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Ithaca holidays, in Greece: Organise your holidays in Ithaca,
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The other islands of the group are: Kefallonia, Corfu, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Kythira and Paxi.
The beautiful and quiet Ithaca is famous for being the homeland of Odysseus (Ulysses), Homer’s hero of the epic poem Odyssey.
Ithaca is the land where the faithful Penelope waits patiently twenty years for her husband to return from the Trojan War.
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Despite his long voyage full of adventures, Odysseus manages to return to his beloved Ithaca, which became after the Odyssey a symbol of the long and difficult voyage of a life time and the joys of it, an idea which Cavafy expressed beautifully in his wonderful poem called Ithaka (Ithaki):
" When you set out on the voyage to Ithaca Pray that your journey may be long Full of adventures, full of knowledge" |
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The influence of the story of Ulysses is so vivid till today that theatrical versions of the Homer's poet are frequently played in the Municipality's Theatrical Library.
This wonderful, verdant island is separated from the island of Kefalonia by a narrow canal, only 3 kilometres wide.
The east coast of the island is harsh and precipitous, greatly contrasting with the west coast which is verdant and soft, gently sloping down to the Ionian Sea.
The interior of the island is quite mountainous, covered with pine forests, cypresses, olive trees and vineyards. Enchanting coves are perfecting this idyllic landscape, making it a real paradise on earth.
Fortunately, Ithaca has not yet been spoiled by mass tourism, mostly because it is an unknown destination and doesn't fit the expectations of the people usually looking for exciting night life and large crowded sandy beaches, fully equipped with sun beds and umbrellas.
Ithaca is not that kind of island. It is a calm and beautiful destination, ideal for those searching for relaxation, peaceful walks, calm swimming in emerald waters, small single coves boarded by pine and olive trees, and great calm. |
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Ithaca is an island of pleasure where every one takes its time to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the place.
The island offers many things to do such as endless walks, visits to the sleepy villages and stops at the many archaeological sites associated with Homer's stories.
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The whole island is full of magic and beauty, making more clear the great love and pride of Odysseus for his homeland. Ithaca is a wonderful island with amazing landscape of greenery, villages, small caves and picturesque ports.
However, apart from a lovely scenery, Ithaca also has a great culture. Many famous personalities of the Greek history were born there. The culture of this island has been influenced by the Italians, as the rest of the Ionian islands, and has offered a revival to the mainland of Greece. |
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Aetos, Agios Ioannis, Anogi, Dexa, Exogi, Filiatro, Frikes, Frikes Village, Gidaki, Kioni, Lefki, Loutsa, Marmaka, Minimata, Paleohora, Perahori, Pilicata, Pisaetos, Platrithias, Polis, Rachi, Sarakiniko Bay, Skinos Bay, Stavros, Vathy
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