Charm, legend, sea and fabulous beaches make Zakynthos one of the most suggestive islands in Greece. Let’s discover the beauty of this island which is a perfect destination for a summer vacation…
Zakynthosalso called Zacinto it’s a’legendary islandAccording to legend, Venus was born right here. This hidden gem is a true paradise of crystal clear waters and fabulous beaches, a perfect destination for those who want to experience the charm of Greece with its culture, history, sea and breathtaking landscapes. In Zakynthos Hugh Foscolo, dedicated one of his most beautiful poems, as a tribute to the island where he was born. Zakynthos is the island of suggestive silent sunsets, but also one that knows how to become a cradle of liveliness and nightlife. Zakynthos, the island with a dual personality knows how to enchant and amuse, in short, knows how to be the “right” island for the beautiful energy of the places, it is the island where anything can happen, to be toured even on a motorbike to intensely experience the magic of Greek nature that offers a beautiful relaxing experience. Among wonderful beaches, suggestive trekking itineraries, attractions not to be missed, here is what Zakynthos can offer you to experience an unforgettable summer…
Shipwreck beach: the symbol of the beaches of Zakynthos, which unfortunately this year it will be forbidden to photograph
It is impossible not to talk about her, the Shipwreck Beachbecause of Zakynthos that’s the signature. When it comes to Zakynthos it is she who appears on all the covers or articles describing the island and is considered the most photographed. It therefore seems right to us to start the trip to Zakynthos by talking about her, even though we know that this year no tourist will be able to enter it. covers Beach as it is called by the locals for summer 2023 will be closed for safety reasons and can only be observed from a distance by boat. This hidden but also so grandiose place protected by two promontories is located on the west coast of Zakynthos, has thick vegetation and a sea so blue that it will remain in your heart for its beauty. His name “Shipwreck Beach” it comes to him not too long ago, since 1980, and it is due to the fact that right in the center of the small strip of white sand there is the wreck of a smugglers’ boat carrying a load of cigarettes which broke down and remained stranded. The Spiaggia del Relitto looks like the perfect beach due to its shape, its sand, its enchanting sea.
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The Blue Caves: an unmissable stop to experience all the marine beauty of Zakynthos
Explore the wonderful Blue Caves by boat and admiring the play of light and color due to the reflection of the sun on the crystal clear water is almost a must for those arriving in Zakynthos. Booking one of the many boat tours or renting a boat yourself will not be difficult and so you can reach these caves that follow one after the other from Agios Nikolaos to then end in the vicinity of Capo Skinari. Their name is due to the color of the reflections that the water assumes inside them. If many of the caves can be visited by everyone by boat, some are reserved only for the most expert swimmers or divers.
Zakynthos National Marine Park: the protected area where you can discover all the beauty of the marine fauna and more
Il Zakynthos marine park is located along the south coast between the promontory of Capo Marathiaup to the beach of Gerakas and also includes the inland areas of the beaches of Limni Kerì, Laganas and Kalamaki. This famous park is not only famous for its sandy beaches, but also for its rich Mediterranean scrub which transforms it into a real place of the Mediterranean ecosystem. Inside this park is the wonderful island of Marathonisi, a truly heavenly place famous for being the cradle of the Caretta Caretta sea turtles, which is why it is a WWF protected area. Here are the most beautiful beaches of Zakynthos one with white sand and one with pebbles both surrounded by rich vegetation and two tiny islets that take the name of Pontikonisia, both have a sea that goes from green to blue to the most intense electric blue.
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Keri Lighthouse: the perfect place to enjoy the most evocative colors of the sunset over Zakynthos
I know the Greece is famous for the beauty of its sunsets, Zakynthos it really gives an amazing one. The ideal place to see it is the Keri Lighthouse which becomes one of the most popular places for tourists. Keri it is a charming mountain village where luxury hotels and resorts have been opened in recent years and where, reaching the top of the promontory, you reach the lighthouse, the view is truly amazing, you overlook the sea and the sun that plunges in offers a breathtaking spectacle. If the days are clear, it will be an unforgettable moment of your visit to the island, also because walking along the small lighthouse, you will have the opportunity to observe, from the top of the cliff, the Myzitres. Here is a traditional tavern where you can enjoy an aperitif waiting for the light to disappear, leaving room for a bright starry sky.
2023-07-24 11:30:20
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