The village on the slope above Vathy, three kilometres up and several degrees cooler, with terraces of vines and olives and a view down into the harbour. Below it lie the ruins of Palaiochora, the medieval settlement the villagers abandoned, with Byzantine churches still standing among the walls. The evening tavernas here look straight down on the lights of the capital.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- The Homeric sitesThe Cave of the Nymphs, the School of Homer above Stavros and the Arethusa Spring — none of them ticketed, which is part of the pleasure.See guided tours →
- Gidaki by boatThe island's famous pebble beach, reached by boat from Vathy or a stiff forty-minute walk over the headland.See boat trips →
- Paired with KefaloniaThere is no airport: most people arrive from Sami on Kefalonia, which makes the two islands an easy pair rather than a choice.See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Perachori?
Perachori is in Perachori, Ithaca, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is there an entry fee at Perachori?
No — entry is free.
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