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Island of Zakynthos, Greece
| Location | Island of Zakynthos, Greece | Date | December 26, 2010 | Views | 2058 |
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About Island of Zakynthos
Zakynthos has a varied terrain, with fertile plains in the southeastern part and mountainous terrain with steep cliffs along the coasts on the west. The mild, Mediterranean climate and the plentiful winter rainfall endow the island with dense vegetation. The principal products are olive oil, currants, grapes and citrus fruit.
The island has a long musical tradition. It was a precursor of opera and operetta in Greece and on the island it constituted links between nobles and the rest of the people. In 1815 it saw the establishment of the first Music School in Greece. During the first Olympic Games, in Athens 1896, the Music Band of Zakynthos took part in the event. It was the period when composers of Zantiote origin, such as Domeneginis Kapnissis enjoyed some fame in Europe. Since 2009 Zakynthos has its own jazz festival (Zante Jazz Festival). Clubbing has become a huge part of the culture, bringing in a lot of money in the summer months. Island of Zakynthos AttractionsZakynthos BeachesThe island of Zakynthos has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece!Navagio ShipwreckThe Shipwreck is the most famous of the beaches of Zakynthos Greece. It is situated on the eastern part of the island, near the village of Anafotiria. The official name of the beach is Agios Georgios.The beach took it name from the ship that transported illegally cigarettes in 1983, and washed up on the beach which, with the years passing, grew up around it. The ruins of the ship are in the middle of a beautiful white sandy beach with crystalline waters. The beach is surrounded by vertical rocky cliffs, creating a very impressive picture. This exotic beach is one of the trademarks of the island and is photographed by thousands of visitors. Shipwreck is only accessible by boat from the small harbour of Porto Vromi. There is a boat every hour and the boat trip lasts about half an hour. Alykes and AlykanasAlykes is situated 18 km northwest of the island’s capital. The area took it name from the many salt-pits (alykes in Greek) that are located behind the village. They were for a long time the main source of wealth of the island. Alykes has a beautiful sandy beach which attracts many visitors. The main road that cuts the settlement is lined with many restaurants, bars and tourist shops. Many accommodations are located in the area.Alykanas is situated a couple of kilometres before Alykes. It is a coastal settlement, less popular than Alykes. Alykanas has a beautiful sandy beach which is the extension of the beach of Alykes. The area is of great archaeological importance. Argassi beachThe beach of Argassi is situated 5 km from the island’s capital. It is a 1 km long sandy beach that also offers water sports facilities. Due to its proximity to the capital, Argassi became a popular touristy area which attracts every year many foreign visitors. The Argassi village is cut by a road lined from both side by a number of hotels, taverns, bars and tourist shops.Kalamaki beach Kalamaki is situated at the end of the east side of the bay of Laganas, 7 km south of the island’s capital. It is a small but crowded beach resort that attracts many visitors as it is considered as one of the most beautiful Zakynthos beaches. The beach, as well as Laganas, is subject to national and international legislation in order to protect the sea turtle Caretta-Caretta. It is also part of the National Marine Park. The beach is dominated by an impressive rock formation from which one can admire a beautiful panoramic view over the area of Laganas.
Laganas beachLaganas is the most developed and crowded of Zakynthos beaches. It is situated 11 km south of the island’s capital. Laganas is characterised by a 9 km long sandy beach with clear water. The entire beach is covered by sun beds and umbrellas. It also offers water sports facilities. The beach is lined with many beach bars, canteens and taverns.Tsilivi beach Tsilivi is situated 6 km of the island’s capital. It is long sandy beach with calm waters offering many water sports facilities. The village of Tsilivi attracts many visitors. It is a recent settlement that is continuously developed. There are many hotels, apartments, studios, restaurants, bars and tourist shop.
Limni Keriou beachThe beach of Keri is situated in the south of the island. It is a small and peaceful resort located on a beautiful bay with crystalline waters. Along the bay, a couple of taverns and café-bars can be found.The bay offers a beautiful view over the islet of Marathonissi. From the small picturesque port, organised boat tours can take you to the famous Blue Caves. Blue CavesThese maritime caves are situated at Aspros Vrahos of Krimnos, on the Skinari cape, which is the most northern part of the island, 35 km from the town of Zakynthos. The biggest of the caves is the famous Blue Grotto which entrance was discovered in 1897. In the deeper caverns, the visitor has the feeling that everything under the waters -the rocks, the keel of the boat, the body of a swimmer- reflects a bright blue hue. You can visit the Blue Caves by boat from the nearby port of St Nikolaos.Venetian Castle The Venetian Castle is situated on an evergreen hill at the district of Bohali.
It was built upon the ruins of the ancient acropolis (Psofida) and its fortifications, which are preserved, were completed in 1646.
Above the entrance gate, one may distinguish the Venetian blazon of the lions of St Markos. The surrounding area is heavily overgrown with pines and offers an excellent view to the town of Zakynthos.
Location: 3 Km from the town of Zakynthos at the district of Bohali.Monastery of St George at GremnaThe Monastery of St George at Gremna (at the precipices) is situated in a breath-taking pine covered area high above the sea close to the village of Anafonitria at the region of Volimes. A walled-in plague by the entrance gate informs that it was built in 1568. A path below the monastery leads to the cave in which St Gerasimos, patron saint of Kefalonia, lived as a hermit.VIDEO Island of ZakynthosPICTURES Island of Zakynthos
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Greece exotic place Zakynthos or Zante is the third largest of the Ionian Islands and one of the most exotic Europien island. It covers an area of 410 km2 (158 sq mi) and its coastline is roughly 123 km (76 mi) in length. The island is named after Zakynthos, the son of a legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus. The name, like all similar names ending in -nthos, is pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. Zakynthos has a thriving tourism industry.
The capital, which has the same name as the prefecture, is the town of Zakynthos; apart from the official name, it is also called Chora (i.e. the Town, a common denomination in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town). According to the 2001 census, the island has a population of 38,957.
