Ionian Islands
Jewels of the Adriatic

Ionian Islands

Region Overview

Strung along the western coast of Greece, the Ionian Islands bear the unmistakable mark of centuries of Venetian rule. Their elegant Renaissance towns, fortified harbors, and lush green hillsides stand apart from the rest of Greece and offer a distinctly Mediterranean blend of Italian refinement and Greek warmth.

What to Lookout For

  • The Venetian old town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most elegant cityscapes in the Mediterranean
  • The legendary island of Ithaca, mythical home of Odysseus, with its secluded bays and timeless villages
  • The dramatic coastline and Venetian fortifications of Zakynthos and Kefalonia, framing some of Greece's most beautiful waters

Places Worth Visiting

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