DRIOPIS

Driopis is a large mainland village 8 km from Kithnos. It owes its name to the Driopes, the island's first settlers. The locals also call it Horio. Its houses contain many cycladic architectural elements with their cobbled courtyards and their tiled roofs. Among them, the church of Agios Minas, with its wonderful wood-carved screen and valuable icons stands out. From Driopis, one can visit the monastery of Panagia Kanala, and the cave Katafiki with its beautiful stalactites and unique natural beauty. Also, near Driopis, excavations have brought to light ruins of the ancient town of Kithnos.

LOUTRA

The seaside settlement of Loutra lies 4.5 km north-east of Hora. In recent years, it has had a considerable touristic growth which attracts more and more holiday makers. It is well known for its two medicinal springs, Kakavos and Agii Anargiri. It also has pump room facilities for those who suffer from heart problems, rheumatism and arthritis. The first pump room facilities were constructed during the Turkish domination and were known by the name Hamam Andassi. They were repaired in 1795 by the monk Mavrogenis, Reverend father of Vlahia. From Loutra, one can visit the medieval Castle of Oria, or "Kefalokastro", where the ruins of a medieval city and notable churches also stand.

MERIHAS

Merihas, Kithnos' port, is situated 8 km southwest of the capital of the island. Ships sail there as well as smaller cutters and caiques. Along the coastal road there is a series of traditional small taverns and coffee-shops (kafeneia). What is worth visiting at Merihas is the remarkable church of Panagia Flambouriani or the picturesque Agios Loucas isle which is connected to the island by a narrow stripe of land. In this area have been found the ruins of the ancient city, parts of the walls and altars from ancient temples.

MESSARIA OR KITHNOS

Kithnos town, the capital of the island, which is also known as Messaria, is a beautiful town which preserves all the typical features of the Cycladic architecture. Built on the slope of a hill, with narrow picturesque little streets decorated with painted designs in soft colours and white houses that glitter under the sunlight, this island presents a unique and picturesque beauty. Among its houses rise small picturesque churches, such as the Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), which is the oldest on the island, or Agios Savas church (1613) with its beautiful wood-carved screen, the Christ church, Agios Minas, the Church of St John the Baptist and the Metamorphosi tou Sotira (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Church (17th c.) with its precious icons. What is worth visiting on Kithnos is the Monastery of Panagia tis Nikous, or the ruins of a Hellenistic tower at a distance of 2 km, as well as the famous Aeolic Park, which is a model centre for preserving aeolic energy.