Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands or Eptanisia (Greek Επτάνησα), as they are called because of their number, are located along the western part of Greece and south along the western Peloponnese.

The IonianIslands or Eptanisia (Greek Επτάνησα), as they are called because of theirnumber, are located along the western part of Greece and south along thewestern Peloponnese.

The IonianIslands complex consists of a total of twelve large and small islands, eachwith a different history. Due to their geographical position (at the crossroadsof three continents), these islands have been inhabited by a number of people.The islands have been inhabited since ancient times. The islands are blessedwith generous nature, endless beauty and have been influenced by greatcultures, creating their own unique identity each one of them

 

CORFUISLAND

Kerkyra(Corfu), the queen of the Ionian Sea with Venetian charm has become worldfamous.

Worthseeing in Corfu: The historic center, listed as a World Heritage Site byUNESCO. Magnificent neoclassical buildings: the Palace of Michael and GeorgeListon, the Lodgia Lodgia. St. George Liston Palace, Nobel Loggia, the LatinMetropolis, the rotunda of Thomas Mitland, the Parliament of the IonianIslands, the Kapodistrian Family Palace. The eternal guardians of the city: theOld Fortress (16th century) on a double-topped rock and the New Fortress, amasterpiece of the Ionian Islands.  NewFortress - masterpieces of cubic-shaped fortification art. The tiny islet ofPondikonisi with the 13th century temple of Pantokrates. Sidari and CanalD'Amour beaches.

 

SIVOTAISLAND

Sivota is apicturesque seaside village. Dotted with abundant pine forests, olive grovesand thickets of cypresses, Sivota is one of the most beautiful seaside villagesin the world. Sivota is one of the most popular resorts in the region. Sivotais located in a cozy little bay and has many beautiful sandy beaches withwell-developed infrastructure, hotels for every taste and color, from theexpensive new-fashioned hotels for every taste and color, from expensivenew-fashioned to modest budget, and many traditional Greek taverns andrestaurants. Be sure to try the local cuisine, in particular, dishes from fishand seafood. Sivota has a wide range of traditional taverns as well as modernand fashionable restaurants to satisfy any gourmet. You can also visit themountain and beach resort of Igoumenitsa, or you can head to beautiful Janina,Dodoni, Zagorohoria, Parga and the famous Vikosa Gorge.

 

LEFCASISLAND

A“mainland” island of the Ionian Sea with perfect beaches and a breeze perfectfor kiting, windsurfing and paragliding.

perfect forkiting, windsurfing and paragliding.

What awaitsyou on the island:

- Thefamous beaches of Lefkada : emerald colored water, clean sand or white pebbles- Katizma, Egremni, Milos, Pefkoulia, Amoglossa and the “star” of the island -Porto Katsiki.

- Surfingat Vasiliki and Ay Yiannis beach

- Kiting onMili beach

-Paragliding on Katizma beach

- LevkataLighthouse on the site of Apollo's temple

- St. MavraFortress in Giroux

- AgiosNikitas village without cars

- Venetianancient olive grove

- DimosariWaterfalls and Blue Lake

- Lentildishes from the mountain village of Eglouvia

 

ITHACAISLAND

Ithacaneeds no recommendation. This small island is well known the world over. It isthe birthplace of Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War. His desire to return tohis beautiful home gave him the strength to withstand the blows of the gods. Atthe top of Aetos Hill, you'll see the ruins of an ancient citadel, which thelocals call Odysseus' palace. Ithaca is an ideal place for diving. The seafloor around the island is covered with meadows of seaweed, a real Poseidon'skingdom, with caves and reefs. Sometimes you can even spot harbor seals on therocky shores.

What to seein Ithaca:

- Kioni, anidyllic village. Stone houses, flowers, small cafes and taverns with tables bythe sea, atmospheric bars.

- Vati andLazareto: built on the banks of a fjord-like bay, the capital of Vathi, theisland's capital, charms with its traditional architecture. Museums, 24-hourbars and restaurants make up the small world of this city.

- The17th-century Kataron Monastery.

- Cave inLoizo

 

ZAKINFISLAND

Thesouthernmost island of the Ionian Sea, the Fiore di Levante (as the Venetianscalled it), the Greek island that has it all - it's all about Zakynthos.Zakynthos is the Greek island that has it all.

- The mostbeautiful beaches: Navajo, Lagana, Gerakas, Vasilikos, Marathonisi,

The BlueCaves.

- ShipwreckBay - exotic white sand and turquoise waters.

- NationalMarine Park dedicated to Caretta caretta turtles.

- The mostbeautiful area of Bokhali town: narrow streets with old houses and cafes,incredible views and the fortress of Zakynthos covered in greenery.

- Thetemple with the relic of St. Dionysius.

- 1900hectares of vineyards with 60 different varieties of grapes.

- Theislets of Strofades near Zakynthos: a fortress-monastery which

dates backto 1440

 

KEFALONIAISLAND

Among theother exotic islands of the Ionian Sea, the island of Kefalonia

stands out.An endlessly photographed island, often and much

discussedand much loved both at home and abroad.

It is aparadise for all water sports, a huge choice of diving spots and a greatopportunity to experience the whole range of water games.

a greatopportunity to try out the full range of water toys on your yacht.

Worthseeing on Kefalonia:

- Argostoliis the capital and one of the island's ports. Spacious squares,

cobbledpedestrian streets, traditional mansions and an incredibly picturesque harbor.

anincredibly picturesque harbor. It's home to the Koryalenios Library,

one of thelargest in Greece, the Archaeological Museum, the Historical and EthnographicMuseum and the Kefalos Theater.

- The Enosmountain range is in the status of a National Reserve. There grows

uniqueblack spruce and stunted horses Equus caballus.

- Myrtosbeach with huge cliffs, Petani beach with fine pebbles, Xi beach with

red sandand emerald water, as well as the huge beach of Skala. Beach

Poros lookslike a mountain diving into the sea, and Makris Yalos beach is home to the best

beach bars.

- The townof Asos: Venetian mansions, huge plane trees, date palms and the

Venetiancastle from the 16th century.

- The townof Fiskardo is a favorite of celebrities from all over the world.

- MelissaniCave.

 

PAXOSISLAND (PAXI)

Exoticbeaches: emerald and turquoise waters. Rich nature: centuries-old

Olivegroves, dense thickets and vineyards descending directly to the water.

Uniquesensations: the white rock of Erimiti against the sunset, caves and ancientwells, tasty wine.

wells,delicious wine - all this awaits you on the island of Paxi.

Worthseeing:

- AntipaxiIsland: 3 square kilometers of solid myrtle thickets, cypresses, pines andvineyards, as well as two marvelous beaches: Vrika and Vutumi. Vourika andVoutoumi. Antipaxi is also worth tasting the rare Fidia or Petrocorinth wine.“Petrocorinthos.

- Orkosbeaches on Paxi

- St.Nicholas Castle

- The portcity of Gaios

- Sacredolive grove

- Famouswater tanks

- Grottoesin Achaia

- HermitiCliff

-Ortholithos Rock

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