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You are here: Kythira Island Hotels Kythira IslandThe island of Kythira is part of the Ionian island group and is isolated at the foot of the Peloponnese, between the Ionian and the Aegean Seas. Even if it is an Ionian island, Kythira resembles more to the Cyclades islands from its architecture and landscape. Kythira is known as the Isle of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite for mythology says that when Cronus cut of Uranus genitals (his father) he threw them into the sea. This rocks supposed to be the two rocks rising out of the sea, on the eastern coast of the island. Aphrodite raised from the foam formed by the genitals and re-emerged in Cyprus, so both islands haggle over the goddess birthplace. Since the Second World War, most of Kythiras inhabitants have left their island for Athens or Australia, thats why many of its villages are deserted. Kythira was never a rich island but it had once an economic and military power. Tourism, even quite low, has brought, today, a little prosperity to the island. Because tourism is still quite undeveloped, Kythira looks like a calm refuge, with astonishing deserted beaches and traditional life. The island has 3000 permanent residents who are divided into 13 communities and forming many villages settlements. It belongs to the administration of the prefecture of Piraeus. Visit & Book on - line by choosing your destination...
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