Island Walks - Getting here

Getting to Ithaca is not easy. You have to take the journey in your stride, just like Odysseus. The approach is always by sea because there's no airport.

Fortunately it's not too difficult to make your own travel arrangements. During summer there are regular charter flights to Kefalonia, Ithaca's sister island. From Kefalonia's airport you take a taxi to the port of Sami and catch the ferry to Ithaca (takes approx. 30 minutes).

Or you can book a flight to Preveza (Lefkada) and take a ferry to Ithaca from there (approx. 1½ hour). You can find accomodation via the internet.

For detailed travel info and accomodations, see the Greek Travel Pages or hOME Ithaca Greece.

You can drive around the island by car or scooter within a day. The main roads are good, with a lot of bends and little traffic. Cycling is also possible, but walking is the best way to really get to know the island.

To get around quick and easy, a scooter or moped is
recommended. You need a bit of experience and a
drivers licence. You can hire a scooter for a day.
The longer you hire it, the cheaper it gets.

Taxis: You can phone for a taxi or flag one down.
They'll take you if there's room, because usually taxis
are shared. Most taxi drivers speak English.
Taxis are always awaiting the arrival of the
ferries as well.

It's also quite common (and safe) to hitch a ride. Sometimes people will even offer you a lift if they see you walking. There's just one main road, so you're always going in the right direction.

The bus makes 2 daily rounds on the island: early in the morning and in the afternoon. It's mainly used as a schoolbus. There are a few regular places where the bus will stop, but you can also ask the driver to stop anywhere along the road.