Pyrgos House – Kythira Greece

From Holland to Kythira

From Holland to Kythira, George Koksma and Kythira in the sixties – an exhibition about a long term project on Kythira initiated by the World Council of Churches. Dutch engineer Jurgen Koksma together with a Dutch volunteers team worked for ten years on Kythira to develop the island (water works,[…]

Panigiria – summer festivals

The first banners advertising the summer festivals, the panigiria, have been spotted again, signalling the start of the Kythirian summer. Platia Ammos is this year’s kick-off: Saturday, July 5th, from 9pm onwards with live music, dance, food and drinks. Don’t miss it because it’s great fun to dance the Karavitikos,[…]

Canyoning on Kythira

Welcome to Pyrgos House’s first weblog posting. From now on, we will inform you on a weekly basis about special events on Kythira. And let’s start with a scoop: canyoning through Kakia Lagada Gorge. It’s a great adventure for sporty nature lovers who are looking for a challenge. Every Thursday,[…]