Kythira Mylopotamos

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General information

Mylopotamos Village Kythira: Mylopotamos is one of the most beautiful medieval villages of Kythira. It is divided into three settlements which are Kato Chora, Limionas and Agia Sophia. Alluringly verdant, set in a wooden valley, this village is an oasis in the summer. It is located 15 km west of Chora, the capital of Kythira.

On its central square, a little church and a nice kafeneion are standing under the shadow of the trees. A waterfall called Neraida (water nymph) adds even more to the lovely image of the square. Kato Chora is the settlement with the oldest traditional architecture characteristics of the English school and the Venetian fortress.

This abandoned Kastro is built on the extension of a rock. It is small and was a refuge for the inhabitants, in case of an attack. In the entrance of the fortress is the well-preserved symbol of Venetian domination, the lion of Saint Markos.

Inside the walls, houses and exceptional Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches have been maintained. Among them is the church of Agios Athanasios, Panagia Mesosporitissa and Agios Ioannis Prodromos.

From Kato Chora, a beautiful stone paved road leads to the astonishing cliffs of Limionas, a rocky bay with fine white sand. Another road leads from the centre of the medieval village to the very interesting sightseeing of the cave of Agia Sophia which entrance has been used as a church and has a beautiful iconostasis carved in the rock with important Byzantine frescoes: it is the beautiful small monastery of Panagia tis Orfanis (the Virgin Mary of the Orphans).

A wonderful ravine begins before Mylopotamos and passes through it ends, forming a small waterfall called Fonissa (murderer) of a particular natural beauty. Mylopotamos offers a few hostels, one restaurant near the waterfall and a lovely kafenion.

Hotels in Mylopotamos

We have made a selection of the best hotels in Mylopotamos.

Athena

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Hotel Rooms Junior Suites3 stars

Recommended for: Sea views, Views

The three-star Athena Hotel features a collection of rooms with excellent views over the countryside, as well as shared amenities like a lobby, a breakfast room, and a bar. All rooms of Athena have a private bathroom, soundproof windows, air-conditioning, a TV, and a furnished balcony.

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Volta Stonehouse

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Apartments3 keys

Recommended for: Design, Family, Privacy

Volta Stonehouse Apartments in the village of Fratsia is a set of four self-contained apartments and studios in the center of Kythira. Each unit provides comfortable mattresses, a stove, a flat-screen TV, soundproof windows, whitewashed interiors, and a private bathroom.

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Things to See & Do in Mylopotamos

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Castle of Mylopotamos Waterfalls Cave of Agia Sofia

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Mylopotamos Map

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Reviews

Liset 10 Aug 2024

Abandoned Venetian fortress

If you like abandoned cities this is a gem.

After the gate, you will find the remains of buildings and churches from the 14th century. The last people left in the 1950's.

No tourism, no facilities, but worth the visit. (Narrow streets!)
Liset 10 Aug 2024

Dry and no waterfall

We went in July 2024. No water at all. Didn't get any rain for the last 3 years. It is still green, but not really worth a visit at the moment.
ablutsauger 22 Oct 2016

Wonderful

There are three caves of Agia Sofia on the island, but the cave near Mylopotamos is certainly the best. It is a very large cave and it is a wonderful experience visiting it.
The guide narrates extremely interesting stories (historical and legends), and there is no chance you could get out not amused.

Pay attention if you go in September, due to changes in working hours (not working every day).
And pay really really big attention on the road. It is asphalt, but very dangerous. Many turns, very narrow, and the very end can be tricky - the road ends just behind the turn. If you are fast, you are flying into the abyss.
ablutsauger 15 Oct 2016

The Greatest Part of Kythira

Mylopotomas is famous for its (nearby) waterfalls, watermills and cave.

Town
Very special, dreamy, original and cute. Worth a walk and a nice coffee/lunch afternoon.

Waterfalls/watermills
Sadly, last winter was not rainy, so there were no waterfalls, but despite of that - wonderful!!!! Wonderful experience, trust me! Walk the complete path, all the way through the woods and you won't regret it. Nature, greenery, remnants of watermills, bridges, puddles of water. Dreamy and worth taking a walk!

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