iLoveIsland · Ionian
IthacaIonian island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Homer's home of Odysseus — small, green and peaceful.
- Ferry
- From Sami (Kefalonia) 30–45 min
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in IthacaSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Sami (Kefalonia) 30–45 min
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Ithaca?
From Sami (Kefalonia) 30–45 min
Where should I stay on Ithaca?
Popular bases include Vathy, Kioni, Stavros. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Ithaca?
Highlights include Cave of the Nymphs.
What are the best beaches on Ithaca?
Well-known beaches include Gidaki, Filiatro. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Which islands are near Ithaca?
Other islands in the Ionian include Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Ithaca in the Ionian?
Yes. Ithaca is part of the Ionian island group in Greece.
Guides about Ithaca
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.