About Ithaca island

Pebbly beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Ithaca island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Ithaca island Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Pólis beach

Stavros 0.9 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water
2.1 Amenities index
For explorers

Skinos beach II

Vathy 2.8 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Piso Aetos

Aetos 1.6 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
For explorers

Maya Beach

Vathy 2.5 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Pleasant
6.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Secluded relax • Gray pebble • Difficult access • No parking
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Ithaca beach

Vathy 2.4 km
Pleasant
6.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 73 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Ithaca island.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Ithaca island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 41.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Ithaca island is less than 500 meters. 29 beaches are relatively easy to access, 4 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 39 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Ithaca island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Ithaca island's beaches

Pólis beach
10 Avery Katsaros

This beach in Ithaca is definitely one of the best. The manager is incredibly friendly and outgoing, making for a welcoming atmosphere. The prices for sunbeds, umbrellas, canoes, and sup are reasonable. The water is crystal clear and the scenery is breathtaking.

Piso Aetos
10 Nicolette de la Montagne

This beach in Ithaca is truly stunning!

Spiagge Bianche III
10 John Anderson

The beach is absolutely breathtaking!

Bad Lagadi
10 Lena Jovaris

Paradise

Ithaki wild beach IV
10 Zorvaxia

This beach is exceptional and can only be reached by boat.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.8°C and water up to 27.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 13.1°C and water to 17.1°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Ithaca island? In total there are 73 beaches and the most popular is Afales Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Ithaca island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Ithaca island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 73 beaches in total, of which about 9 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Ithaca island:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Ithaca island, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Ithaca island?

Most of the beaches located in Ithaca island are hard to reach, but there are also easily accessible beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Ithaca island?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Ithaca island?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Ithaca island by occupancy.

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Ithaca island?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Ithaca island?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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