Yachting The island Ithaka is with its 96 sqkm after Paxos and has about 5000 inhabitants. Beside the capital Vathi the island offers some beautiful, quiet bays and anchorage with very clean water. Our cruise suggestions: Kioni, small save fish port, our starting point to discover the island Port of Kioni Kioni, a picturesque bay, looks like an Amphitheater. During a walk you will have fantastic views over the sea. Position 38°27 N 020°41,5 E. Port of Phrikes Small fish port with tavernas. Not much to anchor. Caution, down gusts. Ormos Polis Large well protected bay, in ancient times Odysseus's home port. From here he started with his fleet to Troja. Today only a small cave reminds of this times and some articles like pieces of broken glass and swords has been found there. Position 38°26,4N 020°38,4 E Kolpos Aetou and Port of Vathy Vathy is at the eastside of Ithaka, surrounded by high mountains, the approach is easy. Vathy is the capital of the island and a busy city with various shopping facilities. Approaching Kolpos Aetou you sight soon the entry of the the port of Vathy, well marked by the beaconed lighthouses on Ak. A. Andreou and the island Skartsoumbo. Further on you pass the little island Loimokathartirion, also marked with green radio beacon. |