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The church of Agia Mavra in Maherado was built in the 14th century and it is among the most important churches in Zakynthos. It has an imposing Venetian bell tower next to the door. The church celebrates the memory of Agia Mavra on May 3rd. Leggi tutto...

Porto Zoro beach is located 17 kilometres from the capital of Zakynthos and offers visitors a unique swimming experience at a peaceful environment away from the noisy crowds at the centre of the island. A couple of taverns and some rooms for rent can be found behind the beach.This beach has beautiful crystalline waters and lush green surrounds that impress 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 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. Leggi tutto...

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 Leggi tutto...

The beach of Saint Nicholas is located 32 km north west of Zakynthos Town and owns its name to the little chapel that stands on the left side of the beach. It is one of the liveliest and fun-filled beaches, wide with many water sports activities and tourist facilities. Nearby is a nice restaurant and a bar. It receives mostly Leggi tutto...

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 Leggi tutto...

Limni Keri is a small and quiet resort situated on a wonderful bay with golden sand and turquoise shimmering waters, and can be found in the southern part of Zakynthos. A couple of taverns and cafe-bars are scattered along the bay from which one can enjoy an amazing view over the islet of Marathonisi. The small picturesque port of Keri 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...

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, 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...

Porto Roma is a quaint and small beach lying in the area of Vasilikos, 16 km southeast of Zakynthos Town. The beach has been named to honor of the famous Zakynthian personality, Alexandros Romas. It is gifted with a unique natural beauty of lush greenery and tall pine trees providing good shade for visitors. The whole area has remained pure Leggi tutto...