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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 stunning bay of Gerakas Beach is the perfect answer to your search for a tranquil, unspoiled section of the Zante Island coast. Relatively free from commercialisation with just a few sun beds available to rent, the golden sands of this gently shelving beach are great for long, romantic walks, while its shallow waters provide safe swimming for families with Leggi tutto...

Kalamaki is located 6 km south of Zakynthos town, at the end of the eastern side of the bay of Laganas. Kalamaki is a small and crowded resort with many families and water sports lovers. The area is part of the National Marine Park and a natural continuation of Laganas beach which is equally beautiful. Kalamaki is dominated by the Leggi tutto...

Imagine yourself being in a breathtaking place, a place wild and calm at the same time, a place where the mountain blends with the sea and the sunset resembles a painting. Imagine now that you can enjoy them all along with your food or drink. Just stop imagining and start for the traditional village of Agalas. At the path leading 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...

Drosia beach is not so much sundy but more small rocky and pebbly bays. Indeed they are very different types of affair to the nearby Alykes. There is little in the way of development with only a couple of tavernas nearby Drossia Zakynthos. There are only tiny patches of sand on these two beaches. The rocks here are quite pretty Leggi tutto...

The islet of Marathonisi is placed across the beach of Keri, in Laganas bay. It is not a single island but also includes two more small islets called Pontikonisia. Its perimeter is just about a mile and can be reached by boat from Keri beach and Laganas bay. There are boats that have frequent itineraries to the islet. Otherwise, you 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...

The church of Agios Dionysios, the protector of the island, is located close to the port. It has an impressive bell tower, the tallest in the town, and hosts the shrine of the saint. 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...

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...

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...