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Greece·🌊 Coastal

Ithaca, the mythical home of Odysseus, is a small, hilly Ionian island with hidden coves and authentic village life. Far from mass tourism, it offers hikers and sailors a peaceful retreat.

What awaits you

BeachHikingNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: May, October, November — a pleasant 25°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 15°C.

Max. temperature
14°
Jan
15°
Feb
16°
Mar
20°
Apr
24°
May
29°
Jun
33°
Jul
32°
Aug
28°
Sep
25°
Oct
20°
Nov
16°
Dec
Water temperature
17°
Jan
17°
Feb
17°
Mar
18°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
26°
Sep
24°
Oct
22°
Nov
19°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
9h
Feb
10h
Mar
11h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
9d
Feb
12d
Mar
8d
Apr
8d
May
4d
Jun
1d
Jul
4d
Aug
7d
Sep
3d
Oct
13d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Ithaca as a Vacation Destination

Ithaca is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
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