Yacht Charters in Ithaki Island

If you know your Greek mythology, Ithaki or Ithaka is a very familiar island. After all, this island in the Ionian Sea is the home of Troy’s hero, Odysseus and as the story goes took him a decade to return to his island after Troy. At present and modern times, this quiet island is still secluded from the exploits of modernity. And while Greece is a popular European getaway, this island remains separated from those who are now catering mass tourism.

If you want a destination that is not just quiet and tranquil but idyllic as well, this island is the perfect choice. This small island is just separated from another famous island of Kefalonia by a narrow channel. In Ithaki, you will be assured that your destination is not crowded and noisy – truly a place to experience what is Greece.

Don’t expect to have some nightlife in this place for this island is truly solemn for those who truly want a relaxing getaway. Instead, the island is gifted with magnificent scenery and landscape as well as archeological sites which makes scuba-diving strictly prohibited in this island.

Ithaki island should be one your destinations when sailing in Greece especially on a chartered yachts. Yachts charters can provide you accessibility to the beaches, small gulf and bays in the island which are often times in accessible expect for a water transport.

Popular beaches include Aetos, Gidaki, Agios Ioannis and Sarakiniko. Through a luxury yacht, you can visit beaches in the western coast that are totally secluded. The main harbour of Vathi is located in a spacious and large bay of Molos Bay while other places to moor are the small harbour of Frikes as well as the bays of Kioni, Pera Pigadhi, Agios Andreou and Port of Polis.