Ithaki

Ithaki, an epic island

Epic sites in Ithaki
Vathy is the old port and the capital of Ithaki. Visit the Archaeological Museum, the Naval Folklore Museum, admire the bust of Homer, Odysseus’s statue and the monument to the Unknown Sailor. Lazareto is a small island in the bay of Vathy where you will find the 1668 Chapel of Sotiras covered in pine trees.

The port of Ithaki

The Cave of the Nymphs, also called Marmarospilia. There are some impressive formations in both entrances; the “gate of the gods” and the “gate of humans”.
The romantic village Kioni with its 3 windmills. Visit the stone house of Karaiskakis, one of the biggest heroes of the Greek Revolution and the Church of Saint John which features a unique wooden temple. The remains of the medieval village in Palaiochora. In Anogi you will see the tallest monolith, called Araklis.

Kioni village in Ithaki

Enjoy island hopping at Ionion Sea with just one booking!

Epic activities in Ithaki
Swimming in the unspoiled beaches with crystal blue waters. You can reach the beautiful beach of Gidaki by boat or walking through the path that begins from the beach of Skinos. Sarakiniko has a wonderful sea cave, while Filiatro, Platia Ammos and Aspros Yialos will stay with you long after you leave the island. The most appealing routes are the one that leads at Rizes Cave and the route from Kalamos to Exagogi.

Crystal clear waters in Ithaki

Take deep breaths at the Afentikos Logos forest!
Enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling and deepwater solo climbing at the Manara cave and the capes of Kotsifi and Batista.
Don't miss canoe – kayak and sailing around Frikes.