Temple of John the Baptist

Temple of John the Baptist, located at the port of Kioni, Ithaca. It is famous for the beautiful icon of Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and is celebrated on the 2nd of February.

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Ithaca - Access

Odysseus maybe had a hard time ... reaching Ithaca, but the modern visitors will not have this problem, since access to Ithaca is easy, offering many alternatives. Since the island has no airport, it is consequential that access is possible only
Ithaca - Accommodation

When visiting Ithaca, you will be presented with a variety of choices for your accommodation. Either you choose to stay inside the villages or somewhere more remote, it is definite that the beauty of the landscape and the traditional architecture
Ithaca - Beaches

All beaches on Ithaca share a common trait: their blue, crystal clear waters! You will not find one beach that will disapoint you in that aspect. Now, apart from the famous Platia Ammos with the white sand, that lies in
Ithaca - Culture

An island with a history that dates back thousands of years, a worldwide symbol of nostos and of the love we feel for our homeland, Ithaca could show nothing less than a rich culture, that is part of the life
Ithaca - Entertainment

You would never expect it from such a small island, but entertainment on Ithaca takes on a variety of forms. Most of you imagine quiet bars on the shore, interesting cocktails with radiant summer colors and tastes and a relaxed
Ithaca - Food

Sea shore taverns, modern restaurants, local delicious dishes and desserts that you will definitely want to take back home with you: food in Ithaca is a serious and savory business! At the beach of Vathi, as well as at Frikes and
Ithaca - Hospitals - Health Centers

The Health Center of Ithaca is located in Vathi. There is also a regional doctor's office in northern Ithaca, in the village of Stavros.
Ithaca - Information

Here you will find all the necessary information about the island of Ithaca. The small island of the Ionian Sea with a history that spans through the centuries, gathers every year visitors from all the corners of the earth, who
Ithaca - Market

Among the picturesque streets of Ithaca's capital, Vathi, you will find the market of the island. Most of the shops are small, with quality products and a vast variety. The market is ideal for a long walk, where you can
Ithaca - Music Stages

You would never expect it from such a small island, but entertainment on Ithaca takes on a variety of forms. Most of you imagine quiet bars on the shore, interesting cocktails with radiant summer colors and tastes and a relaxed
Ithaca - Nature

On the evergreen island of the Ionian sea, the small Ithaca, nature has surpassed itself. Verdant mountains and trees that reach all the way to the shore, invite the visitors of the island to see up close all the beauties
Ithaca - Public Services

All public services in Ithaca are concentrated in Vathi, the capital of the island. The center of transactions and services is the Municipality Hall of Ithaca, and there is also a Citizen's Service Center, where you will find the offices
Ithaca - Services

Even though it is the second smallest island of the Ionian islands, Ithaca offers a wide variety of services that will make your stay here more comfortable. Most services are situated at the capital of the island, Vathi, but you
Ithaca - Small Islands

Around Ithaca is scattered a number of small islands that belong administratively to the municipality of Ithaca. Some are smaller, others are bigger, some are very close to the coast and others lie far in the Ionian Sea. All are
Ithaca - Taverns

Sea shore taverns, modern restaurants, local delicious dishes and desserts that you will definitely want to take back home with you: food in Ithaca is a serious and savory business! At the beach of Vathi, as well as at Frikes and
Ithaca - Tradition

An island with a history that dates back thousands of years, a worldwide symbol of nostos and of the love we feel for our homeland, Ithaca could show nothing less than a rich culture, that is part of the life
Ithaca - Transportation

Here you will find all the necessary information about the island of Ithaca. The small island of the Ionian Sea with a history that spans through the centuries, gathers every year visitors from all the corners of the earth, who
Ithaca - Various Items

Among the picturesque streets of Ithaca's capital, Vathi, you will find the market of the island. Most of the shops are small, with quality products and a vast variety. The market is ideal for a long walk, where you can
Ithaca - Vehicles For Rent

Even though it is the second smallest island of the Ionian islands, Ithaca offers a wide variety of services that will make your stay here more comfortable. Most services are situated at the capital of the island, Vathi, but you
Ithaca - Villages

The villages of Ithaca are eight in overall. The total population of the island amounts to 3,300 inhabitants, from who almost half live in the capital of Ithaca and the rest in the small villages. The southern part of the island
Ithaca - Villas

When visiting Ithaca, you will be presented with a variety of choices for your accommodation. Either you choose to stay inside the villages or somewhere more remote, it is definite that the beauty of the landscape and the traditional architecture
Ithaca - Walking Tours

The innumerable paths of Ithaca have been exploited only recently, and already they have loyal fans! The island is covered with lush vegetation, and since a big part of it remains unexploited by touristic infrastructure, the paths that the Ithacans