Summer and Greek islands go together and Greek beaches are the protagonist. Apart from the big and famous islands, there are other options with stunning beaches and green corners. A typical case for an alternative holiday on an island of unparalleled beauty is the so-called Tsirigo, that is, Kythera! The Greek island of love, as they call it, is ideal for those who want tranquility, good food and stunning beaches. And of course the greenery rules!
Chirigo: Escape to the Greek island of love with stunning beaches
Kythera is the island of the goddess Aphrodite and Eros. It is located in between the southern Peloponnese and Crete and many variations in its morphology. It is an island that in recent years has become more and more popular thanks to its beauty, the abundance of accommodation that one can find there and the fact that it is not too touristy. It is not a small island and its beauties are many more. The rich vegetation mainly in the northern and western parts of the island contributes to this.
But why do they also call it Chirigo? It is the old Venetian name. In fact, the Venetians called it that. At the end of the Venetian rule, Kythera had about 7,500 inhabitants. With the exception of the period 1715-1718, when it was occupied by the Ottomans, the island remained part of the Republic of Venice until its collapse. Today you will find dozens of accommodation, eating places and beaches for all tastes. There are organised sandy beaches and more secluded beaches for those who want more privacy. Kaladi and Capsali but also Avlemonas is one of the most popular, and not without reason, beaches of the island.
The myth that accompanies Kythera
But why is it called the island of love? The myth of Aphrodite comes to life among people, stone and sea. The sea of Kythera is, according to myth, the birthplace of the goddess Hesiod. Aphrodite. As the legend goes, Earth wanted to punish her husband Uranus for all the evil he had caused her, so she called her children and asked them to kill their father. Then Cronus, the legend says, took a sickle from his mother's bowels and killed him by cutting off his genitals. These fell into the sea of Kythera and became small islands. As for the blood, it fell and touched the foam of the sea and through the union of these two elements, the heavenly Aphrodite, the goddess of Eros, was born.
