Kythnos: Greece’s Hidden Gem

An Unexplored Paradise in the Cyclades

Kythnos Island — Photo Courtesy of the Author

What do you think of when I say “Greece”?

Let me guess: islands.

Greek islands, known for their spectacular beaches and breathtaking sunsets, are probably amongst the world’s most popular summer destinations. Recent estimates place the number of Greek islands between 1,000 and 6,000 and, although the number of inhabited islands is much smaller (between 166 and 227), tourists are still spoiled for choices when it comes to picking their holiday destination in Greece.

Still, with so many islands and islets to choose from, some islands arguably get more attention than the rest: Santorini and Mykonos, the all-stars of the Aegean Sea, followed by Milos and Rhodes (one of the largest islands in the Dodecanese complex).

While it’s a no-brainer why these four islands get the most international visitors each year, I believe there are many other islands that aren’t getting the attention they deserve. One of them is Kythnos.

Kythnos — Image from Google Maps

A Hidden Gem

Located in the Western part of the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea, Kythnos is a…