Corfu the island of grace and politeness is the north-most island in the Ionian Sea. It lies opposite the coast of Epirus mainland and it is separated from Albania in the north by a narrow strait of 1.5 sea miles.
The legend has it that Paxos Island was formed when Poseidon, the god of the sea, severed the south tip of Corfu island with one mighty blow of his trident and dragged it south to create an idyllic retreat for his beloved wife Amphitrite. With an area of 25 sq. km and a population of 2500 inhabitants this green island, covered mostly with olive and cypress trees, is the smallest in the Ionian Sea.
Only 1.5 nautical miles away from the island of Paxos you will find the island of Antipaxos. This small green covered piece of land, with olive trees and vineyards, has got an area of only 5 square kilometers.
The port town of Agii Saranda is situated in the southeast part of the country of Albania and is about 14 km east of the northern end of Corfu. In ancient times city was known by the name Onchesmus.
Butrint – an UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the centuries, the ancient town had disappeared under layers of silt and vegetation. In recent years, however, archaeologists have uncovered some of the finest working town remains in the Mediterranean
Only 25 km away from Saranda, near the traditional stone-built village of Musina. In a forest of hazelnut, walnut, cherry, pine and fir trees, some 177 meters above sea level. You will find 18 springs that come out of the earth with such a great and rare beauty, they will leave you speechless. They are known as the famous “Blue Eye”, which is a geological phenomenon.
The town of Parga is situated in the province of mainland Epirus. Like a picture postcard from the past, the amphitheatrically built cosmopolitan city of Parga is one of the most popular destinations of the northwest mainland of Greece. The beautiful and very green landscape is often a pleasant surprise for visitors to Parga. With its natural beauty, picturesque bays, amazing beaches, the thousands of olive trees and enormous pine trees look like they are marching towards the Ionian Sea, which is often only separated by a small sandy strip.
Among Mainland Greece’s most beautiful features, the Sivota Islands are blessed with sun-soaked shores, sandy beaches, natural coves, and the traditional fishing village of Mourtos.
Situated between Tirana, the capital of Albania, and Saranda, Gjirokastro is a small city with a distinctive architectural style.
