Kythnos Driopida

More about Driopida

Except for presenting amazing architecture, the village hosts some of the most impressive sights in Kythnos. Katafiki Cave, one of the largest caves in the Greek islands, lies there. Furthermore, many lovely small churches with interesting icons are murals are scattered throughout the village, while the island's Byzantine and Ecclesiastical Museum is also found there. Finally, on the road connecting Driopida with Agios Dimitrios, in the area known as Proka, one will encounter the church of Panagia Stratilatissa, one of the three main churches in Kythnos dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Considered a relatively large village, Driopida offers its guests all the amenities they may seek during their stay on the island. Many cafes, restaurants and taverns, as well as shops, are situated on its streets, while accommodation options are also available.

Note that a local bus connects the village with Merichas and Kanala.

Bonus info: Dryopis was the name of the whole island in antiquity, as the first tribe that inhabited the island was Dryopes, an aboriginal tribe of ancient Greece. The village's initial name is said to be Syllakas or Chorio, but was later named Driopida during the reign of Otto, for it to be correlated with Kythnos's ancient name and long history.