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Close to the frequented beach of Laganas lies the most nostalgic part of old Zakynthos, Sarakina Italian Mansion, the last remaining house of Italian architecture. This beautiful country house lies deserted at the top of a hill, amidst a lush green forest and brings back memories of a rich island and the large Italian country houses that were spread around Read more...

Dennis Taverna in Lithakia Zakynthos (Zante) opened in 1976 and was one of the first tavernas to operate on the island. Since then, Dennis has retained its authentic character in combination to high standards of service. The place has over the years become a well-known family restaurant where you can enjoy dishes from the Greek traditional cuisine, all prepared with Read more...

Koukla is one of the most picturesque beaches in Zakynthos, offering many kinds of facilities to the visitors. It is located 13km southwest of Zakynthos Town and close to Laganas. It is surrounded by lush greenery offering a spectacular background. Along the beach there are colorful umbrellas and sundecks available for rent. Due to the short distance from the town, Read more...

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 Read more...

Xigia is a lovely beach situated 20 km north of Zakynthos. This is one of the most popular locations of the island surrounded by a rocky landscape with lush greenery. It distinguishes for the unique water quality including brimstone offering the sea a light scent. The brimstone comes from the neighboring caves and it is therapeutic for the body pains, Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

The Naval Museum of Zakynthos offers some very important insight on the development of the merchant and military navy, and the great impact that certain events had on the Greek navy, such as the Greek revolution, the two World Wars, and other decisive events, all included in the Naval museum records. However, Zakynthos does not have just one naval museum, Read more...

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. Read more...

Between the larger resorts of Tsilivi and Alykanas, the village of Tragaki lies close to the north east coast of Zakynthos in Greece’s Ionian group of islands. Tragaki enchants visitors with a unique combination of natural beauty and developed amenities. This resort boasts plenty of hotels and a variety of dining options, including traditional Greek tavernas. Its mountainous setting, just Read more...

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 Read more...

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. Read more...