The Rough Guide to The Ionian Islands 4

by Edwards, Nick; Edwards, Nick; Edwards, Nick; Gill, John; Gill, John; Gill, John

• ISBN13: 9781843536178
• ISBN10: 184353617X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-21
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to The Ionian Islands is the most comprehensive guidebook to this beautiful island group. From the Loggerhead turtles at Laganás Bay and windsurfing off Vassilikí to the churches in Lefkádha and sampling the local Rombola wine; twenty-four, full-colour pages highlights all the ''things-not-to-miss''. The guide includes listings of all the top hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants, to suit every budget, plus new ''authors'' picks'' to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice to help you make the most of the many activities available throughout the islands, plus comprehensive information on ferry and bus services, with features on mainland ports and day-trips. The guide comes complete with maps and plans covering the core islands and towns.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 5
Where to go	p. 8
When to go	p. 11
Things not to miss	p. 13
Basics	p. 17
Getting there	p. 19
Visas and red tape	p. 29
Insurance	p. 30
Health matters	p. 31
Costs, money and banks	p. 33
Information	p. 35
Getting around	p. 36
Accommodation	p. 40
Eating and drinking	p. 43
Communications	p. 48
The media	p. 50
Opening hours and public holidays	p. 52
Festivals	p. 53
Watersports	p. 57
Culture and etiquette	p. 58
Living in the Ionians	p. 60
Trouble and the police	p. 62
Travellers with special needs	p. 63
Shopping	p. 64
Guide	p. 65
Corfu (Kerkyra	p. 67
Paxi	p. 127
Lefkadha	p. 145
Ithaki	p. 177
Kefallonia	p. 193
Zakynthos	p. 227
Contexts	p. 261
The historical framework	p. 263
Wildlife	p. 281
Books and maps	p. 285
Language	p. 291
Learning basic Greek	p. 293
Katharevoussa and dhimotiki	p. 295
Greek words and phrases	p. 296
A food and drink glossary	p. 299
Glossary	p. 302
Travel store	p. 305
Small print & Index	p. 309
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