1 Agia Pelagia beach
The beautiful beach of Agia Pelagia lies in the northeastern part of the island and runs along the village of the same name, 26 km away from Chora.
This is a beach with fine gray sand, white shiny pebbles scattered at the shore. Agia Pelagia is known for its sparkling and crystal waters and the perfect surroundings that attract many visitors and especially families.
The beach offers nice facilities. It tends to be crowded during the high season games like beach volley are a regular feature. You’ll also find many restaurants and cafes to satisfy your appetite after the exhaustive swimming! The beach receives many boats and yachts.
2 Kapsali beach
Close to the picturesque village of Kapsali there is is one of the most popular beaches of Kythira lined with restaurants and cafes. It is a sandy beach with turquoise-blue water where you can enjoy the sea and the view of Chora’s old venetian Castle and the imposing Chytra rock in the horizon.
The beach is organized with umbrellas, deck chairs and water bikes.
Due to its safe and pleasant environment it is quite ideal for families and children.
3 Chalkos Beach
Chalkos is one of the most popular beaches on the island, located just 8 km south east of Chora, the capital of Kythira and close to Kalamos village. It is a pebbled beach with crystal blue waters! It is accessible via an irregular trail.
Chalkos beach distinguishes for its unique features, charming atmosphere and beautiful landscape. Surrounded by the imposing verdant cliffs, Chalkos is one of the most frequented beaches with unspoilt characteristics. It is often windy but it is a fabulous spot to relax and spend some nice summer vacation.
There is a cantine serving cold drinks and snacks, you can also rent umbrellas and deck chairs and relax for hours. There is enough parking space.
4 Kaladi Beach
Kaladi beach is a pure marvel that every tourist should seek in Kythira. It is located 15 km north of Chora. It is, according to many, the best and most popular beach on the island, the one that shouldn’t be missed when visiting Kythera. It is a pebbled beach with crystal clear turquoise waters on the eastern part of the island, right next to Palaiopolis.
The beach is divided into three parts, the third and most impressive being a small cave which ends up on a very small beach. The eastern side of the beach is ideal when the wind blows west, south or when the north wind is not too strong. To get there, you need to drive on a dirt road for a few meters and then descend the approximately 120 stone steps.
There are no tourist facilities apart from some natural shaded spots to protect you from the summer sun. It can get quite crowded in the peak season especially with young people who enjoy dives from the rocks.
5 Diakofti beach
Diakofti is located on the northeast side of the island, 30km east of Chora. It is the main port of the island serving ferries from Gythio, Neapoli, Monemvasia and Kissamos in Chania.
In Diakofti region is one of the prettiest beaches of Kythira for its blue green water and exotic and enchanting landscape that attracts many visitors.
The water is shallow and turquoise and the color of the sand is white,
the beach has shallow water, which makes it ideal for families.
It is lined by seaside taverns and a few trees that provide shade from the sun by the seaside you can taste fresh fish, seafood and traditional Greek cuisine. A few meters away from the harbor you can also see
the shipwreck that took place a few years ago and has
become one of the island’s modern exhibits.
6 Avlemonas Beach
Avlemonas is one of the most popular fishing village in Kythira with picturesque atmosphere and stunning coves.
In this picturesque village of Avlemonas you can swim in the small creek at the center of the village. The main beach of the settlement consist of sparkling waters and an amazing rocky landscape. It is often described as a natural pool, ideal for swimming for children as the area is surrounded with places where adults can have a meal, drink or coffee while attending the young swimmers.