10 Seaside Sanctuaries for Water Babies

1 IONIAN ISLANDS, GREECE

reece has around 6,000 islands. Unlike Santorini and Mykonos that are part of the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, the Ionian Islands lie off the country’s west coast, in the Ionian Sea. Turquoise waters, cliff-backed sandy beaches, and mild Mediterranean climate make these islands ideal for a sailing holiday. While the northern island of Corfu has a gorgeous old town boasting Rennaissance, Baroque, and classical architecture, Zakynthos is home to some of the country’s most beautiful sandy beaches, including Navagio Beach, which is accessible only by boat. Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands. Here, you can explore picturesque fishing villages and satiate your hunger for adventure—dive 40 kilometres down in crystal clear waters, go