‘Elliniko Panorama’ (in English: Greek Panorama) is a renowned magazine about nature and tradition in Greece (Elliniko Panorama). The March 2015 edition will have two articles about Kythira! One is about the interesting history of Paleochora, the former capital which today is an abandoned settlement with impressive ruins. The other[…]

During the last three days, Pyrgos House assisted Kythera Hiking Team with clearing the old path between ‘Germania’ and Agios Minas Church, near Chora. This beautiful path had become almost impassable because of the many thorny bushes. Once again, though, it is a real pleasure to walk along this ‘new’[…]

Today we will finish the final details of the 2015 edition of our walking guide ‘Kythira on foot’. During the winter months we have walked all the routes and in addition to minor adjustments, we have made the routes even more interesting and attractive by improving and elaborating on them.[…]

This weekend all attention is focused on the carnival! To get in the mood, this evening there is a Carnival Ball in Agia Pelagia, followed by one in Avlemonas tomorrow evening. The traditional parade will be on Sunday afternoon, in Potamos. Afterwards, children will dance the colourful ‘gaitanaki’ (a dance[…]

Again, next week, Kythira will be in the grip of a cold front coming from the Balkans. Fortunately, the weather here is actually not too bad, especially compared to other areas in Greece where they are suffering from snow and flooding. The days on Kythira are cold but mainly sunny.[…]

Last week, for the new 2015 edition, I rechecked two walks from the book ‘Kythira on foot’: the route through the forested hills around Karavas and the one starting at Panagia Orphani Monastery, near Mylopotamos. Again, I have discovered new paths and both walks will be even more beautiful than[…]

During the Hike and Bike Show last weekend in Amsterdam, the Pyrgos House stand had many visitors. Together with Janneke, Jeannette and Jaap (real Kythira- and hiking lovers) we talked about the walking programmes and our new excursions. The Olive Picking Walking Weeks and the Walking Group Holiday were favourites.[…]

Have you ever been curious about making olive oil soap? Or do you want to improve your Greek cooking skills? Then you should join one of our inspiring excursions and workshops. Click here to see the 2015 programme. Pyrgos House shows you the real Kythira! Enjoy every moment of it.[…]

Of course, November seems a long way ahead but we want to kindle your interest for this special month in which the Greeks will be harvesting their olives. Have you ever been curious about how to pick olives? Do you want to experience Kythira’s stunningly beautiful autumn? Do you like[…]

Olympic Air has published its summer schedule (April – October) for domestic flights between Athens and Kythira. On some days (Friday and Sunday) you can arrive in Athens from abroad in time to catch the same day’s flight to Kythira. Nearly every day, it is possible to travel from Kythira[…]