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Lefkada Meganisi Skorpions Kastos Kalamos Ithaca Kefalonia Zakynthos
The fourth largest of the Ionian Islands, known as “Eptanisia” in Greek. It is
less than 100 meters from the mainland of Greece linked by a floating bridge.
Lefkada has an exceptional flora with many pine forests, olive groves and
cypress trees creating the distinctive landscape. 70% mountainous, its highest
peak being 1182m situated in the center of the island at Stavrota.
The private Island belonging to the famous shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
Since the death of most of the family ownership has fallen to Athina , his
granddaughter, who has apparently put the island up for sale recently.
Swimming here in the crystal clear waters is a must.
A small island to the east of Lefkada approximately 20 sq km. It has a
permanent population of 1,200 and consists of three villages, Spartachori,
Vathy and Katomeri each with pretty little ports. There are several bays
where safe harbour can be found and the southeast coast has a few caves,
including the famous cave of Papanikolis, which has a history of being the
hiding place of a submarine during the Second World War and is also the
second largest cave in Greece.
A very small uninhabited island between Meganisi and Kastos. A haven for
wild birds and sometimes home to the rare Mediterranean monk seal, it also
provides habitat for a colony of protected species of large clam. Its’
transparent blue water makes for a fabulous swim stop.
This small unspoiled island has a surface area of 6 sq km and is only 900
meters at its widest point. Around 50 people inhabit this timeless village with
its beautiful coastline and many hidden beaches of white and turquoise.
A little busier than Kastos but still not much in the way of tourism, only 20 sq
km, home to around 500 people. Its highest peak is 200m. Half covered in a
pine forest of a particular genus which grows almost to the waters’ edge in
places such as Asprogiali, a stunning little beach on the northern tip of the
island.
Legendary home of Odysseus according to some historians. Since the
earthquake of 1953, the main port, Vathy, was rebuilt in the Venetian style,
creating a beautifully picturesque bay.
One of the larger Ionian Islands famous for its beautiful beaches
but more famous amongst sailors for the strong winds that form in
the Ithaca – Kefalonia channel, providing some excellent sailing
opportunities.
The spectacular coastline of Zakynthos is famous. In the north the Blue Caves
and Shipwreck Beach, at the south a national marine park with nesting sites
of the loggerhead turtle. The island is diverse enough to provide places to
relax and get away from it all but also caters to those looking for full on
entertainment.