Let me guide you...
1. Melidoni
Pros: Safe from wind, crystal clear water, beach bar, umbrellas, parking area
Cons: The road as it has a lot of turns, no space for free
Tips: Great choice the quit months (May, June, September). Children can swim safely as the first 2m are very shallow. Please swim to the bay on the right..just magic
2. Kaladi
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​Pros: White big pebbles (much cleaner than sand-if you love sand move it to cons..), rocks for climbing and diving, beach bar on the top of the road to fill with the necessary snacks and cocktails
Cons: 82 steps for paradise, parking area (during August play it safe and leave your car a little higher than the stairs)
Tips: Two smaller bays on right and left of the main beach add choices and room during the crowded month of August
3. Kombonada
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​Pros: The beach chairs, plenty room, easy access, cheerful staff
Cons: Quite windy spot, deep water not ideal for families
Tips: Ask locals for the wind of the day as it shall be totally calm to enjoy it's beauty
4. Palaiopoli - Limni
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Pros: Quiet, wild beauty, next to Avlemonas one of the most romantic place of the island
Cons: The beach has pebbles all over so bring with you straws and beach towels in order to be able to enjoy all day the beautiful water
Tips: Nudist part of beach / Take a photo of the stones in front of you & you will be able to see some ancient faces / There is a water passage between the two beaches where you can swim / Among the last stones there is a hidden cave with shining crystal blue water
5. Chalkos
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Pros: One of the most calm and beautiful beaches of Kythera
Cons: Very small with no free room unless you be one of the first 10 people that arrive (almost impossible during August)
Tips: Explore with canoe or sup the caves all around, ideal to learn to your kids to swim or even dive from medium high rocks
6. Kakia Lagkada
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Pros: Next to Agia Pelagia - next to food! , small part organised, beach volley area, great cocktails
Cons: Very windy spot of the island - ask locals to find the right day
Tips: Next to Kakia Lagkada Canyon (must do), cave of Aphrodite on the left side, if you are lucky you may enjoy one of the best summer parties
7. Diakofti
Pros: The most sandy beach of the island, crystal water, beach volley area
Cons: Actually we are talking about the island's port, a little too sallow water
Tips: The best choice for families with little kids, try canoe under the bridge and explore the caves on the left
8. Kapsali
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Pros: Crystal clear water, canoe & sea bicycles available, plenty of food choices around the beach
Cons: A little too touristic place fo
Tips: Do not forget to visit Chytra and Sparagario! Chytra with the glass bottom boat & Sparagario with a rent canoe.
9. Fyri Ammos
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Pros: Wild beauty with red sand and deep green water. It is a very long beach with organised and free area too.
Cons: Small parking area and very deep water. Very windy side of the island.
Tips: If you arrive early you will be able to park next to the beach!
10. Fourni
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Pros: THE FOOD!! A small pirate beach with beautiful water and very very nice food from the kiosk.
Cons: The road can be considered as a disadvantage as it has a lot of turns.
Tips: Don't forget the must have photo on the hammock on the right side and into the sea.
11. Avlemonas
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​Pros: It is called by the locals, the beauty of Kythera and, it leaves up to the expectations. One of the most romantic places.
Cons: Very very crowded during August it will be almost impossible to swim in the main bay.
Tips: The side that is hidden after the touristic road is a beautiful fishing spot where you can buy fresh fish really early in the morning or enjoy the full moon of August at nights in Arachtopoleio music bar.
12. Kalami
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Pros: Quiet and wild it is the perfect beach for more alternative vacations.
Cons: It gets too crowded and due to the small size of the coastline, this can be a problem. 20' of walking and few seconds hanging from a rope.
Tips: Try reaching the beach by canyoning with Outdoor Activities Greece and Vrettos as your guide!
