Cyclades
Islands
: Amorgos, Andros,
Folegandros, Ios,
Kea, Kythnos,
Milos, Mykonos,
Naxos, Paros
and Antiparos, Santorini,
Sifnos, Serifos,
Sikinos, Syros,
Tinos
Northern
Aegean Islands:
Chios, Ikaria,
Limnos, Lesvos,
Samos, Samothraki,
Thassos
Ionian
Islands:
Corfu (Kerkyra), Ithaki,
Kefalonia, Kythera,
Lefkada, Paxos,
Zakynthos
Saronic
Islands:
Aegina, Angistri,
Poros, Hydra,
Salamina, Spetsis
Sporades
Islands:
Alonissos, Skiathos,
Skopelos, Skyros
Dodecanese
Islands:
Astypalia, Halki,
Kalymnos, Karpathos,
Kassos, Kastellorizo,
Kos, Leros,
Nisyros, Patmos,
Rhodes, Symi,
Tilos
Other
Islands:
Crete, Evia,
Cyprus
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Cyclades Islands - Kythnos
Kythnos Island could be one of the agricultural hubs
of the Greek Islands. Over 350 churches are sprinkled
over the island and in them you will find ornate wood
carvings. Archeological finds date back to 8000 B.C. and
of course you will enjoy white sandy beaches and infinite
sunshine, but Kythnos agriculture is what drives this
island.
About 1700 residents live on Kythnos year-round. Fishing
is a staple of the economy as is Kythnos agriculture.
Tourism is beginning, too, but the allure of Kythnos is
its farming industry. Throughout the Greek islands, you
will find beekeepers and the honey that is produced is
the pride of Kythnos agriculture. Livestock including
lamb, goats and cattle are the hallmark of Kythnos agriculture.
Good quality meats are sold
and exported from the island, as well as goat cheese and
fresh sweet honey.
Kythnos agriculture also consists of the vineyards and
olive orchards that are a highlight of many Greek islands.
These wonderful examples of successful Kythnos agriculture
mean more to the economy than on many other islands in
the Cyclades chain.
Typical cubed white homes, buildings, churches and hotels
grace the mountains and hills of the island. White sandy
beaches are what drives tourism, which is becoming more
popular on Kythnos island, but it isn't as popular on
this islands as many others. In fact there are parts of
Kythnos that are uninhabited. This makes for pleasantly
solitary treks to beaches. There are over 60
beaches surrounding Kythnos. The deep navy and indigo
hues of the sea contrast as sharply with the sand as do
the blue hued domes of the churches that are plentiful
on this island.
Kythnos agriculture is the pride of the island's economy,
but as tourism here takes hold,
many recreational activities are sprouting. Snorkeling
is wonderful here because of the clearness of the water.
Yachting, boating and fishing are fun and of course provide
no end to the fresh seafood available. Wind surfing is
taking hold and provides a wonderful way to cool down
during the peak tourist season, which is July and August.
Temperatures average 89 degrees in peak tourist season
with cool breezes out of the north, which are commonly
called meletima. If you come during the peak tourist season,
promise yourself to comeback during off season. Not only
will you enjoy the beauty of the island, but you will
see the islanders in an unhurried light.
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