I was extremely fortunate to stay at the El Sol hotel in Kythera this summer, in a room facing the magnificent outcrop that is host to the Chora Castle ruins.
Every morning I saluted the sun and the ancient ruins
When you climb to the outermost walls and look down, you'll see the two bays and the small town of Kapsali with it's magical beach. This is where on the last day of my stay I was stung by a jelly fish. But that's another story!
The Greek flag flies proudly in the salty breeze inside the castle perimeter.
Icon paintings inside a recently restored chapel. We can see the Virgin Mary holding her Child and the Archangel standing guard to her left.
The inside of the chapel
A view of the island/rock called Hydra several kilometers off the coast of Kapsali. The island is host to seals, rare wildflowers and a sea cave with azure waters. If you are in the area look for captain Alexandros and his boat and go for a boat ride and a cave swim.
Kythera is one of those special places in the world filled with light, salty surf, rugged landscapes and fragrant wild herbs and, ancient ruins.
Enjoy!
Maria
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