Of rugged limestone, the largest of the Ionian Islands has jagged topography with peninsulas, rocky headlands, deep gulfs and sandy beaches. It has splendid verdant landscape near its shores which becomes more arid inland, and lively beaches on its s..

An axial location near Greek, Albanian and Italian coasts explains a tumultuous history. Colonised by Corinthians, conquered by Venetians and then Turks, the home of Ulysses is dotted by cypresses, vines, olives and fruit trees. The landscape resembl..

From Sami, the Argostoli road crosses the island over the mountain. Walkers will enjoy tackling Mount Ainos (1 628m), a giant by the standards of Greek islands. Within a protected national park, it rises from a thick forest of dark Cephalonian firs. ..

The intensity and variety of blue colours of the water (especially at noon), the resonance and echo, and the contrast of light and shadow produce a fantastic effect. The underground lake, which receives its water through swallow-holes ( Katavóthres )..