Ithaka (Pisaetos) – Kyllini
Ferries to Greece
Ithaka (Pisaetos) – Kyllini
Ferries to Greece
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Ithaka is the second-smallest of the Ionian Islands that streak across the western coast of Greece. The entire island is shaped by an undulating vista of tree-topped hills, their scrubby slopes rising from the ragged shoreline of the crystal-blue Ionian Sea. The landscape is split into two regions, roughly arranged in a north-south formation, bridged by a narrow isthmus known by locals as the Eagle. Though small, Ithaka has a rich and varied history stretching as far back as the mid-1600’s BCE. During this founding era, the island is believed to have been the capital of the ancient Ionian Kingdom when it was inhabited by the Greek peoples of Mycenae. Centuries later the island was immortalised in Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey; Ithaka featuring as the homeland of the tale’s eponymous hero King Odysseus. The port of Ithaka forms part of the tiny Pisaetos marina on the island’s populated southern region. It sits on a secluded spot of the west-facing coast overlooking the Strait of Ithaka with the nearest town of Ithaki (the island capital), 4 miles away further inland. The port consists of nothing more than a small anchorage on one edge of a shallow bay. There are no passenger facilities here, meaning that food, drink, and other supplies must be bought before arrival. Though relatively isolated, travelling to Pisaetos marina is relatively straightforward. A single road connects the facility to the main town of Ithaki on a route that cuts through the heartland hills before tracing the pristine shores of the Molos Gulf. The only form of public transportation on the island comes in the form of buses that run on a limited schedule between the island’s biggest settlements, but these services do not stop near the port. A number of ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Kefalonian Lines sail the short distance south to the Greek mainland town of Kyllini and hop west to the towns of Sami and Poros on the large island of Kefalonia. Levante Ferries sail to Sami too, as well as offering another route to the sprawling city of Patras in western Greece.
A coastal town with just over one thousand inhabitants, Kyllini Port belongs to a community in the municipal unit of Kastro-Kyllini, Greece. Found on the coast bordering the Ionian Sea, Kyllini is much like many coastal resorts in Greece with its stunning beaches and scorching temperatures. The thermal springs of Kyllini are a particular highlight, dubbed as the largest beach facility in the western Peloponnese. Away from the beach, visitors will find picturesque countryside surrounding numerous historic landmarks, a perfect way to spend a cheap day out. The major attraction in the history scene is Chlemoutsi Castle, which is made up of the main castle, a hexagonal building and an inner courtyard. The town is also only 40 minutes away by car from the famous Ancient Olympia, such an interesting place that it is worth leaving early to make the day worthwhile. Getting around the town is relatively easy - there is a railway station which is set nearly in the heart of the city. The centre of the town is quite small and easy to navigate around by foot, although it is possibly best to get a taxi to the port area. There are a few daily sailings from the port, crossing to other areas of Greece. All are relatively short crossings, typically lasting just over an hour and are provided by Kefalonian Lines and Levante Ferries.
