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Description
Known as the home island of Ulysses from Homer’s Odyssey. Apart from its mythical essence, it boasts an incredible natural beauty. Similarly to its neighboring islands, it is covered with lush green nature and it offers exotic beaches with emerald waters.
Our spot
Vathi (or altenative Kioni Village).
What to see
the Holy Church of the Entry of the Theotokos with its beautiful Venetian bell tower (1820) and its wonderful post-Byzantine iconostasis (1793), the Archaeological Museum. The Nautical and Folklore Museum of Ithaca is another fascinating place to visit. The Cultural Centre of Ithaca is also worth mentioning. It is a contemporary conference centre that has the infrastructure for many types of activities. It has a significant library with 10 000 volumes, 195 of which are old and rare.
Things to do
Hiking to many old footpaths cross the island and lead to tiny chapels.
Local products to buy
Feta cheese , flame ware ceramics .
Excursions to go
Kioni, Frikes, Aetos.
Local specialities to taste
Artichokes poulenta, sofigado, polpette, toumatsi, chicken “tserepa” and Ravani dessert.
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About Us
As a family-owned business, we are proud to offer great experiences on our traditional wooden boats. Operating weekly cruises in the stunning Ionian Sea, we offer both private charters and cabin cruises . Choose us for a truly unforgettable voyage. Bon Voyage…
Contact Us
- +30.6945539438
- +30.2645102114
- aegeotissa@gmail.com
- Orfeos & Frinis, 31100, Lefkada, GR