General information about the island of Anticitera
Strengths:
Not crowded.
Average:
Prices.
Weaknesses:
Sea and beaches, points of interest, excursions, connections, little nightlife, not very suitable for families with children.
- Capital: Potamos
- Population: 50
- Area: 18 km²
- Port: Potamos
- Airport: no
- Public transportation: no
- Car and motorcycle rental: no
- Campsites: no
Antikythera or Cerigotto (from Greek Αντικύθηρα) is a small Ionian island located south of the Peloponnese between Kythira and Crete. It can only be reached by sea and is 27 nautical miles from Kythira and 35 from Crete (Kasteli).
It has an area of 18 km² and a population of about 50 inhabitants.
The island is rocky and mountainous, with its coasts offering some sheltered harbors (once used by pirates) and very few beaches. Its inhabitants engage in fishing, beekeeping, shepherding, and farming (olive groves and orange groves). The sea around the island is very clean, blue, and foamy.
The capital of the island is Potamos, where the main port is also located.
The island became famous after a sponge diver discovered an ancient shipwreck containing several statues, including the famous bronze "Athlete", ceramics, and various objects. Notably, the "Antikythera mechanism," the world's oldest known mechanical astronomical calculator, was brought to light and is preserved at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Antikythera is a quiet and wild island, almost deserted.
The island's road network is decent, but there is no public transportation or car and scooter rental services.
