It is connected to the Adriatic Sea to the north, and is bounded by Southern Italy, including Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, and the Salento peninsula to the west, southern Albania (and western Apulia, Italy) to the north, and the west coast of Greece, including the Peloponnese.

Three kilometers east of Argostoli, remain the ruins of ancient Krani, huge stone walls originating in the 7 th or 6 th century BC. Krani was situated in the coves of Koutavos gulf, built on the hills that rise above the lowlands of Krania. According to the archaeologist Marinatos, the lowlands of Krania were the main area of the ancient city.

It is just a Greek myth, but the Greeks built these huge walls with huge stones. The trail follows the wall, it is clearly marked but quite rocky. Don't forget your hiking shoes if you plan to do all of it. But an east walk up hill just to see the beginning of the wall.

Here are 10 hidden gems you can’t miss: 1. Ioannina. The oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece, Ioannina is towered by a majestic walled castle. Perched around Pamvotida Lake, sunsets are a big deal here as the lake and mountains are brushed with a silver and lilac coat.

It was here that the road beginning from the port on the Ionian coast concluded, and it was here that the city’s main avenue (decumanus maximus) began, passing through the city along its transverse axis and bringing visitors to its center.

The surrounding wall has an curved shape that encompasses the summit of the hill. The wall is built with unhewn stone of small and average size. The total length of the wall reaches up to 120 m; its width is immeasurable due to demolishion.

The Ionian Coast is also known as the Greek Amalfi Coast, and this endless coastline is dotted with seaside villages, dreamy beaches, mountain towns, archaeological sites, and amazing landscapes.

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Jun 8, 2021 · The Ionian Islands are some of the best Greek islands for beach-lovers – and dramatic west coast cliff beaches amongst the country’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.

Jun 11, 2015 · The Ionian cruising ground off the Greek west coast is one of the Med's most popular destinations. Chris Beeson explains exactly why