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Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka (/ ˈ ɪ θ ə k ə /; Greek: Ιθάκη, Ithaki; Ancient Greek: Ἰθάκη, Ithakē [i.tʰá.kɛː]) is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.
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Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca consists of two limestone masses connected by a narrow, peninsula that curves to form the head of a gulf facing the Greek mainland. The island is separated from the island of Cephallenia to the west by the Ithákis Channel, approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) in width.
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Jun 26, 2024 · Ithaca (Ithaki, Ithakis, or Ithaka, as it is also known in Greek) is a small island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece. The island is part of the Ionian archipelago and is also known as the homeland of Ulysses (Odysseus) the legendary Greek hero of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey .
Jun 15, 2023 · Ithaca, a Greek island situated in the Ionian Sea, is part of the Kefalonia prefecture. It comprises four districts: Vathy, Aetos, Anogi, and Exogi. Vathy, the island’s capital and largest village, is home to the main port, while the other villages offer a glimpse into the traditional Greek island lifestyle.
Jun 24, 2024 · Ithaca Greece or Ithaki is a beautiful Greek island in the Ionian Sea, in western Greece. It is located very close to Kefalonia island, south of Lefkada and north of Zakynthos with easy ferry access from the Greek mainland and the neighboring islands.
Worldwide famous as the home of Odysseus, Ithaca symbolises the return to the haven, the discovery and the fulfillment. Today, it is a peaceful, quiet and secluded island, an ideal place for alternative activities such as scuba diving and kayaking, which can live up to your highest standards.
