What's New On Ithaca Greece
June 2022
Wednesday 1st - With Rementzo in Frikes closed, the village seems very quiet, but there is a new place in town called Arkeisios where we tried a hamburger from their menu. It's basically a bar and cafe but do have club sandwiches and hamburgers through brunch lunch. I was served by Panoghiti. Friendly and accommodating with my allergies. I'll definitely hang out there more. Find a table under the shade of the tree looking out to the bay.
Thursday 2nd - Below - Arkeisios, the new bar and cafe in Frikes.
Above - Lakis from Kohili Restaurant in Vathy.
Above and Below - Cafe Del Sol in Vathy.
Above - Karamela Cafe. Sometimes you can hear some live music in the garden. Ask Spiro what's happening this season.
Above and Below - The new paving where the old port in Vathy was.
Above - The lovely Australians are here.
Saturday 4th - If you haven't been to Ithaca for awhile, which many haven't, you'll notice alot more shops open on the shorefront and in the back streets. There's such a great selection of all kinds of gifts and jewellery and clothing.
Below - Early morning at Sirines in Vathy.
Above - Pandazis Vegetable and Fruit market is always buzzing with shoppers.
Above - Maki from Margarita Cafe is a northern Ithacan instituion. Stavros wouldn't be the same without him.
Tuesday 7th - We've been having record high temperatures this past week for this early in June. Yesterday a forecast 34C, but it felt like 38C. It's supposed to cool down sometime today and I think everyone is hoping for a little cool change. Not too big. Swimming has started early with this heatwave.
Below - You have an invitation to GAIA. So happy to see a health food shop on Ithaca. Some very delicious alternatives to the chemically charged fast food we have become accustomed to, but our bodies, not so much. You can find location and more details here: https://www.ithacagreece.com/gaia/gaia.html
Thursday 9th - Summer is here early with high temperatures and still, warm seas.
Above - A canoe stop in Kioni.
Monday 13th - It's the Pentecost and the Monday of the Holy Spirit public holiday in Greece. Now that's a mouthful, but it's a day off for many, some of those, coming to Ithaca for this long weekend.
June 2022
Summer on Ithaca Greece
Wednesday 1st
Blue skies and sunshine depict the first day of June.
Above - It's not difficult to find a little chapel tucked away in the back streets of Vathy.
Thursday 2nd - Looking like it will be a busy summer season. Of course there are more people in Vathy, but even the north is getting quite a few visitors now. Below - Christo from Taxi Tours.
Saturday 4th - More and more people around the traps every day now.
Above - Gaia. So very happy to see that a Health Food/ Bio shop has opened in Vathy. Natural products, Vegan products, Healthy snacks and tonics. Love it! You'll find it by making your way up past the National Bank from the Village Square in Vathy and you'll see the red canope.on the right.
A hot day yesterday made the water look very tempting.
Tuesday 7th - It's definitely beginning to look and feel like Summer as more and more visitors grace out shores.
Thursday 9th - The sound of crickets chirping, mopeds and laughter all around during this time of year, oh and let's not forget the clanking of cutlery as locals and visitors alike enjoy the Greek dishes served up on the island.
Below - Gaia, Ithacas one and only Natural food store.
Above - Ageri restaurant in Frikes is gaining an excllent reputation for it's creative and classic menu.
Monday 13th - Happy Holiday to those lucky enough to escape to Ithaca for the public holiday of the Holy Spirit.
