and W.
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This is a small harbor [37° 24' N 24° 23.5' E] on the W side of the island. It is the harbor used by the ferry boats.  Reasonable protection from the meltemi. Moor either stern-to or alongside.
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Be aware that there can be substantial prop wash down the quayside from ferries when leaving which can, in extreme cases, cause damage to yacht mooring lines, fairleads and cleats.
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==Berthing==
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===Ports===
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{{Poi |37|23.5|N|24|23.7|E| | type= harbour |name= Merikas |zoom= 15
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| image= Greece_Kythnos_Merikas.jpg
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| imagetext= The port of Merikas
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| text= The harbour of Merikas lies on the W side of the island, five miles S of the cape of Ak Kefalos at its northern tip. The main harbour used by the ferry boats, Merikas lies at the SE end of the bay of the same name and offers reasonable protection from the ''meltemi'', which mainly gusts here from the NE. Visiting yachts can moor stern/bows to the quay (or even alongside in quiet periods) SE of the short ferry jetty, where depths are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in the prevailing NE winds, which blow a yacht off the quay, but poor with anything W in the wind. Strong westerlies would probably make the harbour untenable. The surroundings here are not very attractive, but Merikas is a useful port of call when strong NE winds make a passage round Ak Kefalos challenging.  
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There are several tavernas ashore.
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{{Warning}}Be aware that there can be substantial prop wash down the quayside from ferries when leaving which can, in extreme cases, cause damage to yacht mooring lines, fairleads and cleats.  
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There are several tavernas and a minimarket ashore. Buses go from here regularly to the Chora two miles uphill to the NE. }}
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* 1988 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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====Loutra====
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{{Poi |lat=37.44217 |lon=24.42681 | type= harbour |name= Loutra |altname= Λουτρά |zoom= 17
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[[Image:Kythnos_Loutra_r.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Loutra Region<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| image= Greece Kythnos Loutra r.jpg
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Loutra (Λουτρά) [37° 27' N 24° 26' E] is on the NE side of the island. Here are the main hot springs that has given Kea the name Thermia. Good shelter from the ''meltemi'' but there can be an uncomfortable swell. There several spots one can anchor including the small harbor.
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| imagetext= Chart of Loutra bay
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| text= The harbour of Loutra is on the NE side of the island and is somewhat more yacht-friendly than the main ferry harbour. Although the prevailing NE winds blow down into the bay and cause a pronounced swell, the harbour, situated at the extreme W end of the bay, escapes much of the worst. The harbour is defined by a long NE breakwater with an L-shaped extension and, on the SW side, by a short jetty filled with local small craft. It is quite small, and yachts are advised to prepare anchors, lines and fenders before entering in view of the limited space to manoeuvre. Yachts can moor in one of three positions: stern/bows-to the quay of the NE breakwater using their anchors, where there is space for around 12 yachts; alongside the inside of the L-shaped extension, where there is space for two yachts; or alongside the outside of this extension, where there is room for four yachts. The last position experiences some swell with strong NE winds and is very uncomfortable in gales from this direction. The remaining positions afford very good shelter in all winds. There are plentiful water and electricity points along the quays. Toilet and shower is in marina office building, but it is not obvious if public.
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The harbor, while small is attractive and there is water and electricity as well as several good restaurants and mini-markets.
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There is a hot mineral spring known from ancient times. Visitors can take relaxing batch in freely accessible hot water bathtub opposite to the harbour (S end of the beach). Water contains iron that was also mined on the island – see remains of loading gantry N to the harbour. You can contact harbourmaster Stavros at {{phone|30|6983|461669}}
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To anchor off it is best to go on deep the NW side to the Ayias Irene's cove. Anchor in 5-6 m. With N winds you can take a shore line.
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Beautiful Chora is reachable by taxi or 1½hour trip or, and from S end of the beach, you can rent a scooter from S.Margonis - who happend to be Stavros - to reach unspoilt little bays disseminating the island.
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An alternative if the harbour is full is the anchorage of [[#Ayia Irene|Ayias Irene's]] cove.
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* October, 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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<center><gallery widths="200px" perrow="2">
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=====Prices=====
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Image:Kythnos_Loutra1.jpg|The Harbor of Loutra<br/>''Click for larger view''
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* May 2013, 34 feeter
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Image:Kythnos_Loutra2.jpg|Loutra<br/>''Click for larger view''
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** 9.11 €/night including water and electricity
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** we were unable to pay for second day (nobody in office)}}
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{{himage|Kythnos_Loutra1.jpg| Loutra, the harbor}}
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{{himage|Kythnos_Loutra2.jpg| Loutra }}
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{{himage|LoutraHarbour.jpg| The harbour from S }}
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{{himage|LoutraNEQuay.jpg| Yachts moored at the NE quay}}
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
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====Fikiadha====
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{{Poi |37|24.7|N|24|23|E| | type= anchorage |name= Fikiadha |altname= Φικιάδα |zoom= 15
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[[Image:Fikiada_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Fikiadha Anchorage<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Fikiadha (Φικιάδα) [37° 24.9' N 24° 22' E] is a beautiful anchorage, one of my favorites. It is very well protected from both the ''meltemi'' and southerlies. Depending on the prevailing wind, anchor either on the N or S side of the little cove. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
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| imagetext= Chart of Fikiadha Anchorage
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| text= Fikiadha is a beautiful anchorage, and is very well protected from both the ''meltemi'' and southerlies. Depending on the prevailing wind, anchor either on the N or S side of the little cove. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
If the anchorage is full, you can drop your anchor near the NW and take a line to the N shore.
If the anchorage is full, you can drop your anchor near the NW and take a line to the N shore.
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There is now a restaurant over the sandbar. Its food is of an indifferent quality.
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There is now a restaurant over the sandbar. Its food is of an indifferent quality. }}
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{{himage|Greece_Kythnos_a.jpg|Aerial View of Fikiadha & Kolimpithres}}
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{{himage|Kythnos_Fikiada2.jpg|The Sandbar in Fikiadha}}
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{{himage|Kythnos_Fikiada1.jpg|Fikiadha from the E}}
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{{Poi |37|24.9|N|24|22|E| | type= anchorage |name= Kolimpithres |zoom= 15
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Image:Kythnos_Fikiada2.jpg|The Sandbar in Fikiadha<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Kythnos_Fikiada1.jpg|Fikiadha from the E<br/>''Click for larger view''
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| imagetext= Chart of Kolimpithres
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| text= Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage. It is very well protected from both the ''meltemi'' and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is a hot spring in the shape of a small bathtub where you can relax. Unfortunately, it is very popular with motor cruisers from Athens during the summer weekends.
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====Kolimpithres====
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Anchor to the S and take a line to a rock on the N shore. The bottom is weed and not always good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch and always check the anchor by snorkeling.}}
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[[Image:Kythnos_Kolona_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Kolimpithres<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage and one of my favorites. It is very well protected from both the ''meltemi'' and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is hot spring in the shape of a small bathtub where you can relax. Unfortunately, it is very popular with motor cruisers from Athens during the summer weekends. Anchor to the S and take a line to a rock on the N shore. The bottom is weed and not always a good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
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{{Image center|Kythnos Kolona1.jpg|Anchorage of Kolimpithres  |450px }}
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{{Poi |37|24.8|N|24|23.8|E| | type= anchorage |name= Apokrousis |zoom= 15
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| imagetext= Chart of Apokrousis
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| text= This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis). It is well protected. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Anchor in 4.0 metres and check the anchor by snorkeling.}}
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[[Image:Kythnos_Kolona1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Kolimpithres and Fikiada<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Image center|Kythnos_Apokrisis.jpg |Apokrisis or Apokrousis |310px }}
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====Apokrousis====
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{{Poi |lat=37.43979 |lon=24.43226 | type= anchorage |name= Ayia Irene |zoom= 16
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[[Image:Kythnos_Apokrisis_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Apokrousis<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| text= This is  a deep inlet at the SE end of the bay of [[#Loutra|Loutra]]. A yacht can anchor here in 3.0 – 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to rings in the rocks on the N side of the inlet. Shelter here is reasonably good in moderate winds, though a swell comes in with strong NE winds.
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This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis) [37° 24.8' N 24° 23.8' E]. It is well protected. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Anchor in 4 m. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
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In the town are the main hot springs from which Kea derives its alternative name of Thermia. There are several tavernas around the harbour, a couple of good minimarkets in the village and car and scooter rental can be arranged. }}
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{{Poi |lat=37.38912 |lon=24.46441 | type= anchorage |name= Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis  |zoom= 14
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| imagetext= Anchorage of Ayios Ioannis & Ayios Stefanos
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| text= These two bays are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the ''meltemi''. }}
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[[Image:Kythnos_Apokrisis.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Apokrisis or Apokrousis<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Poi |37|24.1|N|24|23.6|E| | type= anchorage| name= Episkopis
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| text= Open to the W. Swell enters with the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.  }}
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{{Poi |37|20.5|N|24|26.1|E| | type= anchorage| name= Kanala
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[[Image:Kythnos_AyIoannis2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ayios Ioannis & Ayios Stefanos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| text= Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.
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These two bays [37° 24'N 24° 27' E] are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
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I arrived here on August 14, 2013 with a north wind of between 20 and 30 Knots The anchorage on the east side of the bay near the church was quite comfortable with no swell.  The Paniyiri here was outstanding. --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]]
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====Episkopis====
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{{Poi |37|18.8|N|24|24.3|E| | type= anchorage| name= Ayios Nikolaos
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Open to the W. Swell enters with the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.
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| text= Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather. }}
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====Kanala====
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==Amenities==
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Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.
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====Ayios Nikolaos====
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|header|Facilities
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Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.
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|Water| [[#Loutra|Loutra]]: vailable on the quay, there is an extra charge for this
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|Electricity| [[#Loutra|Loutra]]: vailable on the quay, there is an extra charge for this
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|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Garbage| There are bins around the two harbours and in several anchorages
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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|Fuel| Can be delivered at [[#Loutra|Loutra]] and [[#Merikas|Merikas]]. Call {{phone|30|6945|316808}} or {{phone|30|22810|31419}}
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Chandlers| None
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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|Repairs| N/A (Not Available)
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* Take a bath in the hot-springs of [[#Loutra|Loutra]]
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|Internet| In internet cafés in [[#Merikas|Merikas]] and [[#Loutra|Loutra]]
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|Mobile connectivity| Good 4G signal
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|Vehicle rentals| Can be arranged in [[#Merikas|Merikas]] and [[#Loutra|Loutra]].
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Loutra: rent a scooter from S.Margonis
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* Fuel - can be delivered at [[#Loutra|Loutra]] and [[#Merikas|Merikas]]. Call +30 6945 316808 or +30 22810 31419
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==Provisioning==
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: {{mark |name= ''Steki''| type= eatingout |text=Excellent food (tel. {{phone|30|22810|31 204}}). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at {{phone|30|6944|271 609}} or {{phone|30|22810|31 272}}. He can pick you up from [[#Loutra|Loutra]] or where the road ends in [[#Apokrousis|Apokrousis]] where you could go with the dinghy from [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]].}}
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* Excellent food at the ''Steki'' in Chora (tel. +30 22810 31 204). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at +30 6944 271 609 or +30 22810 31272. He can pick you up from [[#Loutra|Loutra]] or where the road ends in [[#Apokrousis|Apokrousis]] where you could go with the dinghy from [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]]
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: {{mark |name= ''Koutsikos''| type= eatingout |text= There are very good local meat dishes at the ''Koutsikos'', on the road to Chora.}}
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: {{mark |name= ''Araxovoli''| type= eatingout |text= In the harbor, good sea food.}}
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==Transportation==
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There are ferries, several per day, to [[Lavrio_Harbor|Lavrio]] and in the summer hydrofoils from [[Zea Martina|Zea]].  
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==Tourism==
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[[Image:Kythnos Chora1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Chora of Kythnos ]]
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====History====
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The island was [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/cyclades/kithnos/history.html named] after Kythnos, the leader of Dryopes from Evia. It was also known in antiquity as Ofiousa, Theramnia, or Thermia. It was peopled by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionians Ionian Greeks]. It took part in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Wars Persian wars]. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Fourth Crusade], it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] who called it Hamam Adasi.
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===References & Publications===
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====Places to Visit====
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* Visit Chora, two miles S of Loutra and the same distance E of Merikas.
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* Take a bath in the hot springs of [[#Loutra|Loutra]]  
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* Visit the [http://www.windmillstravel.com/destination.php?type=island&id=55 churches], some of which are quite old
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.  
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==Links==
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* 1988 ([[#Merikas|Merikas]]) {{Istioploos2}}
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* 1997 ([[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* Sept, 2000 ([[#Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis|Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* June, 2003 ([[#Apokrousis|Apokrousis]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* May, 2010 ([[#Loutra|Loutra]], [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* September 2011 ([[#Merikas|Merikas]], [[#Loutra|Loutra]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:28, 6 September 2011 (BST)
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* May 2013 ([[#Loutra|Loutra]]) --[[User:Mithril|Mithril]]
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* August 2013 ([[#Kanala|Kanala]]) --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]] 
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* August, 2014 ([[#Ayia Irene|Ayia Irene]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* August 2016 ([[#Kolimpithres|Kolimpithres]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* June 2022 ([[#Loutra|Loutra]]) --[[User:Smoothtraveller|Smoothtraveller]] [[Image:France_Icon.png]] Stavros is an energetic and competent harbourmaster. You can rely on him !
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Kythnos
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The island of Kithnos

The island of Kythnos (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 km2 and it belongs to the Cyclades.

Kythnos] is 30 miles due S of the large island of Evia and 25 miles SE of Cape Sounion at the NE limit of the Saronic Gulf. The island is a popular port of call for yachts sailing down from the harbours around Athens or from Lavrio in the Evia Channel and a regular stopping off point for yachts transiting the Corinth_Canall. There are two main harbours on the island, the main ferry harbour of Merikas on the W coast (which is not particularly yacht friendly) and the popular harbour of Loutra on the NE coast, which regularly accommodates up to 20 or so yachts on passage through the Cyclades. There are also a number of lovely anchorages on both the E and W coast of the island which can be used in the appropriate wind conditions. Kythnos is at the western fringe of the prevailing Aegean weather system and does not normally experience quite the same wind strengths as the islands further east.

Charts

BA
1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
Imray-Tetra
G31 North Cyclades
NIMA
54320 Cyclades to Crete
Greek
421 Karystos to Naxos

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Passages

Islands

  • Kea Kea /wiki/Kea | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Serifos Serifos /wiki/Serifos | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Communication

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 27; No reception in Fikiadha and Kolimpithres

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

See entries for individual harbours and anchorages.

Entrance

There is no port of entry on Kythnos. The nearest ports of entry are Ermoupolis on Syros to the E and Lavrio or the marinas around Athens to the N and W.

Berthing

Ports

The port of Merikas

Merikas

Merikas/wiki/Kythnos#Merikas
Harbour icon Merikas [[Kythnos#Merikas|Merikas]] 37°23.5′N, 24°23.7′E

The harbour of Merikas lies on the W side of the island, five miles S of the cape of Ak Kefalos at its northern tip. The main harbour used by the ferry boats, Merikas lies at the SE end of the bay of the same name and offers reasonable protection from the meltemi, which mainly gusts here from the NE. Visiting yachts can moor stern/bows to the quay (or even alongside in quiet periods) SE of the short ferry jetty, where depths are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in the prevailing NE winds, which blow a yacht off the quay, but poor with anything W in the wind. Strong westerlies would probably make the harbour untenable. The surroundings here are not very attractive, but Merikas is a useful port of call when strong NE winds make a passage round Ak Kefalos challenging.

Warning: Be aware that there can be substantial prop wash down the quayside from ferries when leaving which can, in extreme cases, cause damage to yacht mooring lines, fairleads and cleats.

There are several tavernas and a minimarket ashore. Buses go from here regularly to the Chora two miles uphill to the NE.
Chart of Loutra bay

Loutra

Loutra/wiki/Kythnos#Loutra
Harbour icon Loutra [[Kythnos#Loutra|Loutra]] (Λουτρά) 37°26.530'N, 024°25.609'E

The harbour of Loutra is on the NE side of the island and is somewhat more yacht-friendly than the main ferry harbour. Although the prevailing NE winds blow down into the bay and cause a pronounced swell, the harbour, situated at the extreme W end of the bay, escapes much of the worst. The harbour is defined by a long NE breakwater with an L-shaped extension and, on the SW side, by a short jetty filled with local small craft. It is quite small, and yachts are advised to prepare anchors, lines and fenders before entering in view of the limited space to manoeuvre. Yachts can moor in one of three positions: stern/bows-to the quay of the NE breakwater using their anchors, where there is space for around 12 yachts; alongside the inside of the L-shaped extension, where there is space for two yachts; or alongside the outside of this extension, where there is room for four yachts. The last position experiences some swell with strong NE winds and is very uncomfortable in gales from this direction. The remaining positions afford very good shelter in all winds. There are plentiful water and electricity points along the quays. Toilet and shower is in marina office building, but it is not obvious if public.

There is a hot mineral spring known from ancient times. Visitors can take relaxing batch in freely accessible hot water bathtub opposite to the harbour (S end of the beach). Water contains iron that was also mined on the island – see remains of loading gantry N to the harbour. You can contact harbourmaster Stavros at +30 (6983) 461669

Beautiful Chora is reachable by taxi or 1½hour trip or, and from S end of the beach, you can rent a scooter from S.Margonis - who happend to be Stavros - to reach unspoilt little bays disseminating the island.

An alternative if the harbour is full is the anchorage of Ayias Irene's cove.

Prices
  • May 2013, 34 feeter
    • 9.11 €/night including water and electricity
    • we were unable to pay for second day (nobody in office)
Loutra, the harbor
Loutra
The harbour from S
Yachts moored at the NE quay

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Chart of Fikiadha Anchorage

Fikiadha

Fikiadha/wiki/Kythnos#Fikiadha
Anchorage icon Fikiadha [[Kythnos#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]] (Φικιάδα) 37°24.7′N, 24°23′E

Fikiadha is a beautiful anchorage, and is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. Depending on the prevailing wind, anchor either on the N or S side of the little cove. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.

If the anchorage is full, you can drop your anchor near the NW and take a line to the N shore.

There is now a restaurant over the sandbar. Its food is of an indifferent quality.
Aerial View of Fikiadha & Kolimpithres
The Sandbar in Fikiadha
Fikiadha from the E
Chart of Kolimpithres

Kolimpithres

Kolimpithres/wiki/Kythnos#Kolimpithres
Anchorage icon Kolimpithres [[Kythnos#Kolimpithres|Kolimpithres]] 37°24.9′N, 24°22′E

Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage. It is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is a hot spring in the shape of a small bathtub where you can relax. Unfortunately, it is very popular with motor cruisers from Athens during the summer weekends.

Anchor to the S and take a line to a rock on the N shore. The bottom is weed and not always good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch and always check the anchor by snorkeling.
Anchorage of Kolimpithres
Chart of Apokrousis

Apokrousis

Apokrousis/wiki/Kythnos#Apokrousis
Anchorage icon Apokrousis [[Kythnos#Apokrousis|Apokrousis]] 37°24.8′N, 24°23.8′E
This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis). It is well protected. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Anchor in 4.0 metres and check the anchor by snorkeling.
Apokrisis or Apokrousis

Ayia Irene

Ayia Irene/wiki/Kythnos#Ayia_Irene
Anchorage icon Ayia Irene [[Kythnos#Ayia Irene|Ayia Irene]] 37°26.387'N, 024°25.936'E

This is a deep inlet at the SE end of the bay of Loutra. A yacht can anchor here in 3.0 – 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to rings in the rocks on the N side of the inlet. Shelter here is reasonably good in moderate winds, though a swell comes in with strong NE winds.

In the town are the main hot springs from which Kea derives its alternative name of Thermia. There are several tavernas around the harbour, a couple of good minimarkets in the village and car and scooter rental can be arranged.
Anchorage of Ayios Ioannis & Ayios Stefanos

Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis

Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis/wiki/Kythnos#Ayios_Stefanos_.26_Ayios_Ioannis
Anchorage icon Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis [[Kythnos#Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis|Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis]] 37°23.347'N, 024°27.865'E
These two bays are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the meltemi.

Episkopis

Episkopis/wiki/Kythnos#Episkopis
Anchorage icon Episkopis [[Kythnos#Episkopis|Episkopis]] 37°24.1′N, 24°23.6′E
Open to the W. Swell enters with the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

Kanala

Kanala/wiki/Kythnos#Kanala
Anchorage icon Kanala [[Kythnos#Kanala|Kanala]] 37°20.5′N, 24°26.1′E

Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

I arrived here on August 14, 2013 with a north wind of between 20 and 30 Knots The anchorage on the east side of the bay near the church was quite comfortable with no swell. The Paniyiri here was outstanding. --Daphnoula

Ayios Nikolaos

Ayios Nikolaos/wiki/Kythnos#Ayios_Nikolaos
Anchorage icon Ayios Nikolaos [[Kythnos#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] 37°18.8′N, 24°24.3′E
Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Loutra: vailable on the quay, there is an extra charge for this
Electricity Loutra: vailable on the quay, there is an extra charge for this
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage There are bins around the two harbours and in several anchorages
Supplies
Fuel Can be delivered at Loutra and Merikas. Call +30 (6945) 316808 or +30 (22810) 31419
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A (Not Available)
Internet In internet cafés in Merikas and Loutra
Mobile connectivity Good 4G signal
Vehicle rentals Can be arranged in Merikas and Loutra.

Loutra: rent a scooter from S.Margonis

Provisioning

Several small stores in Loutra and Merikas.

Eating out

  • Chora
Steki/wiki/Kythnos#.27.27Steki.27.27Eatingout icon Steki [[Kythnos#Steki|Steki]] Excellent food (tel. +30 (22810) 31 204). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at +30 (6944) 271 609 or +30 (22810) 31 272. He can pick you up from Loutra or where the road ends in Apokrousis where you could go with the dinghy from Fikiadha.
Koutsikos/wiki/Kythnos#.27.27Koutsikos.27.27Eatingout icon Koutsikos [[Kythnos#Koutsikos|Koutsikos]] There are very good local meat dishes at the Koutsikos, on the road to Chora.
Araxovoli/wiki/Kythnos#.27.27Araxovoli.27.27Eatingout icon Araxovoli [[Kythnos#Araxovoli|Araxovoli]] In the harbor, good sea food.

Transportation

There are ferries, several per day, to Lavrio and in the summer hydrofoils from Zea.

Tourism

The Chora of Kythnos

History

The island was named after Kythnos, the leader of Dryopes from Evia. It was also known in antiquity as Ofiousa, Theramnia, or Thermia. It was peopled by the Ionian Greeks. It took part in the Persian wars. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the Fourth Crusade, it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the Ottomans who called it Hamam Adasi.

Places to Visit

  • Visit Chora, two miles S of Loutra and the same distance E of Merikas.
  • Take a bath in the hot springs of Loutra
  • Visit the churches, some of which are quite old

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Greece.

Comments

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