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Vathi

Vathi is the island’s capital since 1500 A.D. It is built amphitheatrically, with about 1800 habitants.

At the entrance of the harbour - in Loytsa- there is a small fortress, which was built in 1807. Furthermore, there the Cavern of Nymphs is found where it is believed that Odysseus hid the gifts when returning from the island of Faiakes.

Stavros

The village of northern Ithaca is located at a distance of 17 km from Vathi and is the commercial centre of the region presenting an unusual activity for its size. In the village’s square there is the beautiful park with the bust of Odysseus.

Furthermore, there is the residence of Tzoyganatoy, protected by law, which is of great architectural value as it was built during the Venetian period and finally the extraordinary Byzantine temple of Sotiras, located into the pines and eucalyptuses, presenting a picture unique and infrequent for village of Greek countryside.

Kioni

It is one of the most beautiful traditional settlements in the Ionian Sea, 23km from the city of Vathi and it is classified as preserved settlement, protected by law.

Kioni was built in the 16th century from the residents of nearby villages who needed access to the sea. Having greenery all around it, it preserves the authenticity of architecture of old times.