THE SIGHTS OF ZAKYNTHOS

 

THE SIGHTS OF ZAKYNTHOS


Zakynthos has dozens of attractions of incomparable natural beauty as well as historical interest.


In the town of Zakynthos, it is worth a tour of the Temple of Agios Dionysios, the Ecclesiastical Museum, the Castle of Agios Georgios and the Spiritual Center of the Municipality of Zakynthos, which houses the Municipal Library, the Historical Archive of Zakynthos and the Museum of Occupation and National Resistance, and the Museum of Dionysios Solomos and Famous Zakynthians. Attractions of Laganas bay are the seaside monument of André Vesal, a Belgian doctor of the Renaissance, 'father of anatomy', the Basilica of Pantokratoros, built by the Byzantine empress Pulcheria and Lake Kerio, where the Source of Herodotus is located and the unique insectivorous plant Urticularia thrives.


Also noteworthy are the cave of Damani and the Twelve Wells, in the area of ​​Andronio, the Monastery of Hyperagathos, the Black Cave in Kallithea, the Kato Lakkos, a deep circular piece surrounded by rocks probably due to the collapse of the cave roof, as well as the Mycenaean tombs in Kambi . In eastern Zakynthos, the Vertzagei Folklore Museum in the village of Pigadakia, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, the Blue Caves at Cape Skinari, and the Dragunara sea cave are of interest.


Finally Navagio is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. In many books and magazines it is described as the best attraction of Zakynthos and one of the most famous beaches in Greece.







The beach is only accessible by boats, which depart from various areas of the island, such as Zakynthos town, Alykes, Agios Nikolaos and Skinari.



There is also a platform where you can go and see the Wreck from above. This platform is next to the village of Anafonitria. There are many signs to show you the way.

In 1983 a ship transporting smuggled cigarettes and drinks to Greece was spotted by the Coast Guard who chased it in bad weather, as a result of which the ship was wrecked on a beach and left on the sand. This is how the Shipwreck was created.

It is one of the places you must visit when you come to Zakynthos. The wonderful blue-green color of the sea will enchant you!



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