Kefalonia Ithaca efalonia is an Ionian island off the west coast of Greece of dramatic mountains, thickly forested hillsides, pale golden beaches and a cobalt coloured sea. Covered by pine forest and carpeted with wild sage, oregano, thyme and rosemary, the entire island is surrounded by fantastic shorelines that sweep down from secret coves with white pebbles in the north, discovered by boat or on foot, to golden sands in the south, sloping gently into the warm sparkling sea. Essentially laid-back, there is however no shortage of activities for the holidaymaker: visit fascinating castles and museums which give an insight into the island's history and culture; explore Mount Ainos, the habitat of a breed of rare wild horse and one of Greece's ten national parks; or participate in the land or water based sports which abound. Ithaca, which lies just east of the northeast coast of Kefalonia, is the least developed and arguably one of the most beautiful islands in the Ionian group, with pretty pebble beaches and a mountainous interior speckled with pine forests, cypresses, olive groves and vineyards. Hikers and discerning tourists love this green and tranquil island which is said to be the much-loved kingdom of Homer's mythical hero Odysseus. Islands worthy of an Odyssey K Gadiki Beach, Ithaca Sami Vathi Poros Skala Argostoli Lourdas Q Q Assos Fiscardo Lixouri 18
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