The biggest bay in the north of the island, a wide sweep of pale pebbles below the Platrithias valley, reached down a track from the main road. There is nothing there at all. It faces north-west, so it catches the sunset and also the swell — on a windy day it has surf and few swimmers. One of the emptiest beaches in the Ionian in June.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 Afales?
Afales is in Exogi, Ithaca, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Afales?
It is reached by a dirt road — fine for a careful driver in a normal car in dry weather, but check your rental terms, which often exclude unpaved roads.
Is Afales sandy or pebbly?
The beach is pebbles. Water shoes make getting in far more comfortable.
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