The main islands of the Ionian chain, Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaki (Ithaca) and Zakynthos (Zante) tumble down the west coast of mainland Greece like stepping stones to the larger Greek world.

What to do in Zante, Greece Explore the island's Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves. Zakynthos is famous for its blue caves, and seeing them up close is a real treat.

The third largest of the Ionian Islands – which include Corfu, Paxos, Lefkas and Kefalonia – Zante’s most famous landmark is Navagio Beach, also known as Smuggler’s Cove.

Porto Zante in Zakynthos is billed as the ultimate CEO escape. ... Porto Zante’s villas are arranged amphitheatrically, each with its own pool, garden and uninterrupted Ionian sea views.

If you’ve been captivated by the beauty of Greece, you’ll also be seduced by the beautiful islands spread around the Ionian and Aegean Seas. Watching the sunset from one of these fabulous ...

The gorgeous Greek beach with 'magical' blue lagoon crowned best in Europe Major travel company allows tourists to 'live like a Kardashian' with European private jet tour for under £600 a day ...

In the second instalment of our four-part series on Greek Islands, produced in association with Lonely Planet, Des Hannigan explores this cluster of western isles ...