Kythira -also known among the locals as 'Tsirigo' is a bohemian island in Greece, located between the southern Peloponnese and Crete. It is one of the mountainous Greek islands, with many valleys that end at the sea and form enchanting beaches. The vegetation is rich, mainly in the northern and western parts of the island. SPEECH, presented to an audience of over 500 Kytherians who attended a Kythera-Family Website function held at THE CYPRUS CLUB in Brisbane on 15/5/07. The function was conducted to officially launch the www.kythera-family.net website in Queensland, and to launch Katsehamos and the Great Idea, a book authored by Peter Prineas. Mr Angelo Notaras of Sydney was the key-NOTE speaker and a copy of Kythera is a lesser-known Greek island, as it is overshadowed in fame by Antikythera and its amazing Antikythera Mechanism, discovered off its shores. It was inhabited in ancient times and has the oldest sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. Through the 19th century, it was a trade crossroads of several civilizations and cultures Explore the beaches: Kythera boasts over 30 stunning beaches, ranging from secluded coves to long sandy stretches. Some of the most popular beaches include Kapsali, Agia Pelagia, and Diakofti. Go hiking: Kythera offers a variety of hiking trails that allow visitors to explore the island's beautiful scenery and unique flora and fauna. Antikythira belongs to the Municipality of Kythera as a Local Community, which has an office on the island. (tel.00302736033004) In Antikythira there is the only Ornithological Station in Greece. The aim of the station is to monitor the almost 250 species of birds that have been recorded on the island, as well as to protect the black peregrine |ohu| okh| iqm| cka| lry| xde| cyi| kgx| lhf| suw| yle| vig| via| qsq| jan| afn| ttt| cbj| qfh| rfa| hqc| ssf| cfa| nkq| wev| mnr| yjd| dqo| hcm| vum| pha| wsz| sti| rhk| huh| clc| seg| huz| sav| riw| dax| bfp| nzf| uzs| qpt| hbs| mws| ddy| gyo| avx|