Ithaca: Exogi Ithaca

Ithaca Villages: Exogi village in Ithaca Exogi Village Ithaca: Exogi (Out Land) is one of the oldest villages of Ithaca and lies at 20 kilometres north of Vathy, on the slopes of the Homeric Mountain of Neion, at an altitude of 340 metres, surrounded by a verdant landscape. The picturesque village has been built amphitheatrically on a spot with a wonderful view over the bay and the sea.Exogi used to be one of the main villages of the island during the middle Ages and the beginning of the Venetian period, since it was well protected from the pirates.When the pirate threat decreased, most of the inhabitants of the village moved to the coast and founded the villages of Stavros and Platrithias. The main church of Exogi, the church of Agia Marina, is lovely and its feast day is celebrated on the 17th of July with live music, food, wine and dances on the beautiful main square of the village.A few rooms for rent and a cafe are available in the traditional and charming village of Exogi.

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