The Ionian Islands stretch alongside the south-western shores of the Attica Peninsula all the way to Greece’s coastal border with Albania. The archipelago is a collection of big and small islands that promise an exciting topography featuring mountains, breath-taking natural escapes, sandy beaches, and some of the best waters for snorkeling in the Ionian Sea. Ferry tickets to and around the Ionian Islands are easy to book via Ferryscanner.

Although a perfect vacation in the region would involve spending a few days on each of the islands, one can always stay in a port town and cover the rest through day trips. Corfu is a popular tourist destination, made famous by literary works such as Gerald Durrell’s Corfu Trilogy. Besides discovering the island’s magnificent flora and fauna, tourists can visit its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, swim in the turquoise waters of the secluded Porto Timoni Beach, and take a hike around the unbelievably stunning landmass that is Cape Drastis.

Those in search of eccentric attractions should head to Kefalonia. Definitely stop by Fiskardo and Assos, the island’s old-fashioned villages. However, don’t miss out on a boat ride to the well-hidden Melissani Lake, followed by a drinking session at the Keflonian Brewery in Sami. Odysseus’ birthplace Ithaca has treasures like the Liazos Cave, Monastery of Kathari, and a Naval and Folklore Museum. Relatively undisturbed, it is the best place in the Ionian Islands to simply relax, eat, and be merry.

Several travelers also buy ferry tickets to Ionian Islands to escape the crowds that throng some of the more well-known Greek isles. For instance, Paxi and Kythira, the birthplace of Aphrodite, don’t get busy during the summers and both have a unique seaside atmosphere enhanced further by refreshing waterfalls, cozy coves, Byzantine churches, traditional cafes, and most importantly, loving and hospitable residents.