🏖️ Beach · Organised beach
Dexa
Παραλία Δεξά
⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨👩👧 Family-friendly
The small bay just west of Vathy, a ten-minute walk from the harbour, and by tradition the place where the Phaeacians put the sleeping Odysseus ashore. Pebbles, calm shallow water, eucalyptus for shade and a canteen. It is the swim you can walk to from the capital, and the Cave of the Nymphs is on the slope directly above.
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.
- 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 Dexa?
Dexa is in Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Dexa?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Dexa sandy or pebbly?
The beach is pebbles. Water shoes make getting in far more comfortable.
Does Dexa have sunbeds and umbrellas?
Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.
Is Dexa good for children?
Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.
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