Off to the west and north of the Greek mainland lies the Ionian Sea. The Venetians, French
and English have all settled at one time or another among the islands leaving their
customs, traditions and architecture behind. The renowned island of Skorpios, home to the
Onassis Family, is located in this group.
CORFU (KERKYRA). The northernmost island in the Ionian chain, Corful
boasts some of the finest modern tourist developments along its beautiful beaches. Long
and narrow, shaped like a scythe, Corful is refreshing in its flower laden villages, its
deep interior filled with pines, olive trees and vineyards. The town of Corfu is a canter
of Byzantine and Renaissance art. Wide avenues, squares, cobblestone alleys and arches
form an intriguing mosaic to explore. Airport. Yacht provisioning facilities.
KEFALONIA. The forbiddingly barren and majestic mountain chain of
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from the coast, and rising above the idyllic port of Assos, an Ionian highlight. The rocks
of the coast are pierced by deep subterranean tunnels and dotted with warm, sandy beaches.
Airport. Yacht provisioning facilities.
ZAKYNTHOS (ZANTE). "Beatiful Zakynthosalone possesses me" sings
on modern Greek poet, with reason. Tavernas along the waterfront echo madoline serenades,
as strolling musicians and waiters alike break into song along the hour of midnight, when
summer days cool and stars gleam romantically overhead. Airport. Yacht
provisioning facilities.
ITHACA. According
to Homer, Ithaca is the native Island of the resourceful Odysseus. Indeed, the great
German archeologist, Schliemann, quite convincingly - but erroneosly - identified the
summit of Mount Aetos as the site of Odsseus' palace.Yacht provisioning facilities.
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