Sightseeing in Zakynthos - what to see. Complete travel guide

Zakynthos attracts tourists with children with an abundance of beautiful beaches and resort hotels, but one cannot limit the popular resort to beach entertainment only. On the island, there …
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Fans of Greek cuisine will find it very exciting to relax in Zakynthos restaurants. That said, local restaurants specializing in the national cuisine are not the only notable venues on the …
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Zakynthos is widely recognized as the home city of Dionysios Solomos, the author of the national hymn of Greece. One of the first rebellions in Europe also happened in Zakynthos in 1628. As …
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Charming and picturesque, Zakynthos will pleasantly surprise vacationers with the abundance of attractive landmarks. In 1953, the city was severely damaged during an earthquake. Because of …
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Survived castles around Zakynthos
♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 24.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 73.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rio Castle' Rio, 90 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Old Navarino castle' Near Pylos, 113.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 24.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 73.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Rio Castle' Rio, 90 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Old Navarino castle' Near Pylos, 113.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Zakynthos
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 72.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 143.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 72.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 143.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Zakynthos from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
From the series “Seven Wonders of the World”
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Distance from Zakynthos center - 66.2 km.
The outstanding historic discovery happened in 1875, when archaeologists managed to find the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Not far away, they found the ruins of the workshop of Phidias. Scientists had decades of continuous research and found out a lot of amazing historical nuances. Archaeologists discovered devices necessary for processing the ivory and gold coating application, as well as chips of precious stones. All this is a valid proof that the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was incredibly beautiful and richly decorated. Recreated models of the temple and a magnificent statue were the fruit of the labor of historians and archaeologists. …
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Melissani Cave
From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
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Distance from Zakynthos center - 58 km.
At different times of the day, the light stains the cave in different colours, making it one of the most amazing natural attractions of the planet. It is important to note that Melissani cave is an important historical object. Thousands of years ago it was used for religious rituals. Unique religious artifacts were discovered in the cave. Figures of the god Pan, clay disks and plates with images of the nymphs are now kept in the archaeological museum of Argostoli. …
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