Zakynthos town, Greece, ZANTE
Zakynthos, Zante, the Levant flower is located at the foot of Bochali hill and is the capital and main port of the island.
The earthquake of 1953 literally demolished the town and only three buildings survived. Today it is a modern city with a rapidly development that extends more and more toward the interior of the island. Zante has many interests, such as the famous church of St. Dionysius, which enshrines the relics of the saint, the numerous museums and characteristic squares of Dionysios Solomos and St. Mark's, dating from the period of Venetian Rule including the unique Catholic church on the island.
Much interest has the small neighborhood around the ruins of the old Venetian castle, located on Bochali. Here the small and silent streets, the old houses with flowering gardens and the magnificent view overlooking the entire bay of Zante town transferring visitors to bygone eras.
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Zakynthos or Zante is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands. Zakynthos is a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region, and its only municipality. It covers an area of 410 km2 (158 sq mi) and its coastline is roughly 123 km (76 mi) in length. The name, like all similar names ending in -nthos, is pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. In Greek mythology the island was said to be named after Zakynthos, the son of a legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
Zakynthos is a tourist destination, with an international airport served by many charter flights from northern Europe. The island's nickname is To fioro tou Levante (Italian: Il fiore di Levante, English: The flower of the East), given by the Venetians
Η Ζάκυνθος, γνωστή διεθνώς και με το όνομα Τζάντε, ή Φιόρο του Λεβάντε (= Άνθος της Ανατολής) κατά τους Βενετσιάνους, είναι ένα από τα νησιά των Επτανήσων. Είναι το ενδέκατο σε έκταση ελληνικό νησί και το τρίτο (μετά την Κεφαλονιά και την Κέρκυρα) και δεύτερο σε πληθυσμό νησί των Ιονίων νήσων. Η έκτασή της είναι 406 τ. χλμ και ο πληθυσμός ανέρχεται στους 40.758 κατοίκους ( Από την Πελοπόννησο απέχει 9,5 ναυτ. μίλια (από την Κυλλήνη του Νομού Ηλείας) και 8,5 ναυτ. μίλια από το πλησιέστερο βόρεια σε αυτή νησί, την Κεφαλλονιά.
Zante (o anche Zacìnto, dal suo nome in greco Ζάκυνθος, Zákynthos) è un'isola greca (406 km²) con una popolazione di circa 40.000 abitanti. L'isola si trova nel mar Ionio, vicino alle coste del Peloponneso e fa parte dell'arcipelago delle isole Ionie. È molto nota perché, quando era ancora sotto dominio veneziano, diede i natali al poeta Ugo Foscolo, il quale dedicò all'isola il suo noto sonetto A Zacinto. È ben conosciuta anche per la Spiaggia del Relitto, lido accessibile solo via mare, racchiuso tra due alture e con al centro un relitto di mercantile arrugginito portato lì dalle acque. La spiaggia è la più fotografata di tutta la Grecia e forse del Mar Mediterraneo[1]. Al largo di Zante inizia l'estremità settentrionale della fossa ellenica che tocca nella fossa Calypso il punto più profondo del Mediterraneo.
La città fu al centro delle battaglie spartano-ateniesi e nel 1953 fu colpita da un disastroso terremoto che devastò l'intera isola.
Dal punto di vista amministrativo costituisce un'unità periferica nella periferia delle Isole Ionie formata dall'unico comune omonimo.
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Zakynthos (Zante) Greece | The Best Greek Island
Zakynthos (Zante) Greece is the best Greek Island. We spent four days exploring the beautiful island on a quad. In episode one we visited Kalamaki Beach, Gerakas Beach, Porto Azzuro, Banana Beach. We had a fabulous dinner at Pandesia restaurant in Kalamaki complete with Greek Dancing! We even got to break some plates!
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About this video: Zante (Zakynthos) is the best greek island. Zakynthos (Zante) is in Greece and is a beautiful greek island. In this Greece Vlog we visited Banana Beach in Zakynthos. We rented Quads and made this zakynthos travel guide. In this Zante holiday vlog we went to kalamaki beach and gerakas beach where there were nesting turtles. Zakynthos also had greek dancing and breaking plates at Pandesia. Zakynthos or Zante is one of the best greek islands. Zakynthos greece is an island. Zakynthos island is a must visit.
32. ALL ALONE at Shipwreck Beach | Best beach in Greece? | Sailing to Zakynthos
This week on Kawai we sail in to Vathy on Ithaca where we shelter from the forecasted storms and strong winds. The forecast of storms is correct and we are hit with 50-60 knots for 25-30 minutes. During the mayhem Kawai is struck during the storm by another boat who had anchored too close. Fortunately we have fenders out and there is no damage to Kawai.
We leave Ithaca and sail towards Zakynthos. The sailing is hit and miss during the trip as we put the sails up and down constantly. The 40 nm trip is extremely picturesque. The west coast of Zakynthos has striking cliffs, large cave and green hilltops. During the sail Jase also catches a couple of tuna.
We reach Shipwreck beach at lunchtime and the bay is spectacular. The water is a perfect blue and amazing swimming conditions. We spend a couple of hours on Kawai, swimming, diving and taking in the scenery. We eventually take the tender ashore and are the last remaining people on the beach.
Unfortunately the swell picks up so we leave Ship wreck beach at 8pm and head for Keri in southern Zakynthos. We anchor at midnight and wake to a beautiful calm anchorage.
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We don't know exactly where the winds will take us at this stage but over the next year we hope to sail to Turkey, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia.
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Taking is easy for a couple of days in the shallow bay of Keri on the south side of Zakynthos.
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White beaches, sea turtles and partying around the clock make Zakynthos a favourite holiday destination
The Venetians called this southernmost Ionian island Fiore di Levante, the Flower of the East. Its nobility and fertility made it the jewel of their empire. Today’s visitors would agree, though they come for its endless beaches – Lagana, Tsilivi, Argassi, Kalamaki, Alykes – where British, French and Italians party day and night.
Looking for indelible moments? You’ll find them when you swim at the famous Shipwreck Beach, watch the sunset from the cliffs of Keri and Kryoneri, listen to the islanders sing their cantatas and see the endangered caretta caretta sea turtles lay their eggs in the island’s white sands. Welcome to Zakynthos, as it is known in Greece, the island that has it all.
What to do in Zakynthos
Set sail for fabulous beaches
From your seat on the caique that does the circuit of Zakynthos, you’ll see a cavalcade of beaches, each one more magical than the last. Shipwreck Beach, Laganas, Gerakas, Vasilikos, Marathonisi, the Blue Caves ... all rank among the most splendid in Greece. Vying for first place, the renowned shipwreck at the eponymous beach adds drama to the ubiquitous white sand, white cliffs and turquoise green water. Come early in the morning, or drop anchor the previous evening, so you can enjoy your first dive before the rest of the world arrives.
The National Marine Park: reserved for sea turtles in the Ionian
The sea and coast around Zakynthos were picked for Greece’s first marine park. This is where the rare caretta caretta sea turtles lay their eggs. In spring these endangered creatures set off for Zante from the Libyan Sea and the southern Adriatic, not because they like the swim but because nature tells them to lay their eggs in the sands of Gerakas, Dafni, Kalamaki, Marathonisi and, especially, Sakania, east of Laganas, as they always have. If you’re lucky enough to witness this spectacle, please don’t disturb.
To enjoy everything Zakynthos has to offer, fly with Aegean.
Bokhali, the prettiest part of town
Zante is not only beaches. Take a stroll through lovely Bokhali, 2km from the centre of town, and you’ll find yourself stopping every few minutes to admire the panoramic view of the harbour, Argassi and the Bay of Laganas. Or to photograph the alleys lined with old houses and traditional cafes. Walk a bit higher, and you’ll come to the castle, camouflaged by all manner of plant and shrub, where the Venetians had their island capital.
St Dionysios
One of Orthodox pilgrimage sites in the Ionian, St Dionysios draws crowds of believers throughout the year as it houses the relics of the saint of the same name (also the island’s patron saint). The impressive church was built in 1926, with a three-aisled basilica and inner arch. The catastrophic earthquake of 1953 left it virtually undamaged. Miracle or just solid foundations?
Hidden gems of Zakynthos
The Strofades, more islands to explore
Only 37 nautical miles from Zante, these two islets are unknown to most tourists, Greek or foreign. A mystery surrounds the 15th century fortified monastery here. It houses an icon of the Virgin that washed up here undamaged after being thrown into the sea by 13th century Orthodox Christians in Constantinople to save it from the Iconoclasts who were destroying all paintings with human figures.
The Rolling… Stone
Locals claim that Mick Jagger hails from the village of Kiliomeno (which translates as rolling) and that’s why he named his band The Rolling Stones. This is a big local tease, but nobody’s kidding when it comes to extoling the virtues of this delightful settlement. Take your time to admire its traditional architectural style and old homes which resemble fortresses.
Zante by the glass
Set aside some time for a visit to an island winery, some of which go back centuries. Hundreds of hectares are devoted to vineyards and there are more than 60 different grape varietals
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