Cirego Island is located south of the Peloponnese, the Ionian Sea near the border with the Aegean Sea.
The island, which has a very special appearance is attractive for its natural beauty, its picturesque villages, Byzantine monuments, the Venetian fortresses, monasteries and churches in the country.
In Greek mythology, the ancient Cythera was identified, along the island of Cyprus as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans). Hence the name "Venus" attributed to the goddess, and the "island of Venus' past the island.
Visit
* Chora, the island's capital.
* Aghia Pelagia, Kythera port that connects with the coast of Laconia. *
Diakofti, main port of the island. *
Karavas, a village inland. *
Kapsali, coastal town. *
Livadi, a tourist resort near Chora. *
Milopotamos, traditional village. *
Potamos, traditional village of important trade routes
* The Byzantine fortress, in Chora.
* The Archaeological Museum in Chora.
* The caves of Agia Sofia Agia Pelagia.
* The building of the old hospital, a Kapsali.
* The Monastery of Panagia Mirtidiotissa in Livadi.
* The Museum of Byzantine Art Metabizantina and, in Livadi
* The Venetian Fortress at Milopotamos.
