a scenic route amid pine trees leads to thelargest village in kythera, potamos, to the north centre of the island. although it isone of the most important commercial centres of kythera, it retains its picturesque style. in older times it was known as “the lady’s villageâ€, because of the church of panagiailariotissa located here. potamos is a pretty village with plenty ofvegetation with architectural interest because of its traditional old mansions. the venetiangarrison headquarters, as well as the neo-classical building that housed the nursery home.
atpotamos there also is the retirement home, a donation of the kythereans of australia. in front of the retirement home there is a stone bridge built by the british, in useeven to these days. of great interest is the big sunday open market , taking place on the paved village square, attracting many tourists. the potamos squarenever...sleeps, being a constant meeting place for locals and tourists alike all year round. this is where the local producers gather to sell their products filling the village withlife. at potamos the visitor will find almost everything,as there are cafes, tavernas, bakeries ,
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and many vacation rentals. at just 2 klm from potamos there is the newly restored hospital of kythera. built with donationsfrom the kytherean diaspora
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