Adventure activities in the nature of Kythera!

Kythera is an island you love from the very first sight. For many reasons: the indisputable beauty of the landscapes all over the island – high on the mountains and down by the sea – is one of the reasons. Here, nature enchants and invites you to enjoy it every season of the year. And the best way to do so is through the organized outdoor activities offered on the island, to visitors who seek adventure and enjoy nature’s gifts… responsibly!

Hiking the island’s signposted paths

Kythera’s extended network of paths makes the island a unique hiking destination, which yearly attracts thousands of travellers who love hiking. Paths that “take us back in time” and wonderful routes, which in every step reveal deserted settlements, Byzantine churches, old bridges and mills, watchtowers, sheep sheds, and small farmhouses. Other paths cross lush creek ravines with water springs or vineyards and small forests, or end in secluded dreamlike beaches. Immerse into the beauty of Kythera’s nature and the unique flora and fauna of the island with safety and comfort, under the guidance of experienced hiking guides who offer their services on the island.

The seabed near the coasts of Kythera is extraordinary, majestic, and full of surprises. Shipwrecks, old ship cannons, fragments of World War II aircrafts as well as underwater caves and reefs invite us to a unique experience. A wonderful underwater world with stunning corals, rock formations, and chambers embraces and relaxes the visitor who decides to dive into the sea of Kythera. The permanent inhabitants of Kythera’s sea and seabed will keep you company: sea turtles and seals, small and bigger fish, octopuses, lobsters, and cuttlefish. Enjoy unique underwater adventures in Kythera responsibly, with the guidance of the certified diving centres you will find on the island.

In Kythera you will spend memorable moments at the stunning beaches and in the crystal clear waters of the island, enjoying your favourite water sport. Water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, sea kayaking, SUPing, and a lot more guarantee endless fun and exercise for all. Choose the beach that is ideal for your preferred water sport: a cove or a large beach, sheltered or windy enough to… puff out your sails. The beaches in Aghia Pelaghia and Paleopoli are ideal for windsurfing, while the dozens of coves of the island are perfect for other water sports. Certified water sports schools are to be found on the entire island, staffed with well-trained people who will guide and accompany you in your… sea quests. Enjoy the route from Avlemonas to Kombonada or from Kapsali to Melidoni on a sea kayak. Choose among the organized boat trips offered on the island that will take you to secluded beaches or the sea cave of the Hytra islet.