The summer was fine, but now, almost in the middle of autumn, was excellent. The green, dark blue, coves, mountains, the whole island seemed quite different in autumnal light. But if Ithaca… is worried about when it is more beautiful, the visitor should not reflect on anything at all.
To take things from the beginning, when we talk about Ithaca Ionian, namely rich vegetation, deep water, villages and cities with special colour, beautiful beaches. The only thing that has not eftychisei the Ithaca is the latter, since few (such as those in Gidaki - to which access is by boat-and Saint John) close to «stantarnts» Ionian. Instead, however, has many small bays suitable for swimming and especially for lovers of sailing, diving and fishing.
Generally, the island offers «sports» activity. Being essentially a mountain in the middle of the sea, has many mountain paths will love the pezoporoi (in very beautiful places and with perfect views). It would also appreciate a little more who drive machine, since it would move more easily to close mountain roads of the island. And in this sense, then, perhaps the island is more enjoyable… «off season».
The Ithaca is low and the villages nearby, the only (so to speak) difficulty roads. Capital of the island is Vathi, which offers a unique spectacle, especially if anyone approached from the sea: the ship goes to a fiord, leaving behind the coast of Aitoloakarnania, turns left and the narrow end of town to see spread out in each area. … Registered trade mark of the island in front of the city, which hosted the quarantine (Lazaretto) of the city, but shattered the great earthquake of 1953 (Ithaca suffered significant losses) and then hosts a church.
Second «trademark» for Deep, Peratzada, the main street of the city following the shoreline and offers the best… peripatous. The continuation of Peratzadas, indeed, lead to the marina and the island shortly after the beach of Loutsa, which is the best and most suitable for swimming near the town. Vathi keeps its colour, with many well preserved houses, but rather the appearance Steals the general view…
The other settlement will katagoitefsei the visitor is Kioni, the northern tip of the island, which is simply… kouklistiko. Almost worthy beauty and Frikes, a short distance from Kioni. Of the other villages of the island stand out in the Cross, kefalochori of Ithaca, and Saint John, with its beautiful beach.
Visit it and Moni Net. The monastery (kept in very good condition, but with only a monk) is built at the narrowest point of Ithaca and offers a magnificent view and to the side of Aitoloakarnania and the Strait of Kefalonia ς. Attention in the strait, all fourketes way (but compensates with views) and the… kids who (being the most mountainous section of the island) circulating everywhere!
Visit also the church of the village ANOGI, Assumption, which dates from the 12 th century, and see in the same village skorpismenous enormous ogkolithous, «menir», which have been shaped by natural means.
The Ithaca is (or is considered by most) the island of Odysseus, and so are many archaeological findings. It is not particularly impressive in their natural positions (except… ubiquitous this perfect view), but the archaeological collections in museums in Vathi and the Cross are very good. Very good and the Navy - Folklore Museum of Ithaca in Vathi, while overall cultural life, about the size of the island, it is strong.
The choices for good food is enough: pick Porto and Kantouni in Vathi, the Cross the famous Polyphemos (it will locate the flag of Cuba… in the form of Che Guevara and enjoy the garden and, of course, the dishes) , While singling out the position because of Hani outside the Deep, on the road to the Cross: they are built at different levels with a view to the Deep and offered to drink coffee or food. Drink also distinguish the Kreperi Nikos and the Katoi Lala, while the coffee Spavento Kioni considered «must». In Kioni, however, and taverns (all along the beach) was very good and simply decide what… view prefer.
From hotels distinguish Omiriko, Odyssey (singling out and side view and quiet), Peratzada and Dioskuri, but if you prefer room Dellas Tours will give you all available information. To reach Ithaca count the time you need to reach Patras and the other three and a half hours by ship, which caught the first Sami Around and after half an hour picking up in Ithaca Pisaeto (Rear Eagle), near the Deep . Routes run and lobster, and since you can Kioni petachteite by boat and by Xi.
And a recent information, for those who like to examine and details: according to testimony tavern owner 80% of residents are… Olympics and the Lazaretto used for closing the other! The graph, although vazelos not faced any punitive treatment… sports content. By contrast, went very well, considers that Ithaca is one of the most beautiful islands and xanapaei…
