Just off the west coast of central Greece sits the beautiful Ionian island of Lefkada. It is connected to the mainland by a long causeway and a floating bridge, which renders it a convenient destination to help you combine both mainland and island destinations during a trip to Greece.

Zakynthos or Zante is the third largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It has the shape of an arrowhead, with the "tip" (Cape Skinari) pointing northwest. The western half of the island is a mountainous plateau and the southwest coast consists mostly of steep cliffs. The eastern half is a densely populated fertile plain with long sandy beaches, interrupted with several isolated hills, notably Bochali which overlooks the city and the peninsula of Vasilikos in the northeast.

Cephalonia, or Kefalonia as it is known in Greek, is the largest of the Ionian Islands. Beyond its obvious ties with Ancient Greece, the island's size and strategic position have rendered it enviable destination throughout history, with the Byzantine Empire, the Kingdom of Sicily, Venice, France and Britain all claiming ownership of Cephalonia at some point. All of these have left their mark on the face of the island today, with Italy making the biggest impact.

Corfu, or Kerkyra as it is known in Greek, is located in the Ionian Sea and possesses a unique mixture of cultures. Heavily influenced by its proximity to Italy, modern day Corfu is an amalgamation of Greek and Italian culture and customs, combining the best of both worlds. The island's strong ties to Ancient Greece are felt today in Palaiopolis (old town), were ancient temples dedicated to Artemis and Hera, as well as the mysterious Kardaki Temple, whose worshiped deity is still unknown to this day.