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Kithnos (Kythnos), Greece

Kythnos, commonly called Thermia (Θερμιά), is a Greek island and municipality in the Western Cyclades between Kea and Serifos. It is 56 nautical miles (104 km) from the Athenian harbor of Piraeus.

Type City

Why go

  • Greek island in the Aegean Sea.

History

Kythnos, commonly called Thermia (Θερμιά), is a Greek island and municipality in the Western Cyclades between Kea and Serifos. It is 56 nautical miles (104 km) from the Athenian harbor of Piraeus. The municipality Kythnos is 100.187 km2 (38.68 sq mi) in area and has a coastline of about 100 km (62 mi). Mount Kakovolo is island's highest peak (365m).

Getting there by ferry

Kythnos
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Merichas - Kolones
Ferry route
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Kythnos - Serifos
Ferry route
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Kythnos - Kea
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lavrio - Kea - Kythnos - Syros
Ferry route · NEL Lines
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Syros - Kythnos
Ferry route
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Lavrio - Kythnos
Ferry route
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Kythnos - Paros
Ferry route
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Piraeus - Kythnos
Ferry route
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Greek, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 84006 · tripadvisor.com
Indoor
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · sofrano-yachtingclub.gr
Indoor

39 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Kithnos (Kythnos), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kythnos, 1.7 km); routes include Merichas - Kolones, Kythnos - Serifos, Kythnos - Kea.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kithnos (Kythnos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences