Ionian Islands Travel Tips

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Shell
Explorer
Sep 23, 2008
Corfu Town 3 stars
Travel Tip: Kérkyra (Corfu City)

If you’re only in Corfu Town for a short time, as I was, I’d recommend visiting the Esplanade on the east of the city by the coast. It is an area of greenery, popular with the locals, which... [more]

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Erica J.
Discoverer
Jul 9, 2008
Porto Katsiki, Lefkas 4 stars
Travel Tip: Porto Katsiki

A must visit on the south-west coast of Lefkas is Porto Katsiki. This beach has with white vertical cliffs, clear blue water and a beach of small pebbles. Because of the twisting and gravelled road... [more]

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Erica J.
Discoverer
Jul 9, 2008
Beaches on Kefalonia, Ionian Islands 4 stars
Travel Tip: Ionian Islands

Kefalonia has quite a lot of good beaches. My favourite is without doubt Myrthos Beach, where you can swim in clear blue water and go snorkelling. Also, don’t miss to check out the little cave at the end of the beach. Myrthos Beach is located about five minutes from the village Agia Efimia.... [more]

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redsun
Insider
Apr 3, 2008
The Brouklis Taverna 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kérkyra (Corfu City)

The Brouklis Taverna is situated in the lovely village of Arillas.

Dimitri literally is so friendly and cannot do enough for you. You will feel right at home.

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redsun
Insider
Apr 3, 2008
The Nikos Apartments - Part 4 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kérkyra (Corfu City)

The Nikos Apartments organize a weekly BBQ night which is a night not to be missed. It is highly rated from people all over the world and is a delightful evening.

Fresh meat will be...
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redsun
Insider
Apr 3, 2008
The Nikos Apartments - Part 3 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kérkyra (Corfu City)

All surrounding the beautiful swimming pool, the apartments have a great balcony where you can spend relaxing evenings overlooking the counrtyside of Arillas.

Each and every...
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redsun
Insider
Apr 3, 2008
The Nikos Apartments - Part 2 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kérkyra (Corfu City)

One of the great things about staying at The Nikos Apartments is the fresh produce.

Your eggs in the morning will be freshly laid by the chickens owned by the family. Its such a...
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redsun
Insider
Apr 3, 2008
The Nikos Apartments - Part One 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kérkyra (Corfu City)

The Nikos Apartments are situated in the beautiful village of Arillas, Greece.

If you are looking for a truly relaxing holiday, then this is the place for you. The apartments are run...
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Erica J.
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Fiscardo, Kefalonia 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Ionian Islands
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
During our stay in Kefalonia, we spent most of the time in a tranquil harbour village called Fiscardo on the northern tip of the island. Before we came to Fiscardo, I heard that Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Bruce Springsteen and the Italian fashion family Prada have spent their vacations here.... [more]

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Erica J.
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Antípaxos, Ionian Islands 5 stars
Travel Tip: Antípaxos

What I enjoyed most about our Greece trip was the boat trip to the island Antipaxos. This island only has around 100 inhabitants and is the most peaceful place I have ever visited. And the island... [more]

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Erica J.
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Gáïos, Paxos 4 stars
Travel Tip: Gáïos

Of the three main villages Gaios, Lakka and Loggos we enjoyed Gaios most. When you approach Gaios from the north, remember to keep your camera at hand as the boat enters the inlet and passes the... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Mar 21, 2008
Where to eat and drink at Lefkada! 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Ionian Islands
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The specialties of the island include: savori; gharthoubes and boiled oysters. At the traditional taverna:Reghantos, you'll enjoy, besides good food and local wine, serenading as well. Also at; Romantika(old city); Athriatika; Light House/Pharos (in the eastern shore); Karampoulia's (east... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Mar 21, 2008
Lefkada, world's sailing island 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Ionian Islands
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Being the center of the sailing world, Lefkada offers a great number of marinas and quiet coves accommodating every year more than 1500 yachts of all types, many of which remain moored or in the careening site for maintenance throughout winter. Lefkada is the only island in the Ionian Sea linked... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Mar 21, 2008
Outskirts to be visited at Kefalonia! 5 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Ionian Islands
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Some of the most amazing I visited are: Platis Yialos (almost 2 miles), there the cave - where Saint Gherassimos/Yerassimos, the patron saint of the island, led an ascetic life for six years, prior to building his monastery, is located. A little further out there is Lakethra which offers a superb... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Mar 21, 2008
What to eat at Kefalonia 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Ionian Islands
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Kefalonia produces excellent wines, the renowned white Robola, but also fine red and rosι ones, such as Manzavino which you can taste before buying. For a good meal, chose one of the traditional taverns which abound in almost every town and village of the island. Argostoli and Fiscardo are the... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Mar 21, 2008