Ithaca Island in Greece is a welcome sight. Ithaki is the ancient home of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s poetic Odyssey, who after his long ordeals and adventures felt the same way. Ithaki as it is pronounced in Greek is a tiny fertile island covered in olive trees, cypresses and pines sprawling down to the beachfront. This is the ideal Greek island to enjoy a quiet, cool and relaxing summer.

Our Villas

Hidden in one of these forests is a cluster of 3 villas, each ideal for 4 to 6 people and each also with their own swimming pools. These little gems are the perfect retreat for a quiet and relaxing holiday either alone with your family or for separate families and friends travelling together. The villas of Agrapidia, Agrambeli and Koumaria offer an exquisite sea view and the tranquility of timeless olive groves and vines surrounding them.

The owners have taken special care of their 3 properties and with a keen eye for interior design, considerable thought and care invested in the colour schemes, the choice of ornaments, fabrics and various decorative touches. Contemporary fittings and furnishings have been selected to complement older craftsman-made pieces of family furniture.

What is most important, however, is the privacy the villas offer to its guests since they are located in one of the most peaceful areas of Ithaca. A perfect way to spend an undisturbed holiday in the island of Ithaca.

Close by, accessed by vehicle, you have Vathi the capital only five minutes away by car along a quiet country road directly to the main square on the waterfront. On the same road you can meander up the hillside and up to the plateau above to take in one of the most far-reaching views of Ithaca Island. If you are a fan of history and poetry, specifically Homer’s Odyssey, many of the sites mentioned in the epic poem can be explored as day trips perhaps with picnics, with food purchased at any one of the local taverns – Some suggestions are Afrodite’s Spring, the Cave of Eumaios, and the spectacular Korakas crag (Crow crag). Drivable part of the way, another lane nearby, leads to the very quiet and picturesque Caminia beach.

Ideal for…

This little corner of Ithaca is an ideal place for families, or even small groups who wish to stay in separate villas but still be together maintaining their privacy. It is also ideal for couples offering abundant space, epic views and a romantic and traditional Greek countryside atmosphere.

Why come to Ithaki

Vathy is where all amenities are to be found, including a respectable selection of tavernas serving fresh fish dishes and local specialties. Perachori Nearby is well known for its traditional Greek souvlaki and superb views. Sarakinikos beach is only 3 km away by vehicle or if you prefer to walk there for exercise, before you cool off by plunging into the cool waters of the Aegean Sea. Alternatively, if you wish to be a little more adventurous, you can hire the services of a motor taxi boat at Vathy harbour and head for the pretty beach of Gidaki.

You are never far from anywhere on Ithaca! The whole island is only 96 sq. km in total! Hiking is a good way to take in the views of the island if you are that way inclined. For those who prefer driving to the less windy un-spoilt pebble beaches in the south of Ithaca, access is easy, no more than 15 minutes by car to reach several local favorites.

Also, if you want to take a different view of the island, hire one of the little motor boats available in Vathy harbour and trace the coastline at your leisure to the picture postcard seashores of Filiatro, Sarakinikos and Skinos. This is a very good way to access some of Ithaca’s best beaches, many of which lie in hidden and quite secluded coves accessible only from the water.