Ionian Islands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ionian Islands (Modern Greek: Ιόνια νησιά, Ionia nisia; Ancient Greek, Katharevousa: Ἰόνιαι Νῆσοι, Ionioi Nēsoi) are a group of islands in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece.
The Ionian Islands – Complete island Guide | Discover Greece
WEBThe major islands of Greece’s Ionian Sea lived for centuries under Venetian rule and it shows in their castles and churches. Carpeted with olive trees, pines and vineyards, the Ionian Islands are fertile and green, a stunning setting for award-winning white-sand beaches and peacock-blue waters.
Ionian Islands – Travel Guide (Including How to Island Hop)
WEBJun 8, 2021 · Best Places to Go in the Ionian Islands. Highlights of the Ionian islands include: UNESCO-listed Corfu Town; Coastal scenery of north Corfu; Lake Korission and Issos dune beach, Corfu; Beautiful coastal villages Fiskardo, Assos on Kefalonia, Frikes and Kioni on Ithaki, and Loggos on Paxos; Sandy beaches Vrika and Voutoumi on …
Ionian Islands - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 19, 2021 · The Ionian Islands are a group of islands that are located off the western coast of Greece in the eastern part of the Ionian Sea. Collectively, the Ionian islands occupy a total land area of 2,306.94 km 2 and comprise seven major islands and several smaller islands.
Ionian Islands | Greece, Map, History, & Population | Britannica
WEBIonian Islands, island group off the west coast of Greece, stretching south from the Albanian coast to the southern tip of the Peloponnese (Modern Greek: Pelopónnisos), and often called Heptanesos (“Seven Islands”). The islands are Corfu (Kérkyra), Cephallenia (Kefaloniá), Zacynthus (Zákynthos),
All You Should Know About Visiting the Ionian Islands, Greece
WEBApr 10, 2024 · The best known and most visited Ionian Islands are: Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Lefkada. The less famous, but equally beautiful are the islands of Ithaca, Paxos and Kythira. All these islands are renowned for their natural beauty, rich history and interesting culture.
Ionian - Visit Greece
WEBDuring the period of Ottoman rule in the rest of Greece, the Ionian Islands were European dominions; this exposure to the western way of life has led to a cultural and artistic development that is evident today in their architectural heritage, their charming dialect, customs and traditions. On cosmopolitan Corfu Island, our suggestions on must ...
Ionian Islands travel - Lonely Planet | Greece, Europe
WEBIonian Islands. Greece, Europe. With their cooler climate, abundant olive and cypress trees, and forested mountains, the Ionians are a lighter, greener variation on the Greek template. Venetian, French and British occupiers have all helped to shape the islands’ architecture, culture and (excellent) cuisine, and contributed to the unique feel ...
Top things to do in the Ionian Islands | Discover Greece
WEBIonian Islands: Emerald isles in a sapphire sea, Greece. READING TIME. As long as it takes to eat a Greek salad. From action holidays on Zante and village-hopping on Corfu to the best food of Kefalonia and sailing to Paxos and Antipaxos, we’ve cherry-picked the top things to do in the Ionian Islands. Getting active on Zante.
Ionian Greece: Complete Travel Guide | Greeka
WEBCorfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Lefkada are the liveliest and most popular holiday islands while Ithaca, Paxi, Kythira, and Meganisi are ideal for calm and relaxing holidays. Let’s explore the Ionian islands! • How to get there • Photos • Beaches • Where to stay • Map • Sightseeings. EXPLORE THE IONIAN ISLANDS.
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