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Mikri Poli Beach, Ithaca

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

The little cove of Polis bay

Mikri Poli is a small cove in Polis bay, below the village of Stavros in northern Ithaca. It sits just west of the main Polis beach, with pebbles and rocks and deep water.

Polis bay takes its name from the ancient town that, by tradition, lies sunken beneath its waters. On the bay's northwestern side opens the Cave of Loizos, an important site of ancient worship where Mycenaean and Geometric finds came to light, along with the well-known mask fragment inscribed to Odysseus. Mikri Poli shares this historic setting as the smaller, wilder neighbour of the main beach.

It is unorganized, with a rocky, pebbled shore and few facilities, though there is parking nearby. Access is by a local road from the Stavros area.

Region
Ithaca, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.43894, 20.63383

About this beach

The bay at Mikri Poli opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Mikri Poli has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Mikri Poli has natural shade and parking nearby.

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