The sapphire waters of the Ionian Sea welcome you to paradise. Kefalonia, Corfu, Zakynthos (Zante), Lefkada, Ithaca, and Paxos. all are wonderful holiday destinations off the west coast of Greece that you’ll adore discovering. The 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. You’ll also find that the hospitable citizens have music in their souls.

Ionian islands

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Kayaking in Kefalonia
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Aerial drone photo of beautiful paradise beach of Afales and white beach in beautiful Ionian island of Ithaki
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The cliffs by Lefkada’s Porto Katsiki beach reach a height of 100m
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It’s time to explore everything you’ll recall about Kefalonia for a lifetime
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The sight of the paragliders, who launch from the green mountain backdrop and arc overhead before settling on the beach
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