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Zakinthos has its own way of enchanting the visitor and engraving itself in his memory. Its is not easy to forget the emerald sea, the pine covered hills, or the hospitable and openhearted inhabitants of Zante, as it is otherwise called. Up high, above the modern town with its beautiful buildings in the typical Zakintian style, is the Venetian castle; churches are everywhere in the city of St. Dionysios, the island's patron saint. Small coffee shops and picturesque villages are to be found among the olive and almond trees, in or around fields planted with vines and vegetables.

Tourist resorts on the coast with a wide variety of accommodations: Laganas, Argasi, Yerakas, Porto Zoro, Vassilikos, Tsilivi, Alykes, Alikanas, and Lake Keri.

The island is named after Zacynthus, son of a legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.

Capital city Zakynthos : Zante town.


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Holiday Homes / Apartments

James Villas   -   Villas and villas with pools to rent with James Villa Holidays

  Holiday-rentals.uk 
Rentals in Zakynthos: self-catering rentals, holiday cottages, villas & apartments.

  Zakros Villas 
Accommodation in Limni Keri in the south, in Porto Roma at the peninsula Vassilikos and in the village Ammoudi in the east of the island.

Hotels Zakynthos

  Hotels in Zakynthos   -   Zákynthos, Argásion
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators 

     -   Zante Holidays

  



  Amathus Holidays   -   Zakynthos
  Gaia Visions Retreat 
Through a unique programme of yoga, meditation and massage our holidays make you special because they are attuned to you. The really special part is the small size of our groups.  Located in the beauty of Vassilikos peninsula to the south of the island.
It is one of the most pristine parts with stunning beaches and virgin forest. Gaia Visions is a beautiful stone house built in traditional style. It sits in a quiet location amid olive groves in a small enclave of stone houses with a sea view. It has a wonderful energy and peaceful feel to it. It has been used as a healing centre since it was built.

Travel Guides Zante / Related books

 

  Travel Guides Zakhyntos   [ amazon.co.uk ]

Transport / How do I travel to Zakynthos

All year round flights leave daily from Athens West Airport which take approximately 45 minutes. During the tourist season [ April to October ] there are direct charter connections between Zakynthos and a number of European cities

  Zakynthos Airport   -   Dionysos Solomos Airport   -   see HCAA
Situated in the area of Laganas, 1 km from the beach resorts of Laganas and Kalamaki and 6 km from the Zante Town.

  Athens International Airport

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  Airline Tickets Zante / Bargain Flights
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  Ferries in Greece
From land [ Kyllini ] to Zakynthos Town and from the island Kefallonia between Pesada and Agios Nikolaos.

Land connection between Kyllini and Zakynthos town.

  KTEL
KTEL Zakynthou, the Zakynthian offices of the national bus company, runs a daily coach service with direct connections to the cities of Athens, Patras and Thessaloniki via a short journey on the Zakynthos-Kyllini ferry, which takes about an hour.


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  Zakynthou Prefecture [ Government Zakynthos ]

  Zante Town   -   Zante Town  -  capital and main town of the island
See Zakynthos.gr

  Alykes Municipality   -   north of Laganas and Keri and southeast of Volimes
Divided in Kastarion, Agios Dimitrios [ Agios Dimitrios and Drakas ], Alikanas, Ano Gerakarion [ Ano Gerakarion , Alonia and Kastelia ], Kallithea, Kato Gerakarion, Meson Gerakarion [ Meson Gerakarion and Psarou ], Pigadakia, Skoulikadon. See Alykes.com
  Arkadion Municipality   -   in the hills of west Tsilivi - with the seat in Vanato
Sarakinado, Vanato, Kipseli, Kalipado and Tragaki.
  Artemisia Municipality   -   seat of the municipality is in Macherado
Divided in Agia Marina, Agios Leon, Agioi Pantes, Fiolitis, Galaron, Gyrion, Koiliomenos, Lagkadakia, Lagopodon, Loucha, Machairadon, Romirion and Vougiaton / Melinadon.
  Elatia Municipality   -   seat of the municipality is in Volimes
Divided in Volimes [ Volimes, Agios Andreas (island), Agios Nikolaos, Askos, Varvara, Elies and Korithion ], Anafonitria [ Anafonitria and Agios Ioannis (island) ], Ano Volimes [ Ano Volimes, Agia Thekli, Mikro Nisi and Skinaria ], Exo Chora [ Exo Chora and Kampion ], Maries, Orthonies [ Orthonies and Koroni ].
  Laganas Municipality   -   beach resort, located in the southern part of the island
Located in the southeastern part of the island, iit s the busiest beach on Zakynthos, and one of the most beautiful bays on the island. The beach, 9 km long, is regarded as one of the longest in Greece and is suitable for most sea sports.
Divided in Pantokrator [ Pantokrator and Laganas ], Agalas [ Agalas, Ai Giannis, Ampelos and Stimies ], Kalamakion [ Kalamakion, Margaraiika and Pefkakia ], Kerion (or Keri) [ Keri, Ampelati, Limni Keriou and Marathias ], Lithakia, Mouzakion (or Mouzaki).

  Keri Lake   -   At the southernmost point on the island
Keri is situated on the Southwest side of the island and is 15 kl from the city of Zakynthos and 12 kl from the Airport. Referred to by Herodotus it is an area that combines the sea, pine forests, valleys and streams. Keri was many times in the past, the target of pirates and conquerors
Lake Keri is an inlet on which one can find picturesque little tavernas; caiques are available to transport romantic souls in less than an hour and a half to the caves, rocks and bays around Cape Marathia.

  Agalas   -   western mountain village
Known for its mushrooms set in pinewood. Nearby the Damianou Cave [ two entrances, one on top of the other ]
  Agios Leon   -   a white washed village on the west of the island, close to the cliff-lines coast
  Agios Nicolaos   -   small bay with a fishing port
  Agios Sostis   -   a small resort between Keri Lake and Laganas
  Alikes and Alikanas   -   great beaches
Good location for exploring the non-tourist regions of Zakynthos. Located on the Northeast coastline of the island of Zakynthos, 15 km from the capital, the Alykes and Alikanas are two enticing beaches, adjacent to each other. It's a beautiful, lush area with a breathtaking mountain view. It is dotted with Hotels, Rooms-to-Let, Bungalows, Restaurants, Tavernas, Bars, Super Markets, Souvenir shops, etc. Most of the shops are strewn along the main road of the village of Alykes. On the beach you will also find Tavernas and Snack Bars for lunch or a refreshing drink after your swim. For those inclined towards water sports and adventure, the options are countless; name it and you will find it !: Jet Skiing, Paragliding, Banana Riding, Water Skiing, etc. See Alykes.
  Amoudi   -   small resort on the outskirts of Alykanas
The area has wonderful countryside all around. The beaches here consist of small coves and crystal clear waters.
  Amboula - Psarou   -   located between the resorts of Amoudi and Tsilivi on the North East coast
  Argassi - Argasi is a lush green valley that opens out onto the sea
This resort is popular with families and couples. Full range of facilities, including a small road train with regular services into Zakynthos Town. The beach in Argassi is very narrow. Argassi is only a short drive from Vassilikos which offers the best beaches on the island.
  Bochali village
  Iono Beach / Banana   -   fine sandy beach located in the Vassilikos peninsular
  Kalamaki   -   family resort
Boasts a 7 kilometres long sandy beach, the largest on the island. This resort is about 3 km from the center of Laganas.
  Keri   -   small resort
The small fishing harbor and Greek feel of this resort make it a really unique area of the island, surrounded by olive groves and fruit trees.
  Porto Koukla   -   small resort next to Aghios Sostis
The sea views from this resort are wonderful and there is a narrow beach which offers boat trips to Keri Caves, Marathonissi or just for a round of turtle spotting as they swim past to Laganas.
  Porto Roma   -   17 km southeast of Zakynthos town
Small sandy and pebble beach with fishing port.
  Porto Zoro   -   a lovely little beach Near Yerakas
  Skinari - in the north of the island with many charming villages such as Makri Gialos, Xigia and Volimes
Also the location of the Blue Caves and Navagio [ Shipwreck ]. It is a departure point for trips to the blue caves and shipwreck.
  Tsilivi Planos   -   popular with families   -   see Tsilivi
Tsilivi is situated on the North East coast of the idyllic island of Zakynthos. 9km from the airport and 5km from the capital of the island, Zakynthos Town. Tsilivi has fast become one of the main resorts on the island of Zakynthos. It is bustling with many family run tavernas, restaurants, bars and nightclubs making it one of the islands 'hotspots' for entertaining nightlife.
The resort is set amongst olive groves and vineyards and its special features include a fantastic golden sandy beach of around 2km long that is well worthy of its Blue Flag of Cleanliness reward. Tsilivi beach is long and safe for small children, with golden sand and crystal, shallow water.
  Vanato village   -   seat of municipality of Arkadion
  Vasilikos   -   unspoilt area of the island at thesouthern foothills of Mount Skopos
Nestled among greenery and with abundant water, farmlands and orchards, as well as pretty beaches. Stretches from Argassi to Gerakas. Lovely beaches, such as Banana Beach, Porto Zoro, Plaka Beach, St Nicholas Beach, Kaminia Beach, Dafni Beach and many more.
  Yerakas   -   at the most southeastern point on the island
It is at Yerakas that the Caretta Caretta sea turtles build their nests and lay their eggs.

  Blue Caves
On the northern part of the island to the east of the Cape Schinari are the Blue Caves, a series of geological formations that have created a unique seascape. Apart from the natural arches carved out by erosion, these caves are famous for the color of the water in its deepest hollows, a deep azure color which is most striking in the morning when the light is at its brightest.
  Caretta Caretta   -  sea turtles   -  main attraction of Lagana
Each year during the months of June, July and August the loggerhead sea turtles [ Caretta Caretta ] migrate to the bay of Laganas to lay their eggs on the beach. This is a protected beach, watched over by ecologists at all times. See Loggerhead_Sea_Turtle, Archelon and Katelios Group.
  Monastery of Anafonitria   -   built in the 14th century
Here St Dionysios, patron saint of the island Zakynthos, spend his last years.

  Radio Zakynthos   -   Island Radio   -   live radio


History of Zakynthos

  Zakynthos' history   -   see Wikipedia
The famous ancient Greek poet and writer, Homer, first mentioned the island in his masterpieces, the Iliad and the Odyssey, stating that the first inhabitants of it were the son of King Dardanos of Troy called Zakynthos and his men and that they first came on the island around 1500-1600 BC...

Music, Culture

  Music and Zakynthos   -   Zakynthos Chorus - Fioro di Levante
The people of Zakynthos are music-lovers. The island has a long and rich musical tradition which developed during the the years of Venetian rule, and as a result was inevitably subjected to the influence of western music.

  Churches and Monuments
  Museum of Zakynthos
The Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos is in Solomos Square. The museum houses a rich collection of portable icons, a true panorama of ecclesiastical painting from the Byzantine years up to the 19th century, with about a thousand religious paintings by post-Byzantine, Ionian and Zakynthian artists.

  Holy Metropolis of Zakynthos and Strofadon
His most Reverend Chrysostomos, Metropolitan of Zakynthos (known as Dimitrios) Sinetos was born in Zakynthos in 1939. In 1959 he transferred and lived his life in the Holy Monastery of ST Catherine of Sinai, from where he was ordained a monk. He was ordained Deacon in November 1961 and as a Presbyter in November 1962 he was positioned to the sinaitic dependent Monastery of Zakynthos...........


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