Drimonari

A small settlement in central Kythera, nestled in a valley at the southeast end of the Skliri mountain range. Referenced in the 14th-century Venier estate distribution as "pozzo Drimonari" (the well at Drymonari). The settlement lies on the edge of a small but fertile valley. The Church of Saint Barbara (late 13th century) stands halfway to Dokana, beside a Byzantine watchtower. The ancient route from Avlemonas to Mitata to Mylopotamos passed nearby. The church of Saint Nicholas and three others are mentioned in sources from 1697. From the early 18th century, the name Kypriotianika appears, derived from the surname Kypriotis. The name Drymonari comes from "drymon," meaning a place with oaks. Today, the settlement has very few inhabitants but attracts those seeking a quiet village lifestyle.