According to one of the legends, the beautiful island of Kythira is the birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite. For many years it has being under the rule of the Venetian Republic, and then was a British colony, so monuments of a variety of historical periods can be seen there. Kythira is often called Eucalyptus Island, as you can see these mighty trees literally everywhere. The island constantly enjoys …
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Those fond of staying in private apartments would like Perlegiannika hotel situated in the picturesque town of the same name. It’s ready to offer two fully equipped villas, which can comfortably accommodate even a large company. Villas built in traditional style feature amazing interior. Everywhere you can see lovely accessories made of natural stone and wood, handmade crafts and fine fabrics. Villas are in …
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Visitors to Kythira Island can easily combine interesting excursions with beach recreation. It is easy to find a beach for any taste on the island. Fyri Ammos Beach is an incredibly attractive place that is, however, not very easy to get to. Many travelers prefer to use boat services to reach the beach. The land path to the beach is quite long and complicated. This is one of the reasons why the beach is almost never …
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Beaches of Kythira are all different, and each of them is attractive in its own way. Lively and quiet, fully furnished and wild, pebble and sand - such a variety of scenic coastal areas will impress even the most experienced travelers who have already had the opportunity to relax at luxury beach resorts. Gravel and sandy beach of Agia Pelagia has to be mentioned among the busiest ones. It will appeal to fans of …
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Moving around in Greece - transportation
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Roads in major cities of Greece are average. At the same time, the quality of pavement is constantly improving. Many of the routes marked on the map as ground, have long been covered with a solid layer of asphalt. However, the statistics of road accidents is quite deplorable. The most common cause of catastrophes is overtaking, although in cities and the speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour is accepted. Motorcycles and mopeds are used too. At the same time, the behavior of drivers of two-wheeled vehicles is still less aggressive than in the countries of Asia. On some islands, for example, Kos or Fesalia, there are quite a few cyclists. It is worth noting that car drivers are respectful of them. A bicycle is not the best way to travel along the mainland Greece, as the terrain is very hilly. There are practically no dedicated bicycle lanes in the country.
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