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The Nordland shipwreck in Diakofti
The Nordland shipwreck is a popular diving spot off the coast of Kythera island and one of the best wrecks in Southern Greece. The former cargo ship was launched in 1986 and in August 2020, while on a voyage to Turkey, it ran aground at Dragonares islet. Nordland now lies intact with its stern on…
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The Venetian castle in Hora
The eye to the Mediterranean sea!
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Old castle city of Kato Hora
The enchanting castle city! The castle is a medieval settlement which was inhabited until the 1950’s. It is also named “Kato Hora” and is very interesting, as many buildings are preserved in relatively good condition. The settlement is in a short distance from the modern village Mylopotamos (Greek: Μυλοπόταμος, meaning “river with mills”). It was…
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Ancient Skandia
The ancient settlement of Skandia in Kythira! Due to its strategic location, Kythira has been conquered by many tribes during its long history. The Minoans inhabited Kythira around the 5th millennium B.C and lived in the port of ancient Skandia, today is known as Paleopolis. For the Minoans, Skandia was an intervening point for their…
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Lighthouses in Kythera | Moudari
The impressive Moudari Lighthouse and the idyllic sunset This lighthouse was built in 1901. The height of its stone tower is 25 meters and its focal height is 110 meters. It was built by the British to facilitate navigation in the strait created in the sea area between Kythera and Elafonisos. The lighthouse is located…