Family trip to Ithaka Island with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Ithaka is an ideal island, where you can introduce your child to the work of great Homer. Despite the fact that there is no archaeological evidence of Odysseys reign, who took part in the Trojan war, the island itself coincides with the description made by the poet. Children will definitely love Homer’s «Odyssey». It will help to develop their imagination and teenagers will find various mythological and cultural references in the poem.
Ithaka is well-known as a place where Odysseys lived, described by Homer in the poem. The island coincides with all the descriptions given in «Odyssey». It was inhabited long before the … Open
Ithaka is a wonderful place for those who love walking. There are small paths linking all the main settlements with natural and historical attractions. A road to Stavros is a good example. … Open
You can acquaint your child with the life of ancient residents of Ithaka in the Archaeological Museums of Ithaka. There are two of them. The first one is in Stavros and the second one is in Vathy. The collection of Vathy museum is rich with bronze weapons, jewellery, ceramics and a large collection of porcelain items. Vathy reached its height during the Venetian reign on the island, so the city itself is a great example of Medieval architecture. If your child will be interested in the recent past of the island, take him to the Folklore Museum of Ithaka.
This small island features a variety of attractive beaches; there are both sandy and pebbly parts of the coast. Fans of water activities have to consider that even in the high season the … Open
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Water attractions around Ithaka Island
♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Corfu, 158.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Corfu, 158.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of Ithaka Island
Panagiotis Wrecks
From the series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
Check on the map: Distance from Ithaka Island center - 56.8 km.
Panagiotis Wrecks is a shipwreck on the coast of Zakynthos in a picturesque Navagio Bay, Greece. This abandoned ship turned a lovely almost secluded isolated bay with a sandy beach into a real world sightseeing. The vessel has a very interesting history. For a long period of time, it was used for contraband shipments. People call the Bay with the wrecked ship "The Bay of Contrabandists". …
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Navagio Beach
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Check on the map: Distance from Ithaka Island center - 56.8 km.
Located on Zakynthos Island, the Navagio Beach is popular with the followers of the peaceful rest. Literally one can translate the beach name as 'the shipbreak' from the Greek. In the ancient times these coastal stretches were considered one of the most dangerous among sailors. The reason for this are the underground currents, because of which the numerous ships were undersigned and a sandbank. …
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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Ithaka Island
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Ithaka Island - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Ithaka Island, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Ithaka Island for families with children.