Ithaca

Overview of Ithaca

Made famous by Odysseus, Ithaca is a mountainous island with cliffs overlooking the sea. It’s especially popular with sailors.

Key facts

• Type de lieu: island.

• Intérêt touristique: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Localisation:

• Heure locale: Heure : Ithaca

• Locality: Vathy

• Population: 3,231 (2011).

• Area: 117.8 km².

• Highest point: Mount Niritas (784 m).

• Coastline: 101 km.

• Website: http://www.ithacorama.com/en/

History of Ithaca

Island environment

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do in Ithaca

In the area

Climate and weather in Ithaca

The island has a Mediterranean climate with sunny, hot, and dry summers. Winters are mild and rainy. Temperatures rarely drop below 10°C in winter or rise above 30°C in summer. The best time to visit—both for the weather and fewer crowds—is spring or early autumn.

Sea temperatures throughout the year

Getting around

How to get there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

Useful addresses

Further reading