School of Homer
Ithaki
The tumbledown walls of this archaeological site, a short walk above the village of Stavros, have long been known as the School of Homer, but recent…
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Ithaki
Every bit as rugged, romantic and epic as its role in Homeric legend would suggest, Ithaki is something special. The hilly, sea-girt homeland to which Odysseus struggled to return for 10 heroic years continues to charm and seduce travellers with its ancient ruins, breathtaking harbour villages and wilderness walks. Squeezed between Kefallonia and the mainland, it’s the kind of island where time seems to slow down and cares slip away.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Gidaki
Ithaki
While Ithaki doesn't have many beaches, those it does have are stunning – perhaps none more so than Gidaki, a white-pebble beach with waters so luminous…
Marime & Folklore Museum of Ithaca
Ithaki
A diverse collection of objects gathered from houses across the island and piled haphazardly atop each other are on show here. There are antique…
Stavros Archaeological Museum
Ithaki
The most interesting exhibits in this one-room museum 10 minutes' walk outside Stavros come from a large sea cave in the bay to the south, now rendered…
Archaeological Museum
Ithaki
Vathy's little archaeological museum displays artefacts found during island digs, including some attractive bronze horses and votive objects rendered…
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