At the hora, the administrative centre, you can find a rich density of seventeenth-century churches (some of them founded by Venetians). The centre is the so typical for the Greek islands white washed houses, a big square with tavernas and cafés. Dryopida, which is the ancient capital of the island, is a hill village, which offers breath-taking sea views. Very close to it is the famous Katafiki cave. At the Agios Minas church you can see a wonderful carved 17th century iconostasis and a marble bishop's throne.
Merihas, a lovely village on the west coast of Kythnos, is located around the three sides of a small bay; it has a small marina, a few taverns and just one cozy hotel. North from it is the popular sandy beach called Mertinakia. Kanala resort was developed around a Monastery built in honour of Panagia (Virgin Mary) and St. Kanala, Kythnos island's patron saint. The only wood on the island (pine trees) is to be found in Kanala this resort is ideal for families with kids, as there is no traffic around and at the beach the water is shallow. Everything is so soaked with traditional and typical Greek serenity and quiet joy-of-life. Another romantic "must" is the Kolona beach - accessible only on foot or from the water (if you have a small boat that can land directly on the sand, as there is no quay