Kanala is a picturesque seaside settlement presiding over a long sandy beach with crystal-clear waters. And Aimilia’s studios/apartments offer truly breathtaking views of this beach and surrounding hills and houses, and is only a short walk from the beach (which has a great little taverna). The first two nights we spent in one of the studios that open out onto a broad flagstone terrace overlooking the sea — the perfect spot for soaking in the sunshine and contemplating the glistening sea over a morning coffee or evening drink. The next two nights we spent two floors higher in one of the loft apartments, which had two balconies with views, the larger one with three arches framing the view in three different directions. Aimilia was a gracious and generous host, and very accommodating. Kanala is also a good base for exploring the rest of the island, if you have a car (the distances on Kythnos are small). In sum, we (a couple and an almost-5-year-old) had a wonderful stay at Aimilia’s and would be happy to return.