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This post-Byzantine monastery is constructed in a lush scenery above Alykes. Its interior has many works and icons of great value. Leggi tutto...

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 Leggi tutto...

One of the largest, most cosmopolitan beaches on Zante, Laganas Beach is primarily popular with twenty-somethings letting off steam, but nearby restaurants and tavernas are eager for older customers and families to help them shed the party strip reputation. Pep up your vacation with the lively music pumping out of various bars and cafes, haggle with hard-selling vendors, or recapture 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...

Marathias is a secluded beach located 26 km southwest of Zakynthos Town, on the southern coast of the island, close to Keri. This is a nice place for relaxation and amusement. It is a rather sheltered place with no tourist facilities, like umbrellas and sundecks. This wonderful pebbled beach offers a spectacular rocky landscape that captivates visitors. The hills are Leggi tutto...

The villages of Maries and Exo Xora lie in the area. Both are pleasant villages with Maries having a distinctive light blue church at its centre with quite a few tavernas around. Exo Xora also has a lovely church and a large tree throws shade across the central square where local people sit outside the tavernas.The descent to Vromi Bay 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...

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 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...

Makris Gialos Beach is situated 30 km to the north of Zakynthos town. The beach doesn’t usually get crowded in the summer, because it is not organized. However, Makris Gialos beach has a sandy seashore and crystal waters, ideal for snorkeling. Its waters are pretty deep, therefore you should pay high attention when swimming and have your mind on the Leggi tutto...

The church of Agios Nikolaos Molos in Zakynthos, Greece: The church of Agios Nikolaos Molos is located at the southern side of Solomos Square, just above the port of Zakynthos Town. This is the oldest Venetian building of the square and the only that survived the severe earthquake and fire of 1953. Originally the church had been constructed on a 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...