Vathi

Description

Vathi or Vathy or Port Vathi is the main harbour of the island of Ithaca in the Ionian Sea of Greece and lies at the head of a long inlet on the E coast, four miles S of Kioni and five miles S of Frikes.It is a popular destination for yachts of all sizes during the season, as it provides a number of berthing opportunities as well as a good anchorage off the town. Shelter in the harbour is relatively good in the prevailing W-NW winds, although there is usually a chop in the afternoon sea breezes which can become quite uncomfortable at times, especially on parts of the S quay. Sometimes during the busiest periods local agents attempt to reserve spaces for their clients on the main yacht quay, which has led to some minor confrontations in the past. The town is, nevertheless, a good base for hiring a car or scooter to visit the various attractions of the island of for replenishing stocks from its several provisions shops and supermarkets.

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