Outdoor Sports to Enjoy in Kythnos, Greece
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Kythnos is a Greek Island located between Serifos and Kea. The island of Kythnos is rich in traditional architecture that includes stone windmills, whitewashed houses with blue windows, courtyards full of flowers, and charming labyrinth alleys. Kythnos is also known for its seaside villages, golden beaches, caves, rivers, and thermal springs. If you love outdoor sports and adventures, you’re going to love spending time here.
Spend Time Hiking
The island of Kythnos, Greece is ideal for hikers. Kythnos boasts a variety of hiking paths to suit every level of difficulty. If you prefer to hike with a group, you can take one of a number of hiking tours. This will not only allow you the adventure, but also give you a better understanding of the island and its history.
Hiking holidays are quite popular in Kythnos, Greece. If you prefer to hike without a tour group, a beautiful route you can try is one that goes from Chora to Driopida. The trail passes through mountainous areas of Kythnos. Another route that is worth your time is the one that leads to the breathtaking beach of Kolona. If you enjoy history as much as you enjoy hiking, there is a route that leads to the Castle of Oria and its ruins.
Go Sailing Around the Island
A wonderful way to experience the island of Kythnos, Greece is from the water. From this perspective you can take in the wild landscape of the island. Thanks to the island of Kythnos’ proximity to Athens, the area is perfect for not only sailing, but yachting as well. There are so many sights to take in when sailing the area. The rock formations won’t be missed as they are quite imposing. The lighthouse at Kefalos is another sight that is gorgeous to see from the water. There are a number of marinas and places to anchor around the island. If you take a boat tour, you may have the chance to anchor and go swimming in the beautiful waters.
Try Diving in Kythnos
Kythnos Island has a number of exciting to sites to go diving. One impressive dive site you’ll find in Kythnos is at Agios Sostis. It’s a beautiful cove with seven different dive sites within it. One of these dive sites is called the “Northern Inner Wall.” This site is suitable for all experience levels. There are lots of fish to see that will have you mesmerized and in awe. You may even be lucky enough to see corals and octopuses.
Novice divers will enjoy the shallow site called “South Wall.” The depth of this site is between 5 – 22 meters. Here you will be able to see red mullets, breams, cuttle fish, and schools of damsel fish. If you want to try something new and even more adventurous, you can try spear fishing around the island of Kythnos. Agios Giannis Beach, Naoussa Beach, and the bay of Agios Stefanos are ideal for spear fishing.
The island of Kythnos, Greece is the perfect vacation spot for anyone who enjoys outdoor sports.
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