Friday 24 May 2013

Top Five Reasons To Visit Ithaca, Greece





Beaches 

Ithaca is an island and the beaches there are just amazing. If you are one who wants to enjoy the sun in the peaceful environment, than it is the most suited place for you. The beaches there, are not the busiest one but very peaceful. However, if you like water sports then you should head towards Kefalonia. Also, whenever you visit Ithaca do not forget to enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Ionian with golden sand.


Sightseeing

On foot is the best means to explore wonderful places of the island. However, there are many Ithaca cab services in the island.  But walking gives you more pleasure; if you are ready to walk even for 3 hours, then you can easily visit the amazing Arethoussa Spring. Ithaca is a tiny island but no doubt there are many wonderful places to visit. You can visit to Cave of the Nymphs while walking; it is situated in the west of Vathy.  Another place, the Monastery of Panagia Kathariotissa, it is the wonderful place to visit too. It has an altitude of 600m that makes Ithaca a wonderful island.


Eating

You can actually enjoy many delicious foods on the island. There are many luscious Greek dishes that are served on the island, sure you will like it. You can enjoy dining al fresco with amazing views in many places over the island

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Nightlife

For a local resident of Greek, nightlife means drink and dinner at night. There are two discos are in the Vathy. You can also enjoy at many cafes and bars on the western ports. Ithaca is a wonderful island, with many facilities that would relax your mind for quiet nightlife. You can really enjoy island with amazing facility.


Shopping

Ithaca cab service is always there to take you too many places for shopping. Vathy is the best place to look for shopping; you can purchase handmade jewellery and many local arts. 




1 comment:

  1. One of the best Ionian islands!! I'm planning on visiting Ithaca this summer and I can't wait!! I've found a greek website with quite cheaper ferry tickets than other websites. this is the one https://www.letsferry.gr/gr/upiresies/destinations/provoli-proorismou/ithaki but have in mind that i booked my tickets 5 months in advance!!!! Hope I'll have time to visit other islands too!!

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