A harbor and a beach combined together. The beach, which can be found at a short distance from Stavros, is a protected bay with pine, poplar and cypress trees that reach up to the coast. An ancient city that was probably a harbor during the Mycenaean era has “drowned” here.
On the right side of the coast you can visit the cave of Lizos (he...
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They face towards the north and have a view of Lefkada. A road through the rich vegetation of Ithaki leads to this small beach that consists mainly of rocks and a bit of sand between them. Usually, there are mild but also higher waves. This beach is not organized with sunbeds and umbrellas.
After Frikes and on the way to Kioni there are three successive bays with crystal clear waters. There you will find small, pebbled, non-organized beaches with cool waters.
A dirt road leads to this beach, whose characteristic are the three huge eucalyptuses that are so close to the seafront that their roots have been uncovered by the water. The beach is not organized. There is, however, a canteen to accommodate your needs.
This gorgeous beach with the white pebbles and the crystal clear waters can only be reached by boat, which you can easily take from Poli.
A very beautiful beach with sand, pebbles and crystal clear waters. The beach is accessible only by boat something that does not stop the visitors from filling it in August.
On the left side of the bay of Frikes there are these two beautiful, desolate beaches with their olive trees reaching up to the seafront. You can go there either by boat or through the path that starts at the beginning of the dirt road.
A long beach that is located in a bay in the middle of Ithaki. The beach has crystal clear waters but the road just right above it decreases its width and hinders its development.
In contrast to Aetos, Piso Aetos is well known as the ships connecting Ithaki with Patra, Kefallonia and Astakos anchor here. However, once you set foot on the island you will see that there is also a non-organized beach with pebbles and crystal clear waters.
Pebbles, crystal clear water and unharmed nature. The beach is accessible by boat from Vathy or if you are keen on hiking you can follow the path from Skinos. Although the beach is not organized, there is a restaurant to accommodate your needs.
Dexa is located just outside Vathy, on the way to Aetos and has plenty of natural shade. The shallow, clear waters are ideal for families with children. The beach is also accessible by the disabled.
It is located at a short distance from Vathy and is one of the most organized beaches of the island as you will find sunbeds, café and water sports as well. That is the reason why it is usually crowded. If you choose to visit it, you can also swim and explore the nearby beaches. The beach is accessible by car.
A paved alley will lead you to this beach, where you can lie down on pebbles of all shapes and sizes. There is no natural shade and the beach is not organized. You can, however, combine your visit with a swim to the nearby beaches.
These two beaches that are connected with a short path are located eastern from Vathy and are accessible by car. Lots of boats anchor in this protected bay making it even more picturesque. None of the beaches is organized but the trees will offer you plenty of natural shade.
Only 3 kilometers away from Vathy and in a bay you will find this beach with its pebbles and pine trees that “touch” the seafront. Its crystal clear waters are ideal for those preferring the quite beaches. The bay is also accessible by car.
This desolate beach with its pebbles and crystal clear waters is located in the southern part of Ithaki. As the beach, which is accessible through a dirt road, is neither organized nor has natural shade, you would better be prepared before your visit.
As its name shows, the residents used to gather their salt here in a small pond at the back of the beach. This beach with its pebbles and crystal clear waters is accessible through a dirt road that begins in Frikes. Homer has also written about this place. It is said that Odysseus pretended here to be crazy so as to avoid taking part in the war...