After the Cyclades and Crete, the Ionian islands are the most popular Greek islands complex of Greece. Located on the western side of the country, historically and culturally these islands are strongly connected to Italy. The architecture of the capital towns, including Corfu Town, Zakynthos Town and Argostoli, resembles a lot to the Venetian style as these islands were occupied by the Venetians in the Medieval times. Apart from this architectural style, the other characteristics of Ionian Greece are the green nature and the wonderful beaches. Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada are the most popular holiday islands.