ISLAND VIDEOS

It’s easy to understand why so many visitors return to Kefalonia year after year. As well as the stunning natural beauty of the island, the Kefalonian people are genuinely friendly and possess a marvellous sense of humour. Popularised by the hit Hollywood movie ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’, the island has become a ‘must visit’ destination. However, despite its increasing popularity, it seems able to soak up a lot of people without feeling at all crowded. Ionian Island Holidays Ltd. and VisitGreece.gr in partnership with Cinematographer Ellie Patrikios, take you on a visceral tour of Kefalonia. The 'Home' island.

For many, Skopelos is the epitome of the ultimate Greek island. Despite an increase in popularity since the hit musical ‘Mamma Mia’ was filmed here, over a decade ago, Skopelos has maintained its authenticity. Unspoilt island life; simple food; quiet beaches; green, mountainous interiors; offer a complete removal from the stresses of modern life.

There is much more to Skiathos than its 68 superb beaches, many of them with the coveted blue flags, its watersport facilities and nightlife. This family-friendly island has succeeded in providing all the amenities of a popular holiday destination, as well as unspoilt space for relaxing in quiet, natural surroundings. The main tourist areas of Skiathos are situated on the southeast coast of the island, however the west coast and interior are remarkably unspoilt and will appeal to those who love wild and empty spaces. A network of paths and tracks criss-cross this landscape, giving access to the rugged coast with dramatic views across to the mountains of the Pelion Peninsula. Farming and horticulture are still the main occupation here, orchards and fields bounded by pine woods with a scattering of small traditional cottages. By contrast Skiathos Town has managed to combine its development as a tourist centre and busy port while maintaining its original character of narrow alleyways, old churches and Venetian houses. The town comes alive at night, fortunately with none of the brashness of other Mediterranean resorts. As Skiathos is one of the main entry points to the Sporades region, exploring neighbouring Skopelos and Alonissos, as well as the many smaller and uninhabited islands, by tour boat or inter-island ferry is simple. Much of the coastal waters around these islands have been declared as marine reserves, and regular boat expeditions leave Skiathos Town to explore the wildlife above and beneath the waves. There’s never a dull moment on Skiathos but plenty of opportunity for that essential component of a Greek island holiday; relaxation in glorious surroundings!

Ionian Island Holidays Ltd. and VisitGreece.gr bring you, Lefkada: " The White Island". Take a visual tour of the island, and get a feel on the diversity Lefkas holds from North to South, West to East. Welcome to the Carribean of the Ionian Islands, Lefkada.

Greece All Time Classics (http://www.visitgreece.gr/ ) and Ionian Island Holidays Ltd (http://www.ionianislandholidays.com) Present to you a tour of the dazzling Ionian island, Meganisi. Featuring the islands three settlements: Vathi, Spartohori, Katomeri Including areas of the island that are hidden and not easily found. Meganisi, the smallest island of the Ionians, but the the grandest in beauty and tranquility. Beautiful. Relaxing. Placid. Nature is at one. We hope you like what you see as much as we did!

Directed by Ellie Patrikios Poem by C.P. Cavafy "Ithaka" Music By Eduardo Garcia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYAekdjdXe7KRER2NKLRTQ There are two Ithakas; a small Ionian Island, two mountains joined by a craggy ridge, rugged in the west, gentle and more fertile in the east where the shoreline is indented by numerous coves and sheltered bays where it’s said a million olive trees of a type unique to the island grow. Only 3,000 Ithakians live here but many more can be found living as far away as New York, Cape Town and Melbourne. Like their famous ancestor Odysseus they are a seafaring people and even today many a merchant ship or ferry is crewed by seamen from the island. Homer accurately described Ithaka as “rocky and unfit for horses but good for goats”! A single road connects the island capital Vathy, with its sheltered fjord-like deep- water harbour giving the town its name, to a scattering of villages in the north such as Stavros and Kioni passing beneath the ancient monastery of Kathara, its bell tower a landmark from many miles away. Whether you stay for one week or the rest of your life you may absorb these lines by the famous poet C P Kavafy: “Ithaka gave you a marvellous journey, without her you would never have set out. Wise you have become and full of experience. Now you will understand what these Ithakas mean.”

Ionian Island Holidays Ltd. presents the island of Kefalonia. The most romantic Greek island. Kefalonia is situated amongst tranquil Islands on the Ionian Sea, and is only a short boat ride to and from Ithaka and Lefkada. For More Information Please Go To: http://www.ionianislandholidays.com/kefalonia-island-holidays-EFL.htm

Ionian Island Holidays and VisitGreece.gr presents to you the stunning islands of Paxos and Anti-Paxos with a visual tour featuring the beautiful villages of Gaios and Loggos, including the world's famous beaches of Anti-Paxos.