EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IONIAN ISLANDS GREECE

Being traditionally called the Heptanese, the Ionian Islands Greece comprises of seven major islands and many smaller ones. The seven islands are Corfu, Ithaca, Cephalinia, Paxi, Lefkada, Kythira and Zakynthos. While Kythira is located off Peloponesses which is the south of the Greek mainland, in the southernmost tip, the other islands are in the Ionian Sea off Greece at the west coast. The total area of the Ionian Islands is 2,307 kilometers. What makes these Islands a must visit destination are their natural splendor, traditional settlements, beaches, beautiful coasts, scenic villages, flourishing gardens and lovely countryside. This place offers stunning views of the sea, the islets and the smaller islands as well as the vast stretches of greeneries and mountains. The exotic waters and the scenic beauty of the Ionian Islands make this place visited by large numbers of tourists every year. The most visited island among the seven is the Corfu Island. All the islands are accessible by ferry service from the mainland ports of Igoumenitsa, Chlemoutsi and Patra. You can reach the larger islands by air.