9Assos, Kefalonia

Tucked into a tiny peninsula, Assos is a postcard come to life. Its pastel houses curve gently around a turquoise bay, crowned by the ruins of a Venetian fortress. 

Life here moves slowly—days are shaped by swims, long lunches, and sunset strolls. Assos feels wonderfully secluded, making it one of the most romantic villages in the Ionian Islands.