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History of Ithaca

Within the Ionian Islands, Ithaca is a mid-size island situated to the north-east of Cephalonia.  It’s nowhere near the size of that particular neighbour but it’s large enough to sustain a population of more than 3000 people who exist in … Continue reading

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History of Lefkas

Lefkas, or Lefkada as it is commonly known, is the closest Ionian island to the Greek mainland.  In fact it is so close that it’s possible to drive from one to the other via two man made causeways and a … Continue reading

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History of Paxos

Paxos is a tiny island among the Ionians; in fact Paxos is the name given to the group of very small islands known as Paxi which are located within the sphere of the Ionian islands.  There’s an even smaller inhabited … Continue reading

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History of Corfu – Part Two

Following the Venetian acquisition of Corfu in 1386, there was a significant amount of immigration from Venice itself, especially by the richer families.  They brought with them cultural improvements such as opera and educational academies.  The opera then made its … Continue reading

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History of Corfu – Part One

Corfu’s a good place to start in any guide to the Ionian islands; Kerkyra is the Greek name and it’s the second largest in this chain of beautiful locations.  The ‘capital’ of the island is also called Corfu and it … Continue reading

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