THE
ISLAND OF CORFU or KERKYRA, IONIAN ISLANDS OF GREECE
An enchanting island,
aromatic pine trees, superb beaches, secluded coves, dramatic coastlines
and traditional hill villages. Long the peoples favourite and committed
to tourism yet still diverse enough to provide for all tastes. Quiet
or crazy - whatever you want Corfu has it all..
THE GREEK ISLANDS OF THE IONIAN SEA - The Ionian Islands
hug the West Coast of Greece and are distinguished from many of the
other Greek Islands by their fertile and lush appearance, brought about
by exposure to winter rains. Some of the most stunning beaches are to
be found amongst the Ionian chain. Good choices for the independent
minded traveller would be Kefalonia or Lefkas; for the more traditional
holiday Corfu and Zakynthos also known as Zante are very popular. Ithaca
legendary home of Odysseus and Paxos attract a less mainstream clientele
as they cannot be reached with direct flights. Spring time in the Ionian
chain is a truly delightful experience as the abundance of wild flowers
fills the air with a rich aroma - indeed the Italians named Zakynthos
Ile fiore di Levante flower of the East because the sailors could detect
the perfume of flowers before they caught sight of the island.
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