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The Monastery of Panagia Eleftherotria is located in Lagopodo, next to Maherado and very close to the church of Santa Mavra. Its architecture looks more like a castle than a monastery. The location gives an amazing view to the countryside of the island. 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...

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. Read more...

Alykanas beach is a natural continuation of Alykes Beach and slashes a dramatic curving coast around a crystalline cove. Its sheltered, shallow waters are ideal for children and others in need of safe swimming options, but thrill seekers will have plenty to do as well. Pedalos, ringos, paragliding, banana boats… the list of available watersports goes on and on. If Read more...

Porto Kaminia is a lovely beach on the southern side of the island, about 7 km from Zakynthos Town. Located in the middleway between Argassi and Vassilikos, in the region Xirokastello, Porto Kaminia is a calm alternative to the busy resorts of Zakynthos, such as Laganas and Tsilivi. Although the beach is small in size, it is organized with sunbeds Read more...

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. Read more...

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, Read more...

Argassi beach lies in front of the tourist resort, just 5 kilometres from the capital of Zakynthos. Argassi Zante is a long golden sandy beach that extends one km and offers a wide range of water sports facilities. The resort offers many types of accommodations, taverns, bars and shops. It is not one of the best beaches you can find Read more...

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 Read more...

The Monastery of Yperagathou belongs to the Monastery of Sina and dates back to the 17th century. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the church inside this small monastery has some old icons and nice wall paintings. It is not inhabited now but used to be an important monastery for Zakynthos in the past. Yperagathou Monastery is located Read more...

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 Read more...

Zante Sea Discovery has been newly developed in Zakynthos for viewing Laganas gulf, he most unique place in Zakynthos with the crystal clear water, fascinating sea life with the sea turtle and varius fishes viewed through 22 giant under sea windows. An exhilarating, unique experience which should not be missed. During this 60 minute cruise, yellow submarine CaptainNemo’s crew will Read more...