Throughout the ages Ithaca has been known as the home of Odysseus.

And even today, once you've been to Ithaca, it's difficult to forget this small, mountainous island with Its captivating coves that conjure up some earthly paradise.

Capital .:  Ithaki or Vathi

Some places to visit….

Cave of the Nymphs (NImfon Cave). Here according to the myth, Odysseus hid the gifts bestowed upon him by the Phaeacians who deposited him upon Ithaca's shores ten long years after the end of the Trojan War.

Medieval Monastery of the Archangels at Perahori.

Kathara Monastery ( 600 m above sea level )  has a unique view of the island from its bell tower.

Stavros  ( 17 kilometres northwest of Ithaki   )  is a good base from which to explore the northern section of the island.

Pelikata ( north of  Stavros )  .:  remains of a  small  Bronze age settlement .

Kloni and Frikes .:   typically Ionian villages

Ithaca .: caves and small hamlets

Some nice beaches .:

Ithaca

                           ****   Ithaca ;  may become your own favourite place  *****