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Kapsáli (Kithira), Greece

Moses ben Elijah Capsali (1495–1420) was Hakham Bashi of the Ottoman Empire.

Type City

Why go

  • Ottoman rabbi.

History

Moses ben Elijah Capsali (1495–1420) was Hakham Bashi of the Ottoman Empire.

Restaurants & places to go

Φαμίλια
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 18:00-23:00; Sep 05-Jan 12 off · Φράτσια · familia-fratsia.gr
Indoor
Η Σκάνδεια
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · skandeia.gr
Indoor
Bon Βon fait maison
Ice Cream · Features: vegan options · Χώρα, Κύθηρα, 80100 · bonbonfaitmaison.gr
Indoor

6 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Kithira Airport (KIT) 14 km to the centre
Kithira Island, I, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 4 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines, Transavia Holland) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Athens, Kalamata, Zakynthos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Zakynthos
  • Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Kalamata

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kythira Port
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kythira - Antikythira
Ferry route · ANEN
Outdoor
Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor
Kissamos - Kythira
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Fratsia — Kapsáli (Kithira), Greece
Fratsia — Kapsáli (Kithira), Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Kapsáli (Kithira), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kythira Port, 16 km); routes include Kythira - Antikythira, Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata, Kissamos - Kythira.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kapsáli (Kithira), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.