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Welcome to
Corfu and the

Ionian Islands

With beautiful beaches, magnificent natural wonders and
plentiful sunshine, the Ionian Islands offer a Mediterranean
getaway like no other, whether you’re seeking a beach
holiday, a short break or a hiking trip. With Eyewitness
Top 10 Corfu and the Ionian Islands, they’re yours to explore.
Elegant Corfu Old Town, the spectacular Achílleion Palace and the
wildlife haven of Korisíon Lagoon are just some of the must-see
sights of Corfu. The neighbouring islands of Paxí and Antipaxí, with
sandy beaches, picturesque towns and turquoise waters, are sublime.

Highlights of Lefkáda include scenic villages like Nikiana, tiny offshore
islands and charming Lefkáda Town, with its labyrinth of narrow
streets lined with colourful homes. For the more adventurous, there
are stunning waterfalls at Nydrí and windsurfing courses at Vasilikí.
Neighbouring Kefalloniá is famous for its atmospheric capital,
Argostóli, and its natural wonders: Mýrtou Bay, Drogkaráti Cave and
Melissáni Lake are sights not to be missed. Pretty Ithaki, believed
to be where the legendary King Odysseus lived, lies off its shores.

Completing the archipelago is Zákynthos, an island with a coastline so
spectacular that it has appeared on the cover of countless brochures.
Who could forget the iconic Navagio Beach with its shipwreck, or the
fabulous Blue Caves?
Whether you are visiting the Ionians for a weekend or a week, our
Top 10 guide brings together the best of everything they have to offer.
You’ll find tips throughout, from top museums to the best restaurants,
along with six easy-to-follow itineraries designed to help you visit a
clutch of sights in a short space of time. Add inspiring photography
and detailed maps, and you’ve got the essential pocket-sized travel
companion. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Corfu and the Ionian Islands.

Clockwise from top: Palaio Frourio overlooking Corfu Old Town; statue at the Achílleion Palace,
Corfu; Monastery of St Gerasímos, Kefalloniá; Pórto Katsiki Beach in Lefkáda; icon at the Monastery
of Faneroménis, Lefkáda; Fiskárdo harbour, Kefalloniá; Vathý Bay, Ithaki

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