ANTIKYTHERA - THE SHINING AEGEAN ISLAND
Written by Giuditta Andrei ANTIKYTHERA THE SHINING AEGEAN ISLAND Antikythera or Kythera, in Greek Ἀντικύθηρα, is an island that lies on the shores of the Aegean Sea between Crete and the Peloponnese. With an area of just 20 square kilometres and just 3000 inhabitants, Antikythera is best known for its rich flora, wild beauty and crystal-clear waters. Its landscape is typical of a small Mediterranean island; it has open countryside, low shrubs and hills, steep limestone cliffs and ancient paths that criss-cross its entire surface. The main port town is Potamos, a large and verdant village on the north side of the island. Although it is the commercial hub of the island itself, it retains a very traditional and picturesque appearance. From Potamos runs a network of paved roads connecting the small local villages, infrastructure and a heliport. Today, life on Antikythera, while enjoying all the modern comforts such as electricity and plumbing, flows slowly. And it is mainly because of its