Zakynthos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Greek island in the Ionian Sea
About Zakynthos
Zakynthos, due to mild winter rainfall, is an extremely lush island. The Venetians, who conquered it, referred to it asIl fiore del Levante, the flower of the Levant. March-May is a particularly rewarding time to visit; the island has relatively few tourists, the Easter parade takes place, and the island blooms spectacularly with a myriad of colorful flowers and lush green hills. Zakynthos, like its neighbourKefalonia, was heavily affected by the massive earthquake of 1953 and subsequently a lot of its stunning Venetian architecture was sadly destroyed. Ruins still lay in some parts of the island due to this. The main town was completely rebuilt and still has an uncanny resemblance toVenice's San Marco Square. It is well worth taking a look at. The beautiful white cliffs that plunge into a
Top Attractions in Zakynthos
Explore the best things to see and do in Zakynthos:
- ★Agios Nikolaos
- ★Alikes/Alykanas
- ★Blue Caves
- ★Cape Skinari
- ★Dafni
- ★Dionysios Solomos Museum
- ★Gerakas
- ★Kalamaki to Laganas
Where to Eat in Zakynthos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avra Taverna Restaurant
- 🍴Galini
- 🍴Mermaids
- 🍴Mikri Plateia
- 🍴Nikos Beach Bar
- 🍴The Clear Horizon
Where to Stay in Zakynthos
- 🏨Angella Sterpis
- 🏨Blue House
- 🏨Bozonos Villa
- 🏨Daphnes Villas and Apartments
- 🏨Edelweiss Zante Hotel
- 🏨Emerald Deluxe Villa
Zakynthos Travel Guide Sections
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