Restaurant Kalkanis

One of the most historical restaurants in Ithaca is “Aristotelis and Epiharis” two authentic and genuine people who characterized for…

Relax and Relief

My name is Mersini Taliouri and I was born in Athens . I have been living on the island of…

Margarita Studios

Margarita Studios, apartments and rooms with views of mountain and sea, with large outdoor spaces, quiet, near the beach of…

Symposium

Symposium in Frikes for a traditional greek cuisine, eptanisian specialities, fresh fish being fished from the blue clean Ionio, including…

Lourantos Apartments

Beautiful, modern apartments with a stunning view to Vathy Bay! Lourantos apartments are close to everything you might need: Beaches,…

Ageri Restaurant

Welcome to Ageri restaurant in Frikes village, one of the finest restaurants in Ithaca, offering traditional and modern mediterranean cuisine.

Erigonis Simiris House

 An old residence in itha greece with the atmosphere of a traditional style, with family antiques and shady patios offering…

Kalypso House

Kalypso House is located in upper Perahori with stunning views across mountains, sea and the village.

Hotel Mentor

The Mentor hotel is one of the most characteristic coastal buildings in Vathi. Built in 1969, the first organized hotel…

Elpiniki Apartments

Welcome to Elpiniki apartments. The apartments are located in the area of kavos, in Vathy, overlooking to the picturesque harbor…

Children's Dream

In our store you will find a wide range of branded quality games for all ages and accessories for the…

The Ark

In the Book Store the "Ark" on the Seaside road next to the square in Vathi, you can find or…

Mary's Rooms

Welcome to Mary's Rooms.

Nostalgia

Nostalgia offers traditional products, contemporary jewelry and artistic creations.

Euktimeno

Welcome to Euktimeno apartments Euktimeno is a Homeric terminology and it means "well built". The apartments are located in the…

Mylos la creperie

One of the most classic stamping ground of the island. Operating since 1992, housed in one of the most beautiful…

Studio Elena

We welcome you in Ithaca Greece and promise you memorable and unforgettable moments.

Dejavu

Welcome to Dejavu Cafe! Dejavu is a new modern cafe located in the heart of Vathy Ithaca. It's ideal for…

Iris

Iris, the beauty of the rainbow in Ithaca. In our store you will find beauty products and toiletries that meet…

Zois

tradition since 1975! The quality that lasts! Zois is located in the central square of Vathy, Ithaca with view to…

Calypso Hotel

Built on a lush green hillside, Calypso apartments in Vathy, Ithaca, is a newly-built venue consisting of both luxurious and…

En Ithaki

Gifts, jewelry, accessories of exceptional taste and in a very big variety. In our store you will find very easily…

Rotheis Magripis

Taxi Service - Rotheis Magripis Telephone Number: +30 6945 700 214 Pick up from the Port Transportation all over Ithaca…

Captain's Apartments

The "Captain's apartments", located only 150 meters from the seafront, offers you a pleasant, comfortable stay in studios and apartments

Calypso

Calypso is the ideal place to buy your souvenirs and gifts from Ithaca.

Trehantiri

Trehantiri tavern located at Vatthy, on the Back street of the Central Square. Trehantiri serves both locals and tourists who…

Nikos Apartments

The Nikos apartments are two beautiful new apartments in the center of the capital of Ithaca, Vathy. Their location is…

Katerina Dendrinou

I work with children with various learning difficulties. I work well with children who have developmental disabilities such as autism…

Siderochromatemporiki

In our Shop, you will find a huge variety  of paints and varnishes, building materials, insulation, hardware, sealants, ironmongery, and…

Restaurant Nikos

Nikos is one of the oldestrestaurant of Ithaca, with big experience in Greek traditional and homemade cooking.35 years tradition in…

Villa Votsalo

 Welcome to Votsalo Villa, located on the coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea. The countryside location exudes all the natural beauty…

Forget me not

Here you will find many decorative and gifts proposals as well as Handmade constructions and artwork by Greek artists.

Chani

Placed In side of Niritos mountain near to Hommer Laerti's field under the protector of lthaca "Virgin Mary of Kathara",…

Kohili Restaurant

Welcome to Kohili restaurant. The restaurant is located at Vathy in the center of the capital city.

Sirens Restaurant- Yacht Club

Sirens restaurant-Yacht Club is located at Vathy, near the harbor and is one of the most popular restaurants of the…

Decor House

In decor House you will find gifts and items for your house decoration.

Villa Sarachiniko

 Welcome to Villa Sarachiniko. The Sarachiniko Villa is a beautiful holiday apartment house near Sarachiniko beach. It takes just a…

Agnadio Studios

The ideal place for your summer holidays in the spacious and luxurious apartments in a quiet and sunny hillside with…

Odysseas Sea Taxi

Odysseus sea taxi is here to bring you to the most beautiful island in the Ionian sea, Ithaca, quickly, safely…

Greengrocer The Mpaxes

 Local greengrocer and mini-supermarket stocking a wide range of groceries , fresh fruit and vegetables.

Tavern Kantouni

In the tavern Kantouni you will enjoy a wide variety of cooked food, fresh meats seafood and tasty appetizerswhile overlooking…
Vehicle Rentals in Ithaca

Rhymes

Published in Folklore
October 26 2013

Some four line rhymes of unknown authors are still in use today in Ithaca. They are about love, marriage, emigration and daily activities.

October 26 2013

The small rocky island of Ithaca has become known worldwide through Homer’s epic poems “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey”. Many people may not know its exact location, but they know Ithaca as the island of Odysseus since Ithaca and Odysseus are conceptualized together.

There is no indication from the very little ancient written information which has survived, that Ithaca is not the Homeric one. The ancient philosophers and writers Porphyry, Thucidides, Plutarch, Apollodoros, Cicero and Acousilaos, all refer to the island as Ithaca centuries after Homer’s time. The philo­sopher Aristotle writes about “The State of the Ithacans”, indicating that the island was autonomous, this was confirmed when coins of “The State of Ithaca” and “Odysseus” were found from recent exca­vations on the island. During the Roman era, the Greek geographer Strabo was the first to discover that several ancient writers disputed as to the geographi­cal position of Ithaca, unfortunately none of these documents are known to exist today.

In recent centuries many archaeologists and re­searchers came to Ithaca to investigate if it was the Homeric island.

October 24 2013

The Cultural and Environmental Society of North Ithaca "Active Citizens", is a non-profit N.G.O., founded in 2007 in Frikes, North Ithaca. The purpose of the organization is to make known and promote the walking trails of Ithaca, to allow residents and visitors to discover little known areas of the island and its History.

 

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Sayings

Published in Folklore
October 24 2013

The Ithacan sayings are a good example of the local dialect, sense of humor, and quite often are self-sar­castic.