Here you will see findings from the northern part of Ithaca dating back to the early-Helladic to the Roman period. The building was constructed in 1933. It was renovated in 1994. Most of the finds come from excavations in Cave Loizos and Pilkata. The excavations were conducted by the British Archaeological School of Athens. While the findings in Loizos were of religious character, Pilikata brought to surface a prehistoric settlement.

Among the most important findings, you will see:

The Monastery of the Kathara, pilgrimage and reference point for all inhabitants of Ithaca, is built on the south-eastern peak of the Homeric Mount Nirito in a nice corner, 600m from the sea and 15 km. from Vathy. The history of the monastery begins in 1696.

The history of the image of the Virgin is even older, as reported by Father Theodosius Dendrinos in the second edition of his book 'The Monastery of Our Lady of Kathara, Ithaca'. In local dialect the name “Kathara” means the twigs and small shrubs which are cut and burned to clear some place.

From Perachori there is a footpath which leads to the ruined medieval Palaiochora, where there are churches with wonderful Byzantine frescoes. The view during the ascent is impressive.

It is the third mountain village of Ithaca and one of the oldest settlements on the island.  It is 21 km from Vathi and it is situated at an altitude of 350 m. on  Niion mountain. In the Middle Ages and the early Venetian Times, Exogi was one of the main settlements of Ithaca because of its position that could see the northern part of the island and provide safety from pirate raids. In the early 19th century, the inhabitants moved to the settlements of Stavros and Platrithia and later a wave of migration resulted in the dramatic reduction of the population.

This small bay is located east of Vathy and has turquoise waters and a beautiful beach ideal for relaxation.