Why go
- Greek island.
- Served by Aktion National Airport (PVK).
History
Ithaca, also Ithaki or Ithaka, is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.
Where to stay
FJ9W+3X, Ithakis, Platrithias 283 00, Greece · elysiumithaki.gr
Ανωγή 283 00, Greece · homesinithaca.gr
Asos 280 84, Greece · oleadiassos.villas
Vathy 283 00, Greece · simpsontravel.com
kefalonia Greece, Assos 280 84, Greece · braunishorio.com
ιθακη, Lefki 283 00, Greece · lefkivillas.gr
Fiskardo - Frikes, Fiskardo 280 84, Greece · fiskardovillasuites.com
Tzamarelata Τζαμαρελλάτα, Fiskardo 280 84, Greece · ranzo-ionio.gr
0, Vathi 283 00, Greece · hotel-familia.com
Epar.Od. Maganou - Fiskardou, Fiskardo 281 00, Greece · fiscardoviewvillas.com
Odyssea Androutsou Street, Vathi 283 00, Greece · perantzadahotel.com
Asos 280 84, Greece · apartmentsroi.com
Vathy, Ithaca island 283 00, Greece · adastrasuites.com
Αφάλες 283 00, Greece · levendisestate.com
Fiskardo 280 84, Greece · fiscardobay.com
BELLE VIEW HOTEL, Magganos 280 84, Greece · belleviewhotel.gr
Κιόνι 283 00, Greece · argirisrooms.4ty.gr
Σταυρός 283 01, Greece · asterida.com
Vathy 283 00, Greece · captainyiannis.com
Μαγγανος 280 84, Greece · magganos.tripcombined.com
Φρίκες 283 00, Greece · hotelnostos-ithaki.gr
Σταυρός 283 00, Greece · pilikas.gr
Ιθάκης, Kioni 283 00, Greece · villavotsalo.com
Seaside, Harbour Back, Kioni 283 00, Greece · ithaca4js.com
Cottages, Polis Bay Poli Bay, Stavros 283 01, Greece · lemonia.traveleto.com
Vathy 283 00, Greece · hotelmentor.gr
Fiskardo 280 84, Greece
Country Road Kioniou, Ithaki Island 283 00, Greece
Lefki - Kavos, Stavrós, Greece
Epar.Od. Kioniou - Pera Pigadiou, Vathi 283 00, Greece
Assos, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands 280 85, Greece
Unnamed Road, Stavros 283 01, Greece
Epar.Od. Frikon - Stavrou, Stavros 283 01, Greece
Epar.Od. Maganou - Fiskardou, Fiskardo 280 84, Greece · odysseasfiscardo.com
Odysseion Vathi, Ithaca,Greece, Ithaki 283 00, Greece · odysseionapartments.com
FM5C+F8, Ithaki 283 00, Greece
Σταυρός 283 01, Greece
Unnamed Road, Ithaki 283 00, Greece
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · astragaliarestaurant.com
Greek, Diner, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Greek/Diner restaurant · facebook.com
Fish, Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Cake, Local, Coffee Shop, Greek, Ice Cream, Pizza, Cafe · Cake/Local cafe
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: May-Oct PH,Mo-Su 09:00-01:00 Features: vegan options · fiskardo-ellis.gr
Greek, Italian, Restaurant · Greek/Italian restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Greek, Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: May-Oct PH,Mo-Su 09:00-01:00 Features: vegan options
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Greek/Pasta restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Airports
Aktion National Airport (PVK) 56 km to the centre
Preveza, D, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Air Berlin, Big Sky Airlines, Transavia France, Niki…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Duesseldorf, Keffallinia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich, Vienna
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 3 routes: Keffallinia, Kerkyra/corfu, Sitia
- Transavia France TO (737-800, 75W) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- Niki HG (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Thomsonfly BY (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kefallinia Airport (EFL) 38 km to the centre
Kefallinia Island, F, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, easyJet, Olympic Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Athens, Amsterdam, London, London, Preveza (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Preveza
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Frikes
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Vathy
Ferry terminal · 8 km from the centre
Pisaetos
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
Φισκάρδο
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
Sámi
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Ithaca (Frikes) - Ithaca (Kioni)
Ferry route
Meganisi (Vathy) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Lefkada (Nydri) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Ithaca (Kioni) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Ithaca (Frikes) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Kastos - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Kalamos - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Mytikas - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aktion National Airport (PVK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PVK has direct flights to 9 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Duesseldorf, Keffallinia…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Frikes, 3.3 km); routes include Ithaca (Frikes) - Ithaca (Kioni), Meganisi (Vathy) - Cephalonia (Sami), Lefkada (Nydri) - Cephalonia (Sami).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ithaki (Ithaca), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.