Welcome message from the Regional Governor Ioannis Trepeklis

The Ionian Islands have managed to consolidate their position in the international competitive tourism environment, on the one hand as secure, and on the other hand as attractive destinations, which are waiting for their visitors in order to offer them unique life experiences.

Millions of tourists from all parts of the world choose consciously every year the Ionian Islands of the incomparable natural beauty, the island with rich History, the islands of music and culture, in order to experience the unique hospitality of a blessed place, that will be forever etched in their memory.

Zakynthos (Zante) with its natural allure, the famous "Navagio" beach and the National Marine Park with the caretta-caretta turtles. Kefalonia (Cefalonia) with its sandy beaches and the famous "Fiskardo". Ithaca, the homeland of the mythical helo Ulysses. Lefkada with the most beautiful beaches in the country, the enchanting bay of Nydri and the "small"  island-treasures Kastos, Kalamos and Meganisi. And, of course, Kerkyra (Corfu) with its fortifications, which is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As well as Paxoi and Antipaxoi, with their exotic beaches and the crystal waters and also the Diapontial Islands with the lush green environment and the traditional settlements.

At the Region of Ionian Islands our target is the thematic approach of Tourism by providing high-quality services and life experiences and by approaching the needs and wishes of our visitors from a modern point of view and developing all aspects of thematic tourism (sports, gastronomic, religious, maritime etc.) in the Ionian Islands.