The Ionian Islands are a beautiful and verdant archipelago off the western coast of Greece, quite different in character from the arid islands of the Aegean. Lush, green and washed by calm turquoise seas, they offer some of the most relaxed and scenic cruising in the entire Mediterranean.
Shaped by centuries of Venetian rule, the islands are graced with elegant harbour towns, pastel architecture and a gentle, cultured atmosphere. From cosmopolitan Corfu to beautiful Kefalonia, dramatic Zakynthos and the sailing paradise of Lefkada, each island offers its own charm, framed by olive groves, cypress trees and clear water.
The Ionian is celebrated for its calm, sheltered sailing, with gentle summer breezes, short passages and countless protected bays. Turquoise coves, golden beaches and green hillsides create an idyllic and easy cruising ground, perfect for relaxed exploration.
With their lush scenery, calm seas and Venetian charm, the Ionian Islands are among the most beautiful cruising grounds in Greece. Guests can anchor in turquoise bays, explore elegant harbour towns and enjoy the gentle, green beauty of this idyllic archipelago.
From the elegance of their Venetian towns to the calm of a turquoise bay at sunset, the Ionian Islands offer a gentler, greener face of Greece that rewards relaxed and unhurried exploration.
