Meet the flora of Kythira in the Zurich Botanical Garden! Kythera is an island of botanical superlatives. On the 278 km² land area, approximately 1000 plant species can be found in typical Mediterranean plant habitats; sandy beaches, rocky coasts, ravine vegetation, maquis, garrigue (called phrygana in Greece), olive groves, fields[…]
What actually lives, grows and flourishes in nature on Kythira all year round? To find out, visit the small but very special zoological museum on Kythira in the village of Kyprotianika. Robin Tzannes has built up a beautiful collection of feathers, shells, fossils, all sorts of rocks, dried plants,[…]
We are pleased to announce our next group walking holiday, from September 20th to 30th. This trip is guaranteed, but space is still limited. You will experience carefree walking with guide Frank along ancient paths with beautiful views. Enjoy the unique combination of nature and culture, delicious dishes and meeting[…]
The first banners advertising the summer festivals, the panigiria, have been spotted again, signalling the start of the Kythirian summer 2024. Music, dance, food and drinks. Don’t miss it because it’s great fun to dance the Karavitikos, the Chaniotikos or the Kalamatianos together with enthusiastic Greek islanders. The program is[…]
The first Greek dance holiday on Kythira was a truly wonderful experience for everyone. The participants were so enthusiastic that this trip will become an annual part of the Pyrgos House activities programme. Hotel Porto Delfino in Kapsali turned out to be the perfect place for an enjoyable stay. Dance lessons[…]
From the plateau with panoramic views, we descend into the valley via an old footpath. It is quiet between the stone walls, through the trees the sunlight falls on the path, a serene peace comes over us. At the ruins of watermills, we see tracks all over from a watery[…]
This year, Pyrgos House will be present again at the Bike and Hike Travel Show in Utrecht (The Netherlands), Jaarbeurs on February 23rd – 25th (stand 3.A.21). Visit our stand and sample the atmosphere of beautiful Kythira. We will be happy to inform you about our walking programs and our[…]
Kythira has it all: culture, tradition, nature and a Greek dance holiday! For the first time and with pride we present our Greek Dance Holiday, May 3rd – 15th 2024. Under the guidance of professional teacher Rena Kragiopoulou, you will learn several traditional Greek dances and during our excursions we[…]
This week, I received such a lovely letter from Australia that I would like to share it with you. The letter says: Dear Mr. Van Weerde, I am writing to say how much I have enjoyed reading your book ‘Kythira, just a special island’. You brought these wonderful folk alive, with[…]
Our Wild Orchids Holiday in April this year was a great success. Botanist and orchid expert Alexander Kocyan showed our guests from Switzerland, the Netherlands and Estonia the way through fields and groves, searching for the island’s many species of wild orchids. The result was impressive: more than 35 species[…]