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The monastery is no longer in use but the Church is. There is an interesting medieval tower but you cannot go up it. At times the monastery may be open but the Church closed. There is a wide space outside for coach and car parking but few visitors stay long. A short wait and the place will be deserted. Leggi tutto...

The Monastery of Panagia Skopiotissa is located on the slopes of a hill above Argassi. Although the monastery is half-ruined, it is worth visiting for the gorgeous view around the island. Leggi tutto...

This lovely church is located on the southern side of the village and it is surrounded by a small park. The church itself and the bell tower are very large. Leggi tutto...

One of the largest, most cosmopolitan beaches on Zante, Laganas Beach is primarily popular with twenty-somethings letting off steam, but nearby restaurants and tavernas are eager for older customers and families to help them shed the party strip reputation. Pep up your vacation with the lively music pumping out of various bars and cafes, haggle with hard-selling vendors, or recapture Leggi tutto...

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...

Marathias is a secluded beach located 26 km southwest of Zakynthos Town, on the southern coast of the island, close to Keri. This is a nice place for relaxation and amusement. It is a rather sheltered place with no tourist facilities, like umbrellas and sundecks. This wonderful pebbled beach offers a spectacular rocky landscape that captivates visitors. The hills are Leggi tutto...

The Venetian Bridge of Argassi in Zakynthos Greece, Ionian: Argassi Bridge is built at the outfall of a river and is today ruined, located 10 meters from the seashore, in the small harbor of Argassi. Almost half of the bridge, which used to be part of the main road, is now resting on the shore and the other half is 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...

Zakynthos Shipwreck or Navagio Bay: The beach of Navagio or Shipwreck cove is the most famous beach of Zakynthos lying on the western side of the Ionian island, close to Anafotiria village. The Shipwreck is one of the most photographed sights in Greece. It is considered as one of the best beaches in Greece. It was initially called Agios Georgios 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 Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa is located on the northern side of the island. Constructed on the edge of a steep cliff, this monastery is surrounded by lush greenery. Leggi tutto...

Agios Sostis is a rather small and picturesque beach located 11km southeast of Zakynthos Town. The tiny island of Agios Sostis offers a spectacular beauty due to its unusual rock formations, the small caves and the pine trees. The beautiful beach offers the chance to rent a boat and travel through the coastal villages of Zakynthos. The area is family-orientated Leggi tutto...