The Way to Paleochora
If you are the kind of person that can't travel without packing his trekking shoes, Ithaka will offer you a few options to satisfy your passion. There are a few trails all around the island that you can easily follow without any guide. There is a full list online, so you can identify the most suitable for you. Of course the scorching sun of July and August is not the ideal condition to do a long one (unless you like to wake up very early!) but there are also a few short walks that will take you to interesting ancient sites and that you really shouldn't miss during your stay on the island. The walk from Perahori to the ancient village of Paleochora is absolutely a must. Paleochora used to be the island capital during the Middle Ages but had been abandoned in the 16th century so what you will be able to see is mainly some ancient house ruins and a couple of old churches. The latter plus the amazing views of Vathi's bay will make the walk worth. Once in Perah...