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.
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History
In the year 1799 the Ionian Islands were taken over by the Russian Turks after it was surrendered to them. During the period of 1815 to 1864 the Briti...
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Population
The population of the Ionian Islands as in 2011 stood at 207,855 with Corfu being the most populous island with the number being 104,371 and Zante fol...
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Climate
The Ionian Islands have a Mediterranean climate where the summers are sunny and hot and the winters rainy and mild. July and August are the hottest mo...
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