Zakynthos is one of the largest islands in the Ionian sea. In fact, it is the second most visited isle apart from Corfu. The lands in Zakynthos are quite mountainous, and just like the other Ionian islands, there are a number of fertile valleys and green plains that depict superb landscapes on the island. Their coasts are vast, some 123 Read more...

During the first half of the 13th century, the emperor of Nikikas, Theodoros Laskaris I, was the founder of the Holy Monastery of Strofadi. As was the custom of the Byzantine emperors, it was dedicated to Jesus Christ. According to the historian L. Zoi, the emperor John Palaiologos renovated the monastery, around the year 1440 AD. The monastery looks like Read more...

From the village of Argasi we take the road that leads to the top of the mountain Skopos. The route is quite tiring but the result deserves it, in order for us to admire the astonishing view and visit the Monastery of Virgin Mary the Skopiotissa. This church was built in 1624. The monastery has been destroyed but in the Read more...

In the village of Kampi, in the top of the rock of Shiza, dominates a huge Cross that was built in the memory of those who lost their life in the times of Bondage. From that point the view is astonishing and it worths we rest in one of the small cafes or restaurants of the area, and enjoy the Read more...

The famous area of Bohalis, is found in the highest point of the city of Zakynthos (Zante). From there the view is astonishing as we can see not only a panoramic view of the city but also other areas of Zakynthos. This area was from the first areas to be tourist developed, since in the old times the Capital of Read more...

The two conical huge rocks, that bounce from the crystal blue waters in Keri, are called the Small & Big Mitzithra. They are found under the lighthouse of Keri. Here the waters are wild and the mountains form steep slopes. The landscape is lurid. In these South-eastern coasts we find the deeper point of the Mediterranean, called as the “Well Read more...