When Lord Elgin wanted to pass with the stolen Parthenon Marbles from the sea of Avlemona to the east of Kythera, nature seems to have wanted to prevent this passage. So the story tells That is why, as the locals say, it ended in the shipwreck that took place in 1802. It was when Elgin’s ship sank outside the port of Avlemona in southeastern Kythera, transporting the Parthenon sculptures to England. Where exactly? Where unexpected beauty motivates you to discover it under the bright sun… In Avlemona, the most beautiful fishing village in the Mediterranean, on the coastline of Kythera. The distinguished position is held by this seaside village that owes its personality to its picturesque coves with its crystal clear green waters.
The beauty of Avlemona on the island of Kythera
The island of Kythera without drumbeats and without ever being involved in the game of major tourist destinations, “sitting” in its corner, somewhere between the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan Seas. Within a few years, however, suddenly the lights of the summer holidays fell on it and they … lift it up! Part of the blinding glow and visibility that attracts tourist interest. It is an area of Avlemona with its charming natural beauty and enchanting… Pool.
The version of the origin of the name of the settlement probably comes from the word avlemmon (‘a’ depriving + look). It means “where the eye does not reach” and is certainly not identified with desire and reality. The village is built in Cycladic style. Its sea attracts visitors for both swimming and diving, as it allows you to admire it from above.
The Venetian fortress-observatory stands there as the guardian of a great, but also martyrdom past. It whispers to you a long course for which you want to seek out historical testimonies. A walk along its cobbled paths will lead you from one side to the port with the historic Kavalini building and its clock – the Bardiola, and the boats, and on the other to Castelo. It is the small fortress that used to supervise the area and the port with the Venetian Leo of St. Mark.
The discreet lighting at night and the walking routes with the colorful altanes in the surrounding areas touch the soul of the visitor. They create unique emotions that capture in the mind every inch of Avlemona’s land, every element that brings it out, every corner of beauty and grace.
The village where you can do everything.
The village of Avlemona, as remote as it is compared to the rest of the island of Kythera, is a completely autonomous destination. It has, in fact, the most fanatical audience. Ideal destination is for families with young children.
A walk in the village of Avlemona can offer a swim in the beautiful small bay, food in the picturesque taverns with plenty of fish mezes and coffee by the sea. The sea gives the opportunity to lovers of fishing to enjoy their hobby from the surrounding rocks. A boat ride can relax you by navigating the east coast of the island. It is no coincidence that Avlemonas, with its unique atmosphere, attracts singers, musicians, and other artists, as there people of all forms of Art find a hospitable place.
The beauty in Avlemona… There’s no end to it. It reaches as far as the enchanting sunset ends in the colors of the horizon. Visit itand actually live the dream… summer night in the sea of Kythera!
Photo Source:kythera.gr
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Frequently Asked Questions
According to local legend, Lord Elgin's ship sank in 1802 outside the port of Avlemona in southeastern Kythera while transporting stolen Parthenon sculptures to England. The locals say that nature prevented the passage of the marbles through the sea of Avlemona, resulting in the shipwreck that occurred near this beautiful fishing village.
Avlemona is a picturesque fishing village located on the southeastern coast of Kythera, an island situated between the Ionian, Aegean, and Cretan Seas. It is considered special for its charming natural beauty, crystal clear green waters, picturesque coves, and Cycladic-style architecture, making it one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the Mediterranean.
The name 'Avlemona' likely originates from the Greek word 'avlemmon,' which combines 'a' (depriving) and 'look.' It means 'where the eye does not reach,' referring to the village's remote and hidden location that was difficult to spot from a distance.
Visitors to Avlemona can explore the Venetian fortress-observatory that overlooks the village, the historic Kavalini building with its clock (the Bardiola) at the port, and Castelo—a small fortress with the Venetian Lion of St. Mark that once supervised the area and port.
Avlemona offers swimming in its beautiful bay, dining at picturesque taverns with fresh fish dishes, fishing from surrounding rocks, boat rides along the east coast of Kythera, coffee by the sea, sunset watching, and exploring cobbled paths with colorful traditional buildings. The village is ideal for families with young children and attracts artists, musicians, and singers.
