# Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs

> Vathy, Ithaca's capital, lies on a deep natural harbour guarded by the islet of Lazaretto and was rebuilt in Venetian style after the 1953 earthquake.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ithaca-vathy/

Vathy, Ithaca's capital, lies on a deep natural harbour guarded by the islet of Lazaretto and was rebuilt in Venetian style after the 1953 earthquake. The Cave of the Nymphs, linked to Odysseus, is about 3 km north-east but reported closed to visitors, so check locally.

- **Nearest town:** Vathy, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.3647, 20.7202

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Kefalonia and Ithaca: caves, beaches and Ionian harbours](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-kefalonia-ithaca/)

## Nearby

- [Melissani Cave and Lake](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-melissani-cave/) – 15 km
- [Assos Village and Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-assos/) – 16 km
- [Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-myrtos-beach/) – 16 km
- [Drogarati Cave](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-drogarati-cave/) – 16 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs?

Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs is in Vathy, Greece, at GPS 38.3647, 20.7202. It is about 52 km from Lefkada.

### Can you camp near Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Night free spot camp, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs?

Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kefalonia and Ithaca: caves, beaches and Ionian harbours.

### What is there to see near Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs?

Places worth a stop nearby: Melissani Cave and Lake (15 km), Assos Village and Castle (16 km), Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia (16 km) and Drogarati Cave (16 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)