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Kythira is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group. Administratively, it belongs to the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region . The island is strategically located between the Greek mainland and Crete, and from ancient times until the mid 19th century was a crossroads of merchants, sailors, and conquerors. As such, it has had a long and varied history and has been influenced by many civilisations and cultures. This is reflected in its architecture , as well as the traditions an...
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  • 2. Milopotamos Kythira
    Mylopotamos is a village on the island of Cythera, southern Greece. It was named Mylopotamos because there are 22 watermills built along a small stream. The water mills were built for grinding wheat. Today 21 of the mills are in ruins and one, the Phil's water mill, is in working condition. Phil's watermill belongs to the grandson of the last owner, Filippas , and it has been in the family for 350 years. In the town there are three Caves, a Venetian Castle and the Monastery of Orphan Mary. The gorge where the 22 mills are found starts from a magnificent waterfall named Fonisa,, the only one on the island. The stream above the waterfall springs from the mountain in the middle of town, by the platea square,during the summer coming right out from the mountain. Upstream from town to the distan...
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