Loutra beach
Loutra is a long beach in the calm bay of Bani (sometimes referred to as the coast) near the traditional fishing village of the same name on the northeastern outskirts of Kythnos and only 5 km from Chora. He received his name from nearby springs, which are so famous for this Greek island. It was these natural baths that made the Loutra coast especially popular among holidaymakers.
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Beach description
People come here to combine beach recreation and swimming in thermal waters of famous curing springs. Due to its springs, Lutra is sometimes called the Beach of natural baths. Beside, it also attracts with:
- very clear blue water impressing with crystal transparence which is perfect for snorkeling;
- picturesque views - traditional snow white houses wit colored windows, surrounded with church and windmill tops, stand on hills surrounding the beach, and the village itself surrounds the beach like an amphitheatre, creating the romantic air.
Lutra Beach is conditionally divided into 2 parts. On its northern edge, the beach is covered with fine sand mixed with fine pebbles. On the beach southern edge, rocky bottom prevails, and rocks occur that form something like a natural swimming pool near the coast. here, waters of the hot spring are mixed with salty sea waters.
People come here to enjoy peaceful atmosphere and calmness, and picturesque nature. Lutra village is not famous for night clubs or parties. This is why it is an excellent place for family couples and sweethearts. Romantic people can enjoy walking by the sea in moonlight.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
Video: Beach Loutra
Infrastructure
You can hide from the heat in the shade of single trees growing on the coast or rent umbrellas on the left side of the beach. The shore is wider closer to the center, there are more trees, but it is also possible to rent umbrellas.
On the right edge there are hot springs, near which is a spa created by Ernst Ziller and visited by King Otto and his wife Amalie. The center operates from May to October in the morning. There is also a diving center on Loutra Beach, offering rental of appropriate equipment and training in diving with experienced instructors.
Throughout the length of the beach near the coast, you can find taverns, cafes and bars. There are a grocery store and a bakery in the village. Even more cafes and shops located in Merihas – just in 20 minutes from the beach.
A few steps from the beach there is a couple of hotels. For example, you can stay at Meltemi Hotel Kythnos – the hotel located just 100 meters from the shore, or rent Sea Garden Suite apartments, which are located closer to the natural baths.
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- You can get to the coast along the route of Chora-Loutra on a rented car or, alternatively, on foot along a difficult 4 km long hiking trail for those who love hiking on hilly areas.
- Next to the beach there is Loutra Marina – a yacht parking lot that accepts yachts and boats from all over the world. From here you can also get to the neighboring beaches - Skinari, surrounded by emerald-cut trees and crystal clear turquoise waters, and Maroulas, which is only a couple of minutes on foot. Also in the surrounding area, you should visit the no less picturesque coasts of Agios Sostis and Agia Irini. You can also reach them by rented bicycles along wild rocky trails.
- To the right of Loutra Beach, above one of the natural springs rises Mazarakis Tower, impressive architecture in the Western European style. These are the ruins of the family house of Mazarakis, which give the beach of Loutra a special romantic charm. On the northern outskirts of the beach, one can notice the remains of the former iron mines that existed here in the last century.