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On the hill of Bohali above Zakynthos Town, there is the Venetian Castle. As excavations have shown, this castle was constructed on the site of the ancient acropolis of the island and also on the site of a former Byzantine castle. The Castle of Zakynthos was completed by the Venetians in 1646 AD and the Winged Lion of Saint Mark, Leggi tutto...

Amboula Beach is Located on the eastern side of the island, Amboula is found between the beaches of Tsilivi and Kato Tragaki. This is a small beach that receives few visitors, however it is partly organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Above the beach, there is also a tavern and parking space. The water of Amboula is crystal clean, although after Leggi tutto...

The church of Agia Mavra in Maherado was built in the 14th century and it is among the most important churches in Zakynthos. It has an imposing Venetian bell tower next to the door. The church celebrates the memory of Agia Mavra on May 3rd. Leggi tutto...

In the coastal road of Zakynthos island is from 2011 the taverna Varkarola. A restaurant that brings the traditional Zakynthian gastronomy accompanied by authentic Zakynthian songs (kantades). In Varkarola you can enjoy a variety of traditional cooked dishes, fresh fish of the day , always made ​​with fresh quality ingredients. Zakynthos is an island in the Ionian Sea with a Leggi tutto...

The Church of Agios Nikolaos in Kiliomenos is a Venetian church with an impressive bell tower. Quite interesting is the fact that the church and the bell tower are separated by the street, looking like two different units. Leggi tutto...

The Museum of Dionysios Solomos, Andreas Kalvos and other Eminent Personalities of Zakynthos are housed in a Neoclassical building at the square of Saint Mark, Zakynthos Town. On the ground floor of the museum is the mausoleum and hosts the bones of the National Greek Poet, Dionysios Solomos since 1968, as well as the bones of poet Andreas Kalvos and Leggi tutto...

Beautiful view of the valley, over Tsilivi and as far as Killini on the mainland. Lovely food, good prices and nice friendly service. The tables are set in a beautiful garden. Highly recommend. Leggi tutto...

The beach of Saint Nicholas is located 32 km north west of Zakynthos Town and owns its name to the little chapel that stands on the left side of the beach. It is one of the liveliest and fun-filled beaches, wide with many water sports activities and tourist facilities. Nearby is a nice restaurant and a bar. It receives mostly Leggi tutto...

The village of Agios Leon lies a few kilometers from the bay and is a nice village, largely unspoilt by tourism. From here the road weaves down to the coast and it is a pleasant journey with the road bordered by heather. At the bay there is a large carpark at the top and from here there is a walk Leggi tutto...

The Monastery of Agios Georgios Krimnon (or Gremnon, or Vrahon) is located on the northwestern side of the island, just above Navagio Bay. In fact, a few meters from this monastery is the spot that gives the best view down to Navagio Beach and the Ionian Sea. Founded in 1535, many renowned ecclesiastical men lived there, including Agios Gerasimos, the Leggi tutto...

Unlike other beaches in the area, the road to Dafni is very bumpy and in pretty bad condition. It also goes on for quite a distance and there is a sharp descent near the end. At the bottom you find the pleasant beach of Dafni. The view from here of the cliffs is nice and the development has been kept Leggi tutto...

Porto Roma is a quaint and small beach lying in the area of Vasilikos, 16 km southeast of Zakynthos Town. The beach has been named to honor of the famous Zakynthian personality, Alexandros Romas. It is gifted with a unique natural beauty of lush greenery and tall pine trees providing good shade for visitors. The whole area has remained pure Leggi tutto...