Zakynthos is not far from Kilini in the Peloponnese. On this island were born two of the greatest Greek poet - Dionysios Solomos and Andreas Calvos. And in the 17th century, the painting of the so-called Zakynthian school was born here. However, Zakynthian always used and still enjoys music with special love. The famous Zakynthian cantadas are performed on the island.

The earthquake in 1953 destroyed many priceless monuments, which eventually were restored. On the island come to admire the icons and preserved beautiful frescoes, get acquainted with the museums, but mostly - enjoy the rest on the wonderful beaches of Zakynthos.

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How to get here

Charter flights from Moscow (3 hours 20 minutes) and St. Petersburg (4 hours) fly once a week from late May to early October.

In addition, you can fly to Zakynthos by plane from Athens (50 minutes), from Corfu and from Argostoli. Another option - a bus or train to Kilini, and then - by ferry. Local lines run in the summer between Zakynthos and Kefalonia.

Beaches of Zakynthos

The length of the coastline is 123 km. Argasi - one of the first developed areas of the island with an endless beach and a very clean sea. Not less beautiful are the beach of Porto Zoro, the coast of Agios Nikolaos and Vasilikos, the sandy beach of Gerakas (here, as well as in Laganas, the sea tortoise of the Caretta Caretta lays eggs). Laganas itself is the largest tourist center on the island, with one of the longest sandy beaches in Greece.

Two more lovely beaches on the island are the long sandy beach of Tsilivi (Planos) and the beach of Alykes, which is distinguished by a convenient approach to the water and a shallow sea.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Zakynthos

Zakynthos is the capital of the island and its only port .The first thing that can be seen from a distance from the ship as you approach the city is the high belfry of St. Dionysius on the outskirts of the city .The largest area of ​​the city is Solomu with a statue of the great national poet Solomos .On the square stands the majestic building of the Byzantine Museum .The entire right side of the square is occupied by the city library, numbering more than 50 thousand volumes .On the ground floor is the Museum of the History of the Occupation and the National Resistance .Near the square Solomu is the famous St. Mark's Square with the Catholic Cathedral, next to it - the Museum of Solomos .Also in the city is interesting the church of St. Nicholas Mola, in which the parish priest was Saint Dionysius .

Campi

Campi - a small village in the vicinity of which found Mycenaean burials. The local shores have two terrible abyss, about 400 m high. To the east is the schism of the Schiez, and to the south - the abyss of Foki. At their base are the sea caves.

Maries

In the mountain village of Maries interesting monastery of the Virgin Anafonitriya. Inside the monastery fence there is a church (15th century basilica with frescoes) and a dilapidated tower.

Strofady

Strofada - two unusual islets near Zakynthos - are known mainly because of the Preobrazhensky monastery standing here. Once there were 100 monks, including St. Dionysius, who died in the 17th century in Zakynthos, but is buried here according to his wish.

Zakynthos Nature Attractions

Famous sea caves Cary with emerald water (you can swim), the arches of Marathias (Big and Small) - a real bridge, formed by rocks above the surface of the sea, under which boats swim. Lazurny Grotto - the strongest impressions are waiting for travelers at the end of the excursion, when the boat swims under three large stone arches and enters a spacious grotto.

Water Village Water Village

The water park is 4 km from the capital of the island, in the village of Sarakinado. Attractions: Kamikaze, Black Hole, Aqua Slalom, Crazy Hill, Lazy River, Boomerang, lagoon pool, jacuzzi pool, children's playground, children's pool, children's cars, etc.

Admission: 21 EUR adult ticket, 15 euros for children. Photo of Zakynthos (27)