Sail the Ionian Sea

Day 7 -
64 F / 18 C
Partly cloudy

SAIL THE IONIAN SEA
Gateway to the Adriatic, the lonian Sea could be viewed as a vast, fanning bay of the Mediterranean, marked by the sole of Italy's boot and the western coasts of Albania and Greece. Its seven major islands hug Greek shores. The sea was likely named for lo, the goddess who conquered its vast expanse. After being turned into a white heifer by her lover Zeus, she swam across the sea to Egypt, where he promised to return her to human form. Another legend says it was named for lonius, son of Adrias, who gave the sea to the north its name. One thing is certain: these azure waters kiss some of Europe's most beloved shores.Read more