Hellenic Ports Association

The islands of Ulysses, Ithaca and Kefalonia are situated in the west part of mainland Greece, in the Ionian Sea and belong to the Ionian Islands. Characteristics of the geomorphology are the green plains, mountainous and hilly lands, with the highest peak being Mount Enos (1628 m) desig- nated as a National Park. The coastline forms safe bays, large headlands and steep slopes, revealing the intense geological phenomena which won the islands from mainland Greece thousands of years ago, while the cli- mate is mild, Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters which guarantees good conditions for exploration throughout the year. The long and troubled history has left a rich cultural heritage that assimi- lates all the western influences harmoniously in authentic Greek charac- ter, as testified today, in the relics of the Ionian civilization. The images in Kefalonia and Ithaca are far from routine for the other Greek islands. The infinite routes in paths of earth and sea reveal dreamy beach- es, lush landscapes, rare geological phenomena and unique habitats. The culture unfolds through the simple Ionian architecture, Venetian castles, monuments and relics of a long intellectual and religious tradition and a lively local gastronomy with the jewel of its wine, the Robola wine! Lively, genuine island settlements, tourist resorts and picturesque har- bors, discreetly avoid the hustle of mass tourism and offer hospitality to those who appreciate the grandeur and beauty that hides in itself the poet’s word ‘’the journey’’. ...Homeric islands of Culture!