Anchorage· Ithaca· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Pera Pigadi (Arethusa Spring)
38° 19.8′ N · 20° 44.6′ E
Three small beaches and a sheltered gap behind the islet of Pera Pigadi (Agios Ilias) on Ithaca's southeast coast — the landing for the walk up to the Arethusa spring and Raven's Rock of the Odyssey.
Practical
Position is the middle (longer) beach. North cove (confined) 38.33118, 20.74386; south beach 38.32776, 20.74523 — take a line to the rocks just north. On the islet itself is a minute harbour: stern-to or alongside the stubby 13 m mole or 28 m quay, mud and weed, too shallow alongside for larger monohulls, and a lee shore in WNW katabatic gusts. Rats on the islet were eradicated using a semi-feral cat — visitors bring cat food and water.
Best for
Overnight anchorage below the Arethusa spring
Nearby
- Arethusa Spring Hike0.2 NM away
- Agios Andreas Bay (Ag Andreou, Ithaca)0.9 NM away
- Antri Bay (Ithaca)1.7 NM away
- Perachori Wine Festival (Ithaca)2.1 NM away
- Sarakiniko Bay (Ithaca)2.1 NM away
- Lea's Beach Bar (Sarakiniko)2.2 NM away
- Ithaca Health Centre (Vathi)2.3 NM away
- Kassianos Fuel Station (Vathi, Ithaca)2.3 NM away