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Ithaca
Ithaca is an island of the Heptan Islands in the Ionian Sea near Kefalonia. Τhe island got its name from its first inhabitant, Ithakas.
Ithaca is an island of the Heptan Islands in the Ionian Sea near Kefalonia. Τhe island got its name from its first inhabitant, Ithakas. Αccording to mythology the Homeric Odysseus is presented as the king of a large kingdom centered on Ithaca. Ιs a beautiful little island that combines the beauty of nature with entertainment. Vathy, Kioni, and Frikes are the most picturesque villages. Interesting about these villages is that they have managed to keep their traditional identity despite the touristic development. Vathy, in particular, is the island’s center of activities and where the most hotels are located. Except for chilling out and relaxing, visitors can also go for swimming, hiking, and sightseeing. The medieval village of Anogi, Loizos Cave and Katharon Monastery are some of the must-visit places of the island.