Exploring the island of Kythera (including the East Peloponnese) Walking, History and Nature in 2016
Kythera, venturing to the island of Aphrodite. And that we did!
“The relationship with Kythera can only be a romantic one, relax and give yourself over to its subtle and watery charms. Let the island guide you as though this is the first time you are discovering the world!” as quoted by Tzeli Hadjidimtriou
Monemvasia: a picturesque drive along the east coast of the Peloponnese lead us to the best preserved medieval town of Greece, known by the Venetians as Malvasia. The old town of Monemvasia is a perfectly preserved medieval settlement that is still inhabited. It has a unique, magical atmosphere and a fascinating history. Monuments and churches are scattered throughout the old town.
Kythera: Legend has it that Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, was born rising from the foam of breaking waves in Kythera. We witnessed the island’s striking beauty owing to the tremendous variety of sites: churches, landscapes, ruins, manor houses, bridges, caves, ravines, verdurous steams, watermills, beautiful beaches and attractive villages of great charm, all concentrated in a surprisingly small area. Kythera being a mountainous island offered some beautiful walks which we enjoyed. Between all these mountains and valleys there is a whole network of tracks and trails through pine trees, olive groves and flowers next to streams and waterfalls.
