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Stavros

Published in Villages
February 13 2012

Stavros is the second biggest village on Ithaca and it is situated 16klm from Vathy. It was built in the 16th century and its main attractions are the archeological museum and the bust of Odysseus which can be found at the central square.

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Perachori

Published in Villages
February 13 2012

Perahori lies at the southern part of Ithaca. It’s a small village with a population of about 350 and got its name “Pera-Hori” (Far-village), because of its geographical position.

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Exogi

Published in Villages
February 13 2012

The Picturesque village of Exogi lies on the Homeric Mountain of Neion, at an altitude of 340m surrounded by wide "steps" of fertile land full of vineyards. Exogi, meaning "Out land", is only 2km from Platrithias and a total distance of 20km from Vathy.

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Vathy

Published in Villages
February 08 2012

Vathy (or Vathi) is the capital of Ithaca since 1500 and has a population of 1700 people. Vathy’s is build like an amphitheatre around it's natural port (the Homeric Forkys port) which is 300m. wide and its length is 926m.  

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