The main village of the northern half of the island, up on the saddle above Polis Bay, with a square, a bust of Odysseus, shops that stay open in winter and the island's second archaeological collection. It is where people in the north do their business. The School of Homer site and the Cave of Odysseus are both a few minutes away by car.
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 Stavros?
Stavros is in Stavros, Ithaca, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is there an entry fee at Stavros?
No — entry is free.
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