Kythnos Villages
![Kythnos villages: Driopida village Kythnos villages: Driopida village](https://www.greeka.com/photos/cyclades/kythnos/villages/hero/kythnos-villages-1280.jpg)
Almost all villages of Kythnos are small and quiet. The most important villages are situated by the seaside, except for Chora and Driopida which are mountainous. They have a few facilities and they come alive only in summer when tourists flow the island.
Some hotels and accommodation are located around these villages.
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Guide to 7 villages
Discover our guide to 7 Kythnos villages. They are all presented with a detailed description, photos and their location on a map of Kythnos. For the most popular ones, we also provide information about sightseeing in the area, a selection of hotels and reviews.
![Chora Chora](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/635/chora-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Chora
Location: On the northern side of the island
Description: Chora, also known as Messaria, is the capital of Kythnos. This is a picturesque village with small squares, paved streets and traditional houses.
![Driopida Driopida](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1171/driopida-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Driopida
Location: 12 km south of Chora
Description: Driopida is a mountainous picturesque village with narrow alleys and beautiful surroundings. It was the capital of Kythnos in the 19th century.
![Loutra Loutra](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/630/loutra-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Loutra
Location: 6 km north of Chora
Description: This seaside village is the most tourist resort of the island. It is particularly known for its thermal spas, which are said to have healing properties.
![Merichas Merichas](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/631/merichas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Merichas
Location: 7 km south west of Chora
Description: Merihas is the main port of Kythnos and provides many tourists facilities. It is especially prefered by the young people for its nightlife.
![Kanala Kanala](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1172/kanala-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kanala
Location: 17 km south of Chora
Description: The church of Panagia Kanala, close to the village, is the protector of the whole island. The village has nice coves and the only pine forest on Kythnos.
![Agia Irini Agia Irini](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1170/agia-irini-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Agia Irini
Location: 6 km north of Chora
Description: This small seaside village took its name from the chapel of Agia Irini, which is found close to the beach.
![Agios Dimitrios Agios Dimitrios](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1173/agios-dimitrios-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Agios Dimitrios
Location: 24 km south of Chora
Description: This is not actually a beach but a lovely tourist resort that stretches around a sandy beach.
![Chora Chora](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/635/chora-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Chora
Location: On the northern side of the island
Description: Chora, also known as Messaria, is the capital of Kythnos. This is a picturesque village with small squares, paved streets and traditional houses.
![Driopida Driopida](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1171/driopida-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Driopida
Location: 12 km south of Chora
Description: Driopida is a mountainous picturesque village with narrow alleys and beautiful surroundings. It was the capital of Kythnos in the 19th century.
![Loutra Loutra](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/630/loutra-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Loutra
Location: 6 km north of Chora
Description: This seaside village is the most tourist resort of the island. It is particularly known for its thermal spas, which are said to have healing properties.
![Merichas Merichas](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/631/merichas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Merichas
Location: 7 km south west of Chora
Description: Merihas is the main port of Kythnos and provides many tourists facilities. It is especially prefered by the young people for its nightlife.
![Kanala Kanala](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1172/kanala-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kanala
Location: 17 km south of Chora
Description: The church of Panagia Kanala, close to the village, is the protector of the whole island. The village has nice coves and the only pine forest on Kythnos.
![Agia Irini Agia Irini](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1170/agia-irini-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Agia Irini
Location: 6 km north of Chora
Description: This small seaside village took its name from the chapel of Agia Irini, which is found close to the beach.
![Agios Dimitrios Agios Dimitrios](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/1173/agios-dimitrios-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Agios Dimitrios
Location: 24 km south of Chora
Description: This is not actually a beach but a lovely tourist resort that stretches around a sandy beach.