In the 16th century, people from Exogi village came up here and started cultivating the land. During the Middle Ages, people from the region moved to the mountains because of the marauding pirates. The demographic pattern has changed dramatically since the last century. The headcount of the permanent residents fell to around 400 from 1000 people.
There is a church atop the hill called Taxiarchon, which used to be a monastery dating back to the 19th c. The Melanidros spring bestowed with therapeutical properties is found on the west of Platrithias. Legend has it that the water from this spring improved Homer’s sight.
On the western coast of the Aphales bay, on Kollieri, about 1 km northwards from Platrithias, there is a house of Dr. S. Vrettos, who has converted his residence into a miniature folklore museum intact with exhibits like tools, utensils, furniture and other bits and pieces gathered from all over Ithaca. The spacious beaches of Aphales are situated about 1 km from Platrithias village via a dirt trail.
There is no dearth of rooms in Platrithias village and the neighbouring hamlets. There are cafes and food supply stores available. On August 15, each year there is a festival of the Church Panaghia Melanidros. The festivities take place in the central square of the village with food, live performances and music.
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