{"product_id":"kythira-eric-little-9798280809628","title":"Kythira: Explore the Birthplace of Aphrodite","description":"Picture yourself standing on the same beaches where the ancient Greeks believed the goddess of love first set foot. Kythira, a quiet paradise located between mainland Greece and Crete, has sparked creativity in artists and storytellers for thousands of years. This guide will pull you into the island's enchanting vibe before you even finish the introduction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeneath rolling, rocky slopes, you'll find\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Kaladi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e-a pebbly stretch of shore split by natural rock formations into three secret bays, all shimmering with vivid turquoise water. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHead north to \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChalkos Beach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, where rounded stones line a calm, protected bay, or stroll through \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvlemonas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, a charming village of white-painted homes clustered around a narrow, fjord-like bay. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't miss the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCave of St. Sophia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, a hidden underground world filled with dramatic stalagmites and ancient religious carvings etched into the stone walls over hundreds of years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen you're not out exploring, enjoy freshly baked \u003ci\u003epaximadia\u003c\/i\u003e (a local treat) and sample olive oils in \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMitata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, or try your hand at crafting a handmade memento at a pottery class in \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLivadi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, where age-old techniques bring clay to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReady to chart your own Odyssey? Get a copy of this guide and unlock the door to Kythira's sweetest secrets. Pack your bags, turn the page, and let the island of Aphrodite captivate your heart! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Little\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798280809628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Eric Little","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47930992460031,"sku":"9798280809628","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_85a36cef-2846-4969-bf0e-16e4c6f701ef.jpg?v=1766345701","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kythira-eric-little-9798280809628","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}