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[…]
This year, Pyrgos House will be present again at the Bike and Hike Travel Show, RAI Amsterdam on January 31st and February 1st (Amsterdam). Visit our stand (2E29) and sample the atmosphere of beautiful Kythira. We will be happy to inform you about our walking programs and our new excursions[…]
One of my favourite short walks around Potamos is the one to Agios Stefanos Church. We went there yesterday, accompanied by a gentle drizzle interrupted by powerful sunshine. Agios Stefanos is beautifully located on a hill top, north-west of the village. The panoramic views of the west coast and Mani[…]
On Wednesday I went for another walk with Alekos Kastrissios, this time around Paleopoli and Kokkinochorafa. Although we had to find shelter from some very heavy rain, we saw some stunning sights. Alekos is unbeatable: seemingly totally overgrown paths can’t stop him and steep cliffs are peanuts. It’s incredible what[…]
Last Wednesday, in preparation for the new hiking season, I walked together with Alekos Kastrissios through and around Diakofti, Kythira’s port village. Alekos, born and raised in Kastrisianika, is now retired and lives in Diakofti. He walks a lot and he likes to share his love for the island and[…]
We are back again from Istanbul. The city is really beautiful. What culture! what vivacity! what nice people! Unfortunately, our dance group visit was shorter than planned. Due to a nation wide strike in Greece, we and most other groups arrived one day later. Therefore, the festival organisers had to[…]
Apart from walking on Kythira, we are dancing a lot as well. For the past few years I have been going to the Agia Pelagia Dance Group. Twice a week, we have rehearsals where we learn traditional dances from all over Greece. We perform quite regularly at (village) festivals and,[…]
For some years Pyrgos House has been cooperating with Kythera Hiking, the team that is dedicated to opening and to signposting old walking paths on Kythira and Anti-Kythira. So far, 8 diverse routes have been signposted. Next year, the ancient path between Agia Pelagia and Diakofti will be cleared. I[…]
In April and in October we organize a unique and all-inclusive 11 day group walking holiday on Kythira. You will stay in the comfortable hotel Filoxenia Apartments, in Agia Pelagia. The walks are varied, sometimes strenuous, but always impressive. The group is small (maximum 10 participants) and Frank is an[…]