Ithaca

EXPLORE ITHACA

The island of Odysseus, is an incredibly naturally beautiful island. It is the second smallest and the most under-developed island in the Ionian. Life on the island is unhurried and tranquil and therefore has great appeal to the discerning investor.

ISLAND INFORMATION

Island group: Ionian Islands

Land area: 95 km²

Max length: 29 km

Max width: 6.5 km

Language: Greek

Currency: Euro

Highlights: This tiny slow-paced island is steeped in Greek mythology, once Homer’s Ulysses. Today, it’s less busy or touristy than the other Ionians. The tranquil verdant landscape with many coves and a clear blue-green sea includes beautiful beaches at Gidaki, Filiatro and Sarakiniko, and traditional villages including Vathy and Kioni. The hilltop Panagia Kathariotissa Monastery is a treasured landmark.

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