Ionian Islands independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com
晨曦骄阳环球记:“I was completely attracted by "Descendants of the Sun 🌞".
Shipwreck Bay, located in Zakynthos, Greece, is known as the paradise island. In 1983, the smuggling ship Panagiotis ran aground here while transporting cigarettes, so it was named "Shipwreck Bay".
Tips:
The best viewing time is from 11 am to 2 pm on the cliff of the observation deck. When looking for angles to take pictures here, be sure to pay attention to safety!”
且兰老飞老侯:“In April we visited the Blue Hole of Zakynthos Island, Greece. The geological formation of Zakynthos Island is limestone, and the seawater of the Blue Hole, sometimes blue and sometimes green, is very mysterious, refracted by sunlight. On the way we were very lucky to meet a turtle swimming to the sea, the captain approached quietly, taking pictures.”
大姐小露開心果:“Depart from hotel
An hour's winding drive
Just arrived at the mountain top observation deck
the last part of the road
The cliff is on the left
Only one car can pass
More thrilling than Suhua Highway
It’s really a test of the bus driver’s skills.
The viewing platform is small and narrow
It is not possible to fully see the Shipwreck Bay
The tour guide recommends group members
In consideration of safety and personal physical strength
You can walk along the limestone fields next to the cliffs
The field of vision will be wider
Get a better view of the beauty of Shipwreck Bay
Sharp rocks everywhere
Wearing sneakers
Or tie your feet?
It's very hard to crawl in the thorn bushes
finally
Arriving at the Denny Monument
Overlooking Shipwreck Bay from here
Crystal clear sea blue
It's so beautiful
Small yacht soaring on the sea
Stirring up white waves
For those who have no leg strength
Or group members who are afraid of heights
We post beauty photos on WeChat
Let them share this unique beauty
View of Shipwreck Bay from the top of the mountain
Hard
but
Worth it~”
juki235:“Laganas Beach is a famous beach in Ghana. It is the best resort on the Ghana coast, and many resort hotels are located here. The hotel is very exquisitely made and has its own private school begonia area. Here you can enjoy plenty of sunshine, taste delicious food, and play in the sea. It is definitely worth recommending to everyone.”
乖小咪:“The Turtle Island in Kinthos is a very beautiful island. It is the place where turtles lay eggs throughout the year, hence the name. However, due to some damage to the environment, there are very few turtles laying eggs here now. However, there is a rescue center for returned turtles on the island, which houses many injured turtles. You may wish to visit it.”
乖小咪:“The Venetian Castle of Zakynthos is an ancient castle with hundreds of years of history. It is located in the mountains and forests of the Zakynthos Highlands. It is high above the ground and has a very wide view. It used to be the palace of the royal family. It is relatively well preserved and contains many noble items. It is now a museum. The viewing platform at the entrance has a very beautiful view and is definitely worth a visit.”
乖小咪:“Achilles Palace is a famous royal palace on Corfu Island. It was once the palace of French royal nobles. The decoration inside is elegant and luxurious, full of the atmosphere of European nobility. The palace is located at the highest point of Corfu Island, and the scenery is very pleasant. It is definitely the most worthwhile attraction to visit on Corfu Island.”
Grace游在欧洲:“📍Alektor Restaurant
😝Right at the very edge of Zante's town square, it's the first restaurant we sat down at, waiting for our hot meal.
🧿We ordered grilled eggplant. I've had it before on other Greek islands and it was absolutely delicious, so we decided to try it again. It was just as good. Anyone who frequently visits Greece or is familiar with Greek cuisine knows this is a Greek home-cooked dish. If it's on the menu, don't hesitate.
😝We hadn't even reached the restaurant yet, so it wasn't crowded. The food and service were fantastic. We had a blast and finished our meals. The plates were also incredibly beautiful, hahaha. Anyway, I'll definitely be back for this #localfood #foodiefestival next time I'm in town.
🖼A perfect summer day, with both good food and the beach, you can't miss out! #ThePlaceYou'reAlwaysAskingOnFacebook”
空空CJ:“Nice restaurant
I have been here many times and each time it never disappoints us. It is peaceful here. It is a very quiet place with a pleasant and cozy atmosphere. The food is delicious and the dining experience is great. The recently introduced brunch menu is also great. The staff are friendly and attentive. Although the prices are high, it is definitely worth the money.”
Grace游在欧洲:“📍Come to the Grill
🍹It's dinner time again. After returning from the beach, I just wanted to sit down and eat, so I took a stroll to the small town of Argasi. It's basically a mix of restaurants, shops, and hotels—great! Any restaurant should be good.
🍹Dinner usually starts around 7 PM. Many restaurants require reservations after 7 PM. Luckily, we arrived around 6 PM and chose a quiet spot, otherwise we'd have to ask around.
😘Yes, this place is really good. The atmosphere is wonderful. We ordered must-try Greek dishes and the must-drink beer. 🍺 Tonight, I was eating authentic Greek food like a local, feeling the beautiful summer air. It was such a blessing.
#mostly-asked-about-friends #nichediscovery #foodseasonaltaste”
健康美丽的芳芳:“Massa Steaks & Seafood is a western restaurant that specializes in Italian cuisine. I ordered a salad and a cappuccino. The owner of this restaurant also kept a cat for a day.”
三月的生活:“There are fish tanks in front of the restaurant with live seafood. The food is delicious and fresh, and it is still moving when it is served (!). We ordered sashimi platter, tempura, fried shrimp, beef and pork. The service is excellent. Live lobster and sashimi (second course was miso soup), deluxe seafood platter, fresh oysters and clams in season. The restaurant is full from 6 o'clock, it is best to eat after the peak period, that is, after 8 o'clock.”
Anny的旅行:“Keri "Lighthouse" Restaurant and sunset observation point
Coordinates: 37.654581, 20.810209
My rating is 4 stars (recommended) Google rating is 4.3 points
Per capita: about 45-50 euros (2024 price)
**No consumption, no entry to the restaurant to take pictures of the scenery
**In the restaurant, you can only enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rocks, but not the sunset, as the sun is blocked by the mountain on the right. To watch the sunset, there is a parking lot 350 meters west of the restaurant, with coordinates 37.655085, 20.807791. The trailer coffee bar "Ionian sunset cafe" here allows you to enter the best sunset viewing area (this area is fenced off) by buying a drink
Travel notes
I stubbornly believe that the most beautiful moments of the day during a trip are sunrise and sunset. On the first evening in Za Island, I drove to Keri "Lighthouse" Restaurant, a restaurant on the top of the mountain above Keri Caves. Although I came for the beautiful scenery, I didn't expect the food to be good. The waiter recommended three traditional Greek dishes.
Moussaka is the most famous Greek dish. For this dish, slice the eggplant and fry it in olive oil, then put it on the bottom of the baking tray, then stir-fry the minced meat, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, spices and other ingredients to make a meat sauce, then spread it on the eggplant, and finally seal the top layer with white sauce and cheese, bake it in the oven until golden brown, and this classic dish is complete. I call it minced meat and eggplant layered sandwich, which is layered layer by layer, with attractive color and soft taste. The mixture of rich cheese and the flavor of Chinese-style roasted eggplant and minced meat is indeed a delicious enjoyment.
Greek Salad is the most common food in Greece. It is made of tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, pickled olives, etc., plus feta cheese, and seasoned with pepper, salt and olive oil. The two triangular pieces of Feta Cheese are essential basic ingredients in Greek life. This salty cheese is commonly eaten whether it is mixed with olive oil or added to salads, or even fried. This salad tastes refreshing, but cheese is a taste that is difficult for me to accept.
My favorite dish is roasted tomato and green pepper rice. The taste of different restaurants varies but they are all delicious.
Compared with the food, the great temptation of Keri "Lighthouse" Restaurant is that it occupies an unparalleled location and enjoys the most beautiful scenery on the top of Keri Mountain. Looking at the Mizithres boulders dyed red by the sun and inserted into the sea, I can't help but sigh that this is really a masterpiece of nature.
The road on the west side of the restaurant leads to a wider sunset viewing point~~Kerì's lighthouse. When I saw that red sun sinking into the Ionian Sea, I felt very satisfied.”