Which Ionian island is connected to the Greek mainland by a floating bridge and causeway?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Lefkada
Answer: Lefkada. Why not the others: "Corfu" requires ferry transit across the Corfu Channel from Igoumenitsa on the mainland; "Paxos" is accessible exclusively by boat and hydrofoil from Igoumenitsa or Parga; "Ithaca" relies on ferry connections from Patras, Astakos, and neighbouring Cephalonia.
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