Kythnos Island Merichas, Greece
Greece

17 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Ponant (4 Cruises)

SeaDream Yacht Club (13 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

By tender. Ships, generally small, anchor off Merichas on the west coast, and you land in the heart of the village along a bay lined with tamarisks.
A Greek coffee on the Merichas waterfront, then a choice: the double beach at Kolona by the seasonal boat, or the hot springs at Loutra by taxi. Chora, 8 km away, needs more time.
A sand spit joining Kythnos to the islet of Agios Loukas, with sea on both sides: two shores back to back, separated by a few strides of blond sand. You swim on one side, then the other, depending on the wind.
In summer a boat service runs from the landing, sparing you a demanding hike in the sun. Bring an umbrella or hat: the place is striking but almost entirely without shade.
Yes, uniquely in the Cyclades. Two springs flow at the hamlet of Loutra on the northeast coast: Agioi Anargyroi at 36 degrees, feeding the hydrotherapy centre, and Kakavou some fifty metres away, rising at 52 degrees.
Yes. The hot water runs down into the bay, and you can soak in a warmed sea even out of season. Greek spa-goers come for rheumatism; passengers mostly find it an unusual pleasure.
The island's capital, also called Messaria by locals, eight kilometres inland on a plateau: whitewashed lanes, vaulted passages, blue-domed churches and cafes full of regulars, with no luxury shops and no touts.
No, there are few on the island: book early in the day if you are aiming for Chora or Loutra. It is the logistical point to settle as soon as you step ashore.
Yes for swimming: chances are everywhere, and Kolona wins everyone over. Bring swimsuit and towel. That said, the island offers few organised activities and no major site to visit.
The euro and Greek. Tourist infrastructure is limited: bring cash for small businesses. English is spoken in the waterfront tavernas, less so in Chora.