Ithaki
Island is situated just a couple of kilometres from the island of
Kefalonia.
The small and mountainous island of Ithaki (Ithaka) is world known
through Homer’s “Odyssey”.
Ithaki has a surface area of 96 square km and a population of 3.700
inhabitants.
The west coast of the island is rocky and arid in contrast to the
green gentle coastline of the east.
Several beautiful
bays with pebbles beaches are located in this area.
The capital of Ithaki island is Vathi.
It is also the largest village.
It is a charming red roofed village and port with many caiques (small
fishing boats) moor alongside.
The quay side is lined with many two storey buildings.
A preservation order in 1978 protected the town from the high touristic
development.
Ithaki is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved islands of
the Ionians. It has escape from the mass tourism industry and has
kept all its natural beauty.
You get the feeling that no much must has changed since times of Ulysses.
The island is ideal for quiet holidays combining nature, mountains
and sea.
