Ionian Islands
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About Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands refers to the chain of Greek Islands stretching along the west coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea. Due to historical facts the isolated islands of Kithira and Antikythera, south of the Peloponnese, are here included in this group. These islands are traditionally called the Heptanese, i.e. "the Seven Islands" in Greek, but the group includes many smaller islands as well as the seven principal ones. The islands are well known for their beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, architecture, charming villages and stunning scenic countryside which is verdant and flourishing with greenery and nature. Each Ionian island has a distinct character. The islands are also known by their Italian names. These islands are known to be covered with green unlike the Cyclades, which is due to rareness of rain. Historically, these islands had a common fate, especially the three major islands of Corfu, Cefalonia and Zante.
Ionian Islands travel guide
Getting there
By plane Major airports in the region include Corfu, Kephalonia and Zakynthos. Keep in mind that many routes are seasonal. During the low season, you will need to connect via Athens.
By ferry There are ferries to Corfu, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kythira, Paxi and Zakynthos.
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Terra Sylvestris, ☏ +30 6973442192. Terra Sylvestris is a grassroots non profit non-governmental organization based on Kalamos island. The organisation aims through its Kalamos and Kastos sustainable development project to materialise sustainable development through rewilding in the inner Ionian archipelago islands of Kalamos ,Kastos and their satellite islands. The organisation has a field volunteer program, through which people from all over the world can potentially volunteer and contribute to the cause of the organisation.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.