Holidays in Ionian Islands
After the Cyclades and Crete, the Ionian islands are the most popular greek islands complex of Greece. Located on the western side of the country, historically and culturally these islands are strongly connected to Italy. The architecture of the capital towns, including Corfu Town, Zakynthos Town and Argostoli, resembles a lot to the Venetian style as these islands were occupied by the Venetians in the Medieval times. Apart from this architectural style, the other characteristics of Ionian Greece are the green nature and the wonderful beaches. Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada are the most popular holiday islands.. This Ionian islands travel guide will give you all the necessary information to organize your holiday in Greece.
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Travel guide to Ionian, Greece
Located on the western side of Greece, the islands of the Ionian Sea are famous for their gorgeous beaches and the lush greenery. Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada are the most popular, while there are also few other secluded islands. Discover the best sightseeing with the help of our Ionian islands travel guide.
Travel info
The Ionian, in Greece, is located on the western side of Greece. This Greek islands group actually form the sea boundary of Greece with Italy. They are getting very popular in summer and they are famous for their exotic beaches and green landscape. The most popular islands are Corfu island, Zakynthos island and Kefalonia island. Our Ionian islands travel guide will give you all the necessary information to understand this region of Greece.
Select an island
Here are the Ionian islands travel guide that we have prepared with all islands of the Ionian Sea. Check useful tourist information and services about Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Lefkada and the other smaller Ionian islands that we suggest.
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Corfu
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Ithaca
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Kefalonia
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Kythira
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Lefkada
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Mathraki
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Meganisi
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Paxi
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Zakynthos
Accommodation
As they are getting very popular in summer, the Ionians provide many accommodation options, from luxurious resorts to traditional guesthouses. Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada have many hotels of all types, while the other islands provide less venues. Here are the accommodations that we propose in the Ionians, including hotels, villas and studios. Each accommodation is presented with photos, detailed text and Google map.
Villages
As the Ionians were occupied by the Venetians from the Medieval Era till the 19th century, this has left a strong impact on the architecture of the villages. The capital towns of the Ionian islands have an old part, which actually constitute the Medieval part of the town. These parts have a distinctive Venetian architecture with paved paths, elegant mansions with no balconies and street arches. Corfu Town has the most beautiful Venetian style, with two Medieval fortresses that used to protect the island in times of war. Apart from these Venetian towns, lovely villages in the islands can be found in the mountains or along the coastline. View our travel guide of Ionian villages and find information about some of the most beautiful villages of Greece.
Beaches
The Ionian islands are world famous for their exotic beaches that are frequently included among the best beaches in the world. Navagio in Zakynthos, Myrtos in Kefalonia, Agios Gordis in Corfu and Porto Katsiki in Lefkada are only few of these beaches that amaze visitors with their natural beauty and the fabulous waters. Every beach in Ionian Sea is a unique experience and offers something new, without losing the virgin landscape and the relaxing atmosphere. View our travel guide of Ionian beaches and find information about some of the best beaches in Greece.
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