The island of Ithaca is known for fine golden sand and clean turquoise water – perfect for honeymoon couples.
The best beaches on Ithaca, include…
This picture-perfect narrow crescent of soft golden sand nestles between a steep bush-strewn hillside and the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
The beach is rarely crowded as it can only be accessed by sea or along a 3km-long dirt road from the small village of Agios Ioanis, which sits on a nearby hilltop.
There are no facilities here so you need to bring your own food and drinks. Agios Ioanis is located on the west coast on Ithaca.
This small white-shingle beach is surrounded by bush-clad hills and faces a sheltered aquamarine bay perfect for swimming.
Facilities nearby in Frikes village include accommodation options, cafes, tavernas, shops and an open-air nightclub with live music in the high season.
Frikes Beach is located on the east coast, around 13km from the port of Vathy.
Unwind on the sand and pebble beach, swim in the turquoise waters of the bay or relax in the shade of the olive trees that blanket the surrounding hillsides.
Facilities include lifeguards and there is a beach bar, however it’s probably best to bring your own food and drinks.
Archaeologists and historians consider Dexa Beach to be the site where Odysseus stopped after returning to Ithaca from the Trojan War, and that the nearby Cave of Nymphs is where the returning Odysseus concealed the gifts given to him by King Alkinous.
Dexa Beach is located just 1km from the port of Vathy.
This long crescent of white sand and shingle faces a beautiful bay framed by bush-covered headlands.
Relax on the beach, swim in the clear turquoise waters, soak up the marvellous setting and enjoy a cold drink at one of the beachside tavernas.
Polis Beach is located on the west coast, 2km from Stavros and around 19km from Vathy.
Latest update: Best Beaches in Ithaca: 26 July, 2022
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