Tag: REGION OF IONIAN ISLANDS

The beach where “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” was filmed

Greece has often become a cinematic setting for many films of foreign cinema. In fact, several of them had such huge success that they made the places famous around the world. This has happened with the movie "Mama mia" and the island of Skopelos. Such a movie is "The Mandolin of captain Corelli" which was filmed in Kefalonia. In the movie they filmed many parts of the island and as a result, the tourist flow was increased on the island in the coming years. And who doesn't remember the scene ...

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Ereikoussa, a remote little paradise in the Ionian Sea

The Ionian islands stand out for their crystal clear turquoise waters and green tufted trees that in many cases reach the edge of the beach. And apart from the large and famous Ionian islands such as Corfu and Kefalonia, there are also the smallest and least known or even completely unknown to the general public. One of them is Ereikoussa. A small and unknown paradise that leaves you speechless. It is the proof that the more you explore Greece, the more it surprises you with its hidden beauties. Ereikoussa, the ...

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Levkas: Hawaii-like Milos beach

Lefkada has many characteristics that make it stand out not only in the Ionian Sea but also throughout Greece. First of all, it's an island you don't need a ship to go to. You pass by the underwater bridge and then in a few minutes you are on this beautiful Ionian island. The other characteristic that makes it stand out is that it has some of the most beautiful beaches not only in Greece but also in the whole world. There you will meet blue waters that look like an ...

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Assos: The exotic paradise in Kefalonia

Kefalonia is a paradise on earth, a trademark of the beauty of the Ionian Sea. There you will find large sandy beaches and trees that reach the sea. Crystal waters and incomparable beauty in one of the most special parts of Greece. It is no coincidence that it is a favorite destination for many Greek and foreign visitors. There, stands out a place that is the most beloved and very photographed. It is the village of Assos. A settlement with sensational beaches in a verdant environment. The peninsula of Assos ...

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Sparta island: The unknown island of Greece and its relationship with Onassis

Greece has dozens of islands that remain unexplored and some that we don't even know their name. For example, did you know that there is a Greek island called Sparta and has a special story to tell? It is an island that belongs to the large complex of Televoides and is located between Lefkada and Aitoloakarnania. But what does this unknown Greek island, Sparta, have to do with Onassis? Sparta: The unknown island of Greece and its relationship with Onassis Sparta is a green uninhabited island which together with the ...

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Zakynthos: The elegant city of the Ionian Sea

Zakynthos is in itself a fine and graphical island that is a typical example of the Ionian Islands. The city of Zakynthos is the capital of the island. Built at the foot of the hill of Bohali. It is a modern city that was rebuilt, after the earthquake of 1953. When you visit it you will notice that it is the elegant city of the Ionian. You will see the imposing traditional buildings with the arches, the arched windows. Even the graphical squares maintain the traditional style of the old ...

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Mirror-like crystalline water at Antisamos beach

Greece is famous for its crystal clear beaches but some of them certainly stand out for the purity and clarity of their waters. One of them is located in Kefalonia and is an exotic paradise that captures your heart as soon as you are there. That beach is Antisamos beach which is hidden in a large bay. It is a unique beach which is surrounded by a green flowering landscape that reaches the sea. That's why they're used to calling it the mirror beach. Because its waters reflect the beauty ...

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Agios Sostis: is this Zakynthos or the Caribbean?

Greece has hidden treasures and heavenly landscapes. All it takes is an appetite to explore and discover it. Every time you'll enjoy something new that will fascinates you. One of those is located in the Ionian Islands. It is Agios Sostis who is also called the Caribbean of Zakynthos. It is a wonderful place located between Laganas and Keri. This small island will shock you with its beauty and aesthetics. A heavenly place that looks like an exotic destination. And so it is. The pictures speak for themselves, but it's ...

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Paxos: The love nest of Poseidon

Blue-green coasts. Green beaches with trees that reach the edge of the sea. Golden sand and transparent waters that look like a swimming pool. So small island but so full of amazing images. And the Paxos may be the smallest of the Islands of the Ionian Islands, but they have nothing to envy from larger islands in the complex.. Poseidon's romantic retreat leaves no visitor unmoved. It is no coincidence that they are the little favorite destinations for thousands of tourists every year. Paxos, a destination that looks like paradise ...

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Lagadakia: not just another great beach

The beaches of the Ionian Sea are famous for their crystal clear waters which have a blue or blue-green color. The Ionian Islands have the privilege of having trees that reach the sea. There are, of course, some beaches that are even more unique by nature. One of them is Lagadakia beach which has a special feature. You realize it if you swim there several times or find out if someone tells you. The beach of Lagadakia in Kefalonia is sure to have, however, a beauty that fascinates you and ...

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