About Ithaki
Ithaki is a pretty small
(96 km2 - about 4.000 inhabitants), mountainous
and quiet island in the Ionian sea, just a few
kilometers east of Kefalonia
and close to the Greek west coast. There are
some archaeological remains to be found; the
island is ideal for hiking.
Ithaki is known to the world
as the island of Odysseus and Homer's Odyssey.
Probably the most legendary of all the Greek
islands, Ithaki is unspoilt by mass tourism.
Ithaki is situated only a few miles from Cefalonia.
Its enchanting coves turn into paradise on
earth. The west side of the island is steep
and bare in contrast to the east which is
verdant and slopes gently down to the sea.
The visitor can go on excursions to the traditional
seaside villages and visit the medieval monastery
of Taxiarches and the wonderful caves of the
island.
A road leads from the capital
port of Vathy to the smaller ports of Polis,
Frikes and Kioni, skirts mount Niritos, allows
a quick glimpse up to the village of Exohi,
perched up high, overlooking the bay of Afales
and passes the beautiful beaches of Agios
Yannis. Exploring this unspoilt island by
boat or foot you are able to discover the
legendary places mentioned in Homer's odyssey,
small inland villages, ancient monasteries
and deserted beaches.
You can get to Ithaki by boat
from Patras and the islands of Kefalonia
and Lefkada.
Here are some books we recommend
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