Villas on the Ionian Islands
Travel guide
Our guide to the Ionian Islands
Lying off the west coast of Greece, the Ionian Islands are green, mountainous, and fringed by idyllic beaches. There’s an island for all tastes, from fun-filled Corfu and buzzing Zakynthos to desert-island Antipaxos, and, thanks to our superlative collection of dream-filled villas, there’s a home from home to exceed all expectations, no matter your requirements.
Getting there
Fly to Sicily (Palermo, Catania, Trapani or Comiso airports).
At a glance
- Number of main islands: 7 (the traditional Greek name of the archipelago is Heptanese, meaning 7)
- Surface area: 2,306km²
- Population: 210,000 (approx)
- Highest point: Mount Ainos on Kefalonia (1,628m)
- Capital city: Corfu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Notable Ionian Islanders and residents: Odysseus, Ugo Foscolo, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) of Austria, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Durrells
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Our locations in the Ionian Islands
Lefkada
Emerald-green mountains, chalky cliffs, windsurfing, sailing, buzzing towns, timeless villages and wine: the Ionian island of Lefkada possesses an uncanny ability to delight those who choose it.
Zakynthos
The Ionian island of Zakynthos is known for golden beaches and white cliffs, verdant hills and electric blue seas, savoury olives and sweet raisins, loggerhead turtles and great poets. A unique mix.
Corfu
One of the most famous and popular of the Greek islands, Corfu is a unique fusion of Hellenic soul, Venetian magnificence, and quirky British heritage (think cricket, ginger beer and the Durrells).
Paxos & Antipaxos
As serene as the gentle whispers of wind that temper the summer sun, the Ionian island of Paxos is a Greek idyll with a touch of Italian style. Its tiny sister, Antipaxos, meanwhile is a dream for would-be castaways.
Meganissi
The Ionian island of Meganissi is an unspoilt little gem with a gentle, relaxing pace of life, myriad idyllic bays, crystal-clear waters, heavenly pine-fringed beaches, and a buzzing harbour village.
Kefalonia
The largest of the Ionian Islands, Kefalonia is blessed with pine-fringed cliffs, sun-bleached pebbles, empty forested mountains, buzzing towns, Venetian castles, and irresistible, milky blue waters.
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