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 The Ionian Islands stretch along the western
coast of the central part of the Greek mainland
and further to the south along the western coast
of the Peloponnese. They form an independent
group of twelve small and large islands, each
with its own distinctive character. The seven
principal ones are, from north to south:
Corfu usually known as Kerkyra, Paxos also known
as Paxi, Lefkada also known as Lefkas, Ithaca
usually known as Ithaki, Kefallonia often known
as Kefalonia / Cephalonia / Kefallinia,
Zakynthos sometimes known as Zante, Kythira
sometimes known as Cerigo.
Their unique
natural beauty combines with their long history
and a blend of various cultures and influences
that have left their stamp on the islands. |
