DIA HEIROS ART WORKSHOP – Vathi – Tel: + 30 26740 33131
IRIDA COSMETICS – Vathi – Tel. & Fax  + 30 26740 32477
KELARI - Vathi – Tel.: + 30 26740 33687
PENELOPE’ S ACCESSORIES – Vathi – Tel. + 30 26740 32005

ARISTOTELIS HOTEL APTS.  Tel. + 30 26740 31074, 31075  Fax + 30 26740 31179 - www.aristotelis-ithaca.gr
KIKI’S APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 26740 31387, 31762 Fax + 30 26740 31387

KIONI

APOSTOLIS STUDIOS Tel: + 30 26740 31552 – apostolis-studios.com
ARGIRIS ROOMS Tel: + 30 26740 31580
CAPTAIN’ S APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 26740 31481 Fax + 30 26740 31090 – www.captains-apartments.gr
ELENI VIEW Tel: + 30 26740 31667

LEFKI

CAVOS SUNSET VIEW COTTAGES Tel. + 30 26740 31265, 32267 Fax + 30 26740 32267 – www.cavos-cottages.com
MARGARITA Tel. & Fax + 30 26740 31785

STAVROS

ASTERIDA VILLAS Tel: + 30 26740 31603 – www.asterida.com
IRIANA VILLAGE INN - Pilikata – www.irianavillageinn.gr
ITHACA HOUSE Tel. + 30 26740 31396 Fax + 30 26740 31784
OURANIA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 26740 31027

VATHI

ADASTRA LUXURY SUITES adastrasuites.blogspot.com
AETOS BEACH Tel: + 30 26740 32457
AGNADIO STUDIOS Tel. + 30 26740 32757 - www.agnadio.gr
ALICELIA ROOMS Tel: + 30 26740 33695 - www.alicelia.gr
CALYPSO APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 26740 33138 Fax + 30 26740 23934 – www.ithaca-calypso.gr
CAPTAIN PANOS APTS. Tel. & Fax: + 30 26740 32383 – www.captainpanos.gr
DEXA APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 26740 33263
DIOSKOURI MAISONETTES & STUDIOS – Mylos- Tel: + 30 26740 33415, 33416 - www.dioskouri-villas.gr
ESTIA APTS. Tel: + 30 26740 32192 – www.estia-ithaki.gr
EUMAEUS VILLAS – Tel. & Fax: + 30 26740 32116 – www.eumaeusvillas.gr
FORKIS APARTMENTS Tel: + 30 26740 32898 - www.forkis.gr
ODYSSEION APARTMENTS – www.odysseion.gr
ODYSSEY APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 26740 32268 Fax + 30 26740 32668 - www.ithaki-odyssey.com
OLYMPIA’ S HOUSE - Dexa – Tel. + 30 26740 32502 – www.olympiahouse.gr
ONAR SEASIDE APARTMENTS – Dexa – Fax: + 30 26740 32065
PANORAMA Tel. & Fax + 30 26740 32273
PARA THIN ALOS Tel. & Fax + 30 26740 32004 - www.parathinalos.com
PENELOPE Tel: + 30 26740 33134
PETROS APARTMENTS Tel: + 30 26740 32500 | Fax: + 30 26740 32587 – www.petrosapartments.gr
SARACHINIKO VILLA Tel. + 30 26740 32397 Fax + 30 26740 32224 – www.sarachinikovilla.gr
SOFIA’ S STUDIOS Tel. + 30 26740 32024
VILLA EFTICHIA Tel: + 30 26740 33452

NOSTOS HOTEL Tel. : + 30 26740 31100, 31644 Fax + 30 26740 31716 – www.hotelnostos-ithaki.gr

STAVROS

PORTO THIAKI HOTEL Tel. : + 30 26740 31245, Fax + 30 26740 31638 – www.portothiaki.com

VATHY

CALYPSO HOTEL APTS. Tel: + 30 26740 33138 | Fax: + 30 26740 23934 – www.ithaca-calypso.gr
CAPTAIN YIANNIS HOTEL Tel: + 30 26740 33311, 33312 | Fax: + 30 26740 32849 - www.captainyiannis.com
FAMILIA HOTEL Tel: + 30 26740 33366 – www.hotel-familia.com
KORINA GALLERY HOTEL – 4, Tilemachou Str., Vathi – Tel: + 30 26740 33393 | Fax: + 30 26740 33437 - www.korinaithacahotel.com
MENTOR Tel. + 30 26740 32433, 33033 Fax + 30 26740 32293 – www.hotelmentor.gr
OMIRIKON Tel. + 30 26740 33596 Fax + 30 26740 33130 – www.omirikonhotel.com
PERANTZADA ART HOTEL – Od. Androutsou Str., Vathi -  Tel. + 30 26740 23914, 33496 Fax + 30 26740 33493 – www.arthotel.gr/perantzada/

BY BUS & FERRY BOAT: The journey from Athens to Patra, a distance of 219 kilometers, is covered by car or KTEL buses. There are frequent ferry services from Patra’s port to Vathi on Ithaca island, via Sami on Kefalonia. Distance 53 nautical miles.
There are also frequent ferry services to Vathi from Astakos in Etoloakarnania, in Central Greece. Distance 23 nautical miles. Ithaca island is connected daily by ferry with Kefalonia and Lefkada islands.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Port Authority of Ithaca + 30 26740 32909
Port Authority of Patra + 30 2610 341002
Port Authority of Sami Kefalonia + 30 26740 22031
Port Authority of Astakos + 30 26460 41052
Buses Station KTEL Athens + 30 210 5129293, 210 5129448
Buses Station KTEL Astakos + 30 26460 41133
Nautical & Folklore Museum of Ithaca + 30 26740 33398
Archaeological Museum of Vathi Ithaca + 30 26740 32200

Ithaca was first inhabited in prehistoric times and is famous because of the adventures of its mythical king Odysseus, who brought the Trojan War to an end through the ruse of the Wooden Horse; after the war ended the Greeks’ favour he wandered for ten years before reaching his beloved homeland and faithful wife Penelope. The name of the island is virtually synonymous with love for one’s birthplace and the nostalgia felt by those who live away from home.

The island was conquered by Normands, Venetians and French. In 1798 it was under the protection of Russian-Turks and two years later it was declared its independence after the intervention of Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece.

The capital and the main port of the island is the beautiful town of Ithaca or VATHI, the latter name referring to the deep bay on which it is built.
At the entrance to the harbor is the small island of Lazaretto, also called Sotira, on which is a church of this name and the ruins of a Venetian jail. The island suffered major devastation during the destructive earthquake that shook the Ionian islands in 1953, but many of the buildings were rebuilt in the old Septinsular style.
It is worth visiting the restored Cathedral with its wood-carved icon, the house where the great hero Odysseus Androutsos had been born, and the Archaeological Museum (tel. 26740 32200) with important findings of the Geometrical and First Geometrical period.

Just outside the town is the Grotto of the Nymphs (or Marmarospilia); tradition has it that the Naiads were worshipped in this cave, and that it was used by Odysseus as a hiding place for the gifts he brought back with him from the Phaeacians. It is a very deep cave with two entrances. Its interior is decorated by stalactites and stalagmites.

In Vathi, you will find many hotels, apartments and rooms to let, restaurants, taverns, coffeehouses, bars and clubs for your entertainment.

As for your swim prefer the fine beaches of Loutsa, Sarakiniko, Tsiribi and Filiatro.
Gidaki beach is one of the most idyllics on Ithaca island with crystal clear waters.
Dexa beach is located 2 km. from Vathi. It is a magic beach with fine sand, white pebbles and clear waters. It is accessible from Vathi port via boat service.

It is also worth visiting the Castle of Odysseus in the area of Aetos, where a prehistoric acropolis was excavated by Schliemann. Several important archaeological finds came to light in this area, most of which are on display in the British Museum in London.

In the north of the city are the monastery of Katharon, which has some fine icons, the mountain village of Anogi with a superb view over the Ionian sea, and the Byzantine church of the Dormition of the Virgin built during the 12th century, one of the most important churches of Greece.
Lefki, Stavros the biggest village of north Ithaca and one of the most important tourist resorts of the island, Pilikata which has a small archaeological collection and a section of a Cyclopean fortification, the Cave of Loizos, where some important archaeological finds were discovered, the coastal settlement of FRIKES in the bay of the same name, KIONI a beautiful seaside village and EXOGI, the most northern village on the island, built on a hill with a superb view and a verdant setting.

The beaches of Lefkos Gialos and Koutoupi combine natural beauty and crystal clear waters. In all the villages you can find rooms to let and taverns. Frikes has a nice beach with crystal waters which attracts many visitors. On Frikes village you will find hotels and rooms to let, taverns, cafes, and bars.
Kioni is one of the most beautiful villages in Ithaca with a small port, fine beaches as Katsikouli, Filiatro, and Plakoutses. In Kioni you will find hotels and rooms to let. In the traditional taverns you can taste fresh fish and other local recipes.
The Polis Beach can be reached from Stavros. It is a magic pebbled beach with crystal turquoise waters.

To the south of the town is the inland village of PERACHORI, with the monastery of the Taxiarchs dated from the 16th c., and Pre-Greek remains have been found in the region of Marathia. In the region is produced olive oil and wine of fine quality. In Perachori you will find rooms to let providing all comforts.

The Homeric Korakos Petra (Raven’s Rock) was probably at Pera Pigadi, further to the south.

TRADITION-EVENTS
There are several cultural events on the island, as well as festivals with an authentic local atmosphere. Some of the most important festivals include: of Agii Apostoli in 30th June on Frikes village, of Agia Marina in 17th July on Exogi, of the Prophet Elias in 20th July on Kioni village, of the Virgin Mary in 14th August in Anogi, and another one also dedicated to the Virgin Mary in 15th August on Platrithias.

LOCAL PRODUCTS
The main products of the island are oil, wine and raisins. The island’s flora gives the raw material for the production of fine honey. Some of the famous traditional recipes of Ithaca are savoro, tserepa (meat prepared in a special kettle), rovani and of course fresh fish.