Plate
€145
Hotel Avg
€230
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
45km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Ithaca
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Ithaca, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The mythical isle of Odysseus: pristine emerald bays, secluded coves, and serene Ionian island bliss. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.8/10 in romanticism, Ithaca offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Ithaca has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Ithaca
Main advantages
- One of Greece's most unspoiled and authentic islands, completely spared from commercial overtourism.
- Pristine crystal-clear emerald waters and sheltered coves ideal for private beach and sailing weddings.
- Warm traditional Greek hospitality in luxury stone villas offering panoramic Ionian views.
Points to keep in mind
- No commercial airport on the island; guests arrive via Kefalonia Airport (EFL) followed by a short scenic ferry.
- Intimate boutique capacity best tailored to weddings under 120 guests.
The style in Ithaca
Dominant Style
Intimate Ionian Sanctuary & Barefoot Mythological Charm
Local Tradition
Bridal arrival aboard a handcrafted wooden caique, ceremonial olive-leaf crowns (stefana), and traditional honeyed rovani wedding cake
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Ithaca
Lazaretto Island Chapel & Vathy Bay
Historic chapel on a pine islet in the center of Vathy harbor, accessible exclusively by private boat.
Perantzada 1811 Art Hotel
Neoclassical boutique hotel featuring an elevated infinity pool gazing over Vathy bay.
Kioni Bay Waterfront Estates
Traditional private stone residences in the amphitheater cove of Kioni surrounded by evergreen hills.
Wedding traditions in Greece
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Stefana
Wedding crowns joined by a ribbon placed on the couple's heads and swapped three times.
Koufeta
Sugared almonds in odd numbers gifted to guests to symbolize the indivisibility of the marriage.
Legal requirements to marry in Greece
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Town Hall (Demarcheio)
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Publish a marriage notice in a local Greek newspaper at least 15 days prior.
- Submit the license application to the local town hall.
- Civil ceremony before the mayor or Orthodox religious ceremony.
- Register the marriage at the Civil Registry Office (Lixiarchio) within 40 days.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Greece- Apostilled certificate of marital capacity officially translated into Greek.
- Birth certificate translated and apostilled.
- Copy of the local newspaper announcement.
How to get there from Greece
Main airports
Rail
Hellenic Train
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Athens · London · Rome
Typical vendors in Greece
What Greek couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Ithaca
Precio medio: ~230€/noche
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Vuelos a Ithaca
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Que hacer en Ithaca
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Ithaca for a romantic destination wedding in Greece?
Ithaca is the world's mythological emblem of homecoming and devoted love: free from cruise crowds, with turquoise waters and tranquil beauty.
What is the expected budget for a wedding in Ithaca?
Gourmet Greek seafood and local lamb banquets range from €130 to €250 per person. An intimate celebration for 60 guests averages €20,000 to €42,000.
How do guests travel to Ithaca?
Guests fly into Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) and take a short 25-minute scenic ferry from Sami port to Ithaca.
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Wedding Weather in Ithaca
Rain forecasting, average temperatures and 5-year history to organize your plan B in Ithaca.
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