9 Days, Multiple Departures
Doing the Kythira Walking Tour, you discover all the beauties of Kythira island. The unspoilt nature, the quiet and sometimes completely abandoned villages, the surprising culture and the hospitable islanders make you feel that every day is a gift.
For the really enthusiastic walkers, we have developed a 9 day self-guided independent walking tour of more than 150 kilometres. In 7 routes you walk from hotel to hotel. The distance of a route varies from 18 to 24 kilometres. You walk 6 to 8 hours per day, including breaks and visits to highlights on the route. Day 6 is a day of rest in beautiful Mylopotamos village. On this day, you just do a short walk in the neighbourhood.
If you prefer to walk less days or to have more days of rest, just tell us. We will arrange your own Kythira Walking Tour.
Important Information
Period: you can start The Kythira Walking Tour every day of the week from March to June and from September to November.
Difficulty: rather difficult. Kythira is a hilly island, per walk the descent or ascension is 500 – 950 meters. The walking paths are generally good and clearly visible, sometimes they are more difficult. You should be in a good physical condition and it is preferable that you are experienced in doing self-guided independent walks.
Walking outfit: good and thick-soled walking shoes. Protection against sun, wind and rain.
Accommodations: pensions or small family hotels, on a bed and breakfast basis. Accommodations are subject to change.
Luggage: your luggage will be transferred from hotel to hotel.
Lunch: not included. There are shops in Agia Pelagia, Potamos and Livadi. In Mitata and Mylopotamos there are only small shops (not very well stocked).
Dinner: depending on the village, you will have dinner in a restaurant or in your accommodation. In this case, the owner will cook and you take pot luck. Dinner is not included.
ATMs: please be sure that you bring enough cash because they are only ATMs in Potamos, in Livadi and in Chora.
Assistance: The house offers the service of a telephone number (24h a day/ 7 days a week) in case you need any assistance.
Responsibility: At all times, you participate in your chosen activity at your own risk. The House is not responsible for any inaccuracies of the published material you will receive that, to the best of our knowledge, was correct at the time of printing. The House is not responsible for death, injury, or illness of The Kythira Walking Tour participants. You need to have adequate insurance with a reputable insurer to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, loss or damage of luggage and its contents.
We like to share our love for Kythira and our knowledge of the island with other walking enthusiasts and Greece lovers. Walking is our passion. In 2024 we will publish the 20th edition of our walking guide ‘Kythira on Foot’. The many kilometers of footpaths between the sixty villages make the green and peaceful island a unique walking paradise. We offer many walking options: individual trekking tours, guided walks, group walking holidays, and our well-known olive-picking walking weeks.
By joining one of our excursions or workshops, you will meet local Kythirians who enthusiastically talk about their island. Prepare the loveliest meals together for example or make organic olive oil soap – all these experiences will make your holiday on Kythira unforgettable.
If you are eager for excitement and adventure, you should have a look at our outdoor program with many different tours like canyoning and sea kayaking. Be inspired!