Sightseeing in Ithaka Island - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Ithaka is famous for its jewellery. It is always handmade items and you can even see the process of its production. The jewellery is usually made in Venetian style, which is used only in …
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Family holidays with kids in Ithaka Island. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
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 …
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There are a lot of catering establishments on Ithaka. Local cafes are called taverns. Greeks love to spend evenings in taverns, drinking local alcohol and chatting with family and friends. …
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While communicating with Greeks, remember that some of the common gestures have a different meaning in Greece. For example, if you want to show neglect to a person, just pretend that you are …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Ithaka Island and surroundings
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Survived castles around Ithaka Island
♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 16.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Santa Maura Castle' Lefkada, 38.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vonitsa Castle' Vonitsa, 63.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 64.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Arta Castle' Arta, 92 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 16.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Santa Maura Castle' Lefkada, 38.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vonitsa Castle' Vonitsa, 63.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 64.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Arta Castle' Arta, 92 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Ithaka Island
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 52.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 79.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 132.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 52.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 79.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 132.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Ithaka Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Navagio Beach
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”![](../../extreme/img/w300/navagio-beach_1.jpg)
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Distance from Ithaka Island center - 56.8 km.
To the picturesque sandy beach can only be reached by boat or with the cutter. The unified beach without any infrastructure is incredibly popular with tourists. Every day the travelers come here to see the ancient smugglers' ship and to relax in the calm atmosphere. Despite the relatively small number of holidaymakers, the atmosphere on the beach remains calm and quiet. Those who want to spend their time in full solitude should head to Navagio Beach early in the morning. …
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Melissani Cave
From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”![](../../extreme/img/w300/melissani-cave_1.jpg)
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Distance from Ithaka Island center - 14.4 km.
At different times of the day, the light stains the cave in different colours, making it one of the most amazing natural attractions of the planet. It is important to note that Melissani cave is an important historical object. Thousands of years ago it was used for religious rituals. Unique religious artifacts were discovered in the cave. Figures of the god Pan, clay disks and plates with images of the nymphs are now kept in the archaeological museum of Argostoli. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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