What to see in Kythnos?

Kythnos is ideal for those who want to relax amidst nature in an authentic and typically insular atmosphere. It is also heavily frequented for its thermal baths. Below is a list of the island's main attractions.

Messaria
The picturesque, flower-filled, and beautiful capital, typically Cycladic, clings to the sides of a mountain and is not visible from the sea. It has several churches, including Aghia Saba from 1613 and Metamorfosi Sotiros.

Dryopida
A picturesque and ancient village that winds along the course of a dry river in a very panoramic position. Must-see is the Aghios Minas church and, just outside the town, the beautiful and large Katafiki cave.

Panagia Nikous
A beautiful monastery located near the capital.

Panagia Kanala
A beautiful monastery, also reachable by bus, perched on a promontory in a very green area with beautiful sandy beaches.

Loutra
A place that hosts radioactive thermal springs, both hot and cold, renowned throughout the Cyclades. It is a fishing village that stretches around a small bay.

Paleokastro
A kind of ghost village very difficult to reach by land starting from Loutra. It was the ancient capital of the island, which, at its peak, boasted many houses and about 100 churches. Today, only the ruins of the castle, some houses, and some churches remain.

Aghia Irini
A very small, white village in pure Cycladic style: beautiful and well-maintained in detail.

Festivals at the Panaghia Kanala Monastery
Picturesque local festivals that take place in mid-August and on September 8 at the Panaghia Kanala Monastery.