Modern Landscapes
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View from Hora
The view from Kythira-Hora is stunning for as many times as you come to watch it!
Open entryThe Monastery Myrtidion before the "Lucky Escape"
The photograph by Amanda Tzannes on the 5th August 2004 showing the "Lucky Escape" is exactly as described. A "Lucky Escape" or miracle. Above as the monastery was prior to the fire.This photograph was provided by my nep...
Open entrySinged Myrtidion
A lucky escape for the monastery which managed to escape the bush fire which burnt out the surrounding pine trees in 2001
Open entryView from Kastro in Hora
This is a view of the little island known by many locals as 'afgo'.
Open entryAgios Giannis at Mitata
This small church is built inside a cave, and although Churches in caves are common, this one is possibly the only one that is maintained and services are held at least once a year. Situated North of Mitata, and just to...
Open entryPaliopoli Beach.
The longest beach in Kythera. According to Mythology, this was the birthplace of Aphrodite (Venus) the ancient Godess of Love. I often wonder if Young Men of Kytherian background use this as a personal reference when cha...
Open entryOld Transport- Karavas
Making an aquaintance with old memories. Deanna (Psaros) McCarthy- on the right, checking out transport memories of her 1957 visit near Karavas in October 2003
Open entryKaravas
This memorable photo was taken at Karavas, October 2003. Would some famous/infamous or otherwise Karaviti, identify the statue that is visible in the foreground?
Open entryPort of Kapsali.
Port of Kapsali. The most beautiful land & sea scape on the island. [An objective opinion from someone whose heritage derives from Karavas and Ayia Pelagia.] To download as a Screen Saver go to: http://www.heerenvanmalde...
Open entryThe Lazaretto in Kapsali
A view of the Lazaretto - now the Eiffel residence - behind the smaller bay at Kapsali
Open entryThe ruins of Paliohora
A view of an old church through the ruined walls of the fortified town of Agios Dimitrios (now Paliohora).
Open entryDiakofti on my mind
The crystal clear waters of Diakofti still beckon as they did in 1985 when this photo was taken.
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