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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 Leggi tutto...

The Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa is located on the northern side of the island. Constructed on the edge of a steep cliff, this monastery is surrounded by lush greenery. Leggi tutto...

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 Leggi tutto...

Imagine yourself being in a breathtaking place, a place wild and calm at the same time, a place where the mountain blends with the sea and the sunset resembles a painting. Imagine now that you can enjoy them all along with your food or drink. Just stop imagining and start for the traditional village of Agalas. At the path leading Leggi tutto...

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. Leggi tutto...

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, 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...

St. Nicholas Beach Watersports & Diving centre in Zakynthos offers a wide range of experiences like ringo, banana, crazy sofa & fly fish. Also choose from water-ski, pedalos & canoes together with the unforgettable experience of flying over the bay in a single or double paragliding. Jet Ski bikes for hire to explore the bay & diving lessons to explore Leggi tutto...

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 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...

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...

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...