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

CORFU

Kerkyra (Corfu), the queen of the Ionian Sea with Venetian charm has become world famous. Worthseeing in Corfu: The historic center, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Magnificent neoclassical buildings: the Palace of Michael and George Liston, the Lodgia Lodgia. St. George Liston Palace, Nobel Loggia, the Latin Metropolis, the rotunda of Thomas Mitland, the Parliament of the Ionian Islands, the Kapodistrian Family Palace. The eternal guardians of the city: the Old Fortress (16th century) on a double-topped rock and the New Fortress, a masterpiece of the Ionian Islands.  New Fortress - masterpieces of cubic-shaped fortification art. The tiny islet of Pondikonisi with the 13th century temple of Pantokrates. Sidari and CanalD'Amour beaches.

SIVOTA

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

LEFCAS

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

- The famous 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 on Mili beach

-Paragliding on Katizma beach

- Levkata Light house on the site of Apollo's temple

- St. Mavra Fortress in Giroux

- Agios Nikitas village without cars

- Venetianancient olive grove

- Dimosari Waterfalls and Blue Lake

- Lentildishes from the mountain village of Eglouvia

ITHACA

Ithaca needs no recommendation. This small island is well known the world over. It is the 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. At the top of Aetos Hill, you'll see the ruins of an ancient citadel, which the locals call Odysseus' palace. Ithaca is an ideal place for diving. The seafloor around the island is covered with meadows of seaweed, a real Poseidon's kingdom, with caves and reefs. Sometimes you can even spot harbor seals on therocky shores. What to see in Ithaca:

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

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

- The 17th-century Kataron Monastery.

- Cave in Loizo

ZAKINF

The most southern 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 most beautiful beaches: Navajo, Lagana, Gerakas, Vasilikos, Marathonisi, The BlueCaves.

- Shipwreck Bay - exotic white sand and turquoise waters.

- National Marine Park dedicated to Caretta caretta turtles.

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

- The temple with the relic of St. Dionysius.

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

- The islets of Strofades near Zakynthos: a fortress-monastery which dates backto 1440

KEFALONIA

Among the other 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 great opportunity to experience the whole range of water games. Worthseeing on Kefalonia:

- Argostoliis the capital and one of the island's ports. Spacious squares, cobbledpedestrian streets, traditional mansions and an incredibly picturesque harbor. It's home to the Koryalenios Library, one of the largest in Greece, the Archaeological Museum, the Historical and Ethnographic Museum and the Kefalos Theater.

- The Enos mountain range is in the status of a National Reserve. There grows unique black spruce and stunted horses Equus caballus.

- Myrtos beach with huge cliffs, Petani beach with fine pebbles, Xi beach with red sand and emerald water, as well as the huge beach of Skala. Beach Poros looks like a mountain diving into the sea, and Makris Yalos beach is home to the best beach bars.

- The town of Asos: Venetian mansions, huge plane trees, date palms and the Venetian castle from the 16th century.

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

- Melissani Cave.

PAXOS (PAXI)

Exotic beaches: emerald and turquoise waters. Rich nature: centuries-old Olive groves, dense thickets and vineyards descending directly to the water. Unique sensations: the white rock of Erimiti against the sunset, caves and ancientwells, tasty wine. Worthseeing:

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

- Orkos beaches on Paxi

- St.Nicholas Castle

- The portcity of Gaios

- Sacred olive grove

- Famous water tanks

- Grottoesin Achaia

- Hermiti Cliff

-Ortholithos Rock

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