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A summer festival with popular cultural events held annually on Kythnos. Together with the island’s various feasts, they are fabulous opportunities for entertainment and fun.

If you fancy Cyclades in a relaxed, easy-going version, the neighboring islands of Kea (or Tzia) and Serifos are ideal for you.

Located at the north side of Driopida village, it is one of the largest in Greece and partly open to visitors, with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

This monastery, dedicated to the island’s patroness saint, is situated at a beautiful spot at the village of the same name. The icon of the Virgin Mary is considered to be miraculous and, according to tradition, it was created by Apostle Loukas. A major feast takes place in the church of Panagia Kanala on 15th August.

It’s no coincidence that the island’s original name was Thermia (meaning “baths”). Located at the area of Therma /Loutra, Kythnos’ two hot springs and modern spa centre attract many visitors annually.

Castle Orias, the former medieval capital of the island, overlooks the Aegean, featuring the remains of houses and two churches. From here you can enjoy the superb views, as long as you mind the rough path that leads to the fortification. Vryokastro is the ancient capital of Kythnos – among the relics here you can see the acropolis, aqueduct and temples. Last but not least, in the area of Maroulas lies a Mesolithic open air settlement (the only such discovered in Greece), with important findings.