The island of Antikythera is located to the south-east of Kythera, approximately 22 miles from Kythera and 18 miles from Crete. It has 45 permanent inhabitants and is one of the smallest and poorest communities in Greece. The island was inhabited for the first time towards the end of the Neolithic age. AntiKythera owes its international fame to the The Antikythera Mechanism, the astrolabe that was discovered in a shipwreck off of the island's coast. Other findings from Antikythera include the statue of the Youth (Efivos) and Apollo's statue. Visit the ancient castle city of Egila. The sanctuary of Apollo is located on Xiropotamos beach, below the ancient city. Take a day trip to the Apolitares lighthouse in the south of the island. There is a path leading there and the route towards the lighthouse will fascinate you.
Rooms-to-let are available for your stay, there is a safe harbour, a heliport, and a fishing shelter for boats. The island has two cafe/restaurant/taverns. The traditional plate of the island is cooked goat. Thousands of wild goats live on the island. Fresh fish is available from passing fisherman.
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