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Paralia Dexa Beach, Ithaca

Paralia Dexa beach, Ithaca, Greece
Paralia Dexa — Евгений Лыков, CC BY-SA 3.0

See practical info for Paralia Dexa in Ithaca, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

Where tradition says Odysseus landed

By tradition, this is where Odysseus landed on his return to Ithaca; the name ("Dexa") refers to the right side of Vathy’s harbour. It is the easiest beach, right beside Vathy, just off the road.

It is not sandy: coarse sand, pebbles and stones, in a narrow strip.

Region
Ithaca, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.37079, 20.70272

About this beach

Paralia Dexa has partial shelter in the maistros — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

Paralia Dexa is oriented towards the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and westerly winds.

Paralia Dexa has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Paralia Dexa has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Dexa beach get windy?

Paralia Dexa has partial shelter in the maistros — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Paralia Dexa beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Paralia Dexa beach like?

A pebbles beach with deep water.

What facilities does Paralia Dexa beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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