Florias House

Enjoy your holiday on Ithaca

Florias House is just a short drive down the mountain to Afales or Polis Beach, and a little further north to all the Frikes and Kioni baysides and beaches. Food markets, chemist, bakery, ATM and restaurants and cafe bars can be found in the northern center of Stavros, again just a short drive down the mountain.

During the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Venetian period, Exoghi was one of the main habitations of Ithaca and is one of the oldest villages on the island. It granted safety from the pirates through its high position on Mt. Neion and a good view of the channel, the sea and the bays around the northern part of the island. Following the effacing of the pirates in the 16th century, part of the population moved closer to the coast, forming the villages of Stavros and Platrithias.

The church of Aghia Marina in the centre of Exoghi is the villages' far seen icon with its bell tower standing high over northern Ithaki. Excavations at the east side of Exoghi, towards Platrithias, discovered that the area was full of ancient and Byzantine ruins. Evidence of buildings, wells, interesting objects, tools and coins from different periods were uncovered.

Walk up to the top of the mountain to Pernarakia and visit the small uninhabited monastery of Panaghia (Holy Virgin) for the most exceptional and expanisve views, not only across Northern Ithaca, but across the Ionian sea to Lefkada and beyond. The Monastery was operational until WWII.