THE seven mountainous and verdant islands that make up the Ionian archipelago form a jagged chain in the startlingly blue waters of the Ionian sea off the western coast of Greece. Best known are Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos (also known as Zante). But exploration of the smaller islands of Paxi, Ithaki, Lefkada and Kythira will prove rewarding, as our guide reveals. Homer Truths CORFU, the most northern of the islands, was described by the Ionian poet Homer as a 'beautiful and rich land' and, despite modern tourism, in many respects it remains so. A spectacular coastline and some lovely sec...
