Zakynthos (or Zakynthos) - the third island in the Ionian Sea.
The island itself consists of two mountain chains, between which the valley extends. Summary paradise, with olives, grapes and citrus plants, golden beaches and beautiful spokes. There are about 40 thousand people who are engaged in agriculture, winemaking and fishing or involved in the tourist business. A huge number of tourists come to an island annually to enjoy his beauty, relax and swim away in the azure coastal waters. So, a little about what you can look at Zakynthos.
Navagio Ship Wreck (Navagio Ship Wreck)
The bay name is translated as "shipwreck". And all because about 35 years ago, the ship "Panayotis" crafes here, who was dripped tobacco from Turkey to Italy (so the beach is sometimes called the "bike of smugglers"). As a result, the ship, which was left in place, became a kind of symbol of Zakynthus. By the way, it is impossible to get on the beach on the shore and the beauty of the bay. Tourists can admire only from the board of boats and yachts (which float to the bay every one and a half hours). The bay is incredibly beautiful - the blessing sand, the cliffs of the unusual shape and the purest water of bright blue color.
How to find: West Bank, North
Blue Caves
Also, you can hear the name "Blue Grotes". These are the wonderful caves of light breeds that have formed in the form of an archer over water. Under these arches, crystal clear water of azure color and beautiful coral reefs. Be sure to go there! Again, the caves can be achieved on a yacht or boat from Iyos Nicholas. Grots are located in the northernmost part of the island on the eastern shore.
Askos Stone Park (Askos Stone Park)
Park on an area of about 500 thousand square meters is a house for hundreds of animal species, more than 170 thousand species of plants, birds, insects and reptiles. Animals in the park can be fed, and some even stroke (pets, which are also inhabited by goats, sheep, pony, rabbits, horses). The park is called the way, because there you can see a variety of items made of stone - ancient tanks, trough, vessels. All this is very harmony with the nature of the park. Also, here you can find ancient stables and pools right in the rock, which were previously used to collect water. After a walk through the park, get to the beach Xiggy - this is a hydrogen sulfide source, health and beauty. Also during the park there are Russian-speaking guides. Perfect place for kids!
How to find: District Volimes, Northern Island, closer to the West Bank
Keri Caves (Keri Caves)
Blue-colored caves are available only from a boat or boat. Rocks surround the azure waters, and on the rocks themselves there are volatile mice, sea seals are splashing, the sea turtles of the carriage and fish are gladly sailed. And at the bottom you can admire the beautiful corals, so that diving or snorkeling lovers will like even more.
How to find: southwest coast, in the area of Keri
Marathonissi (Marathonissi)
This little island near the south side of Zakynthus. His still often island turtles. First, the shape of the island is something similar to the shaft of the turtle shell, and this place is often choosing the relict turtles of the carriage for masonry eggs. The island is covered with olive trees, pines, as well as there are beautiful two beaches - sandy and pebble, and two sea caves, where it is so cool to swim! Beaches are not landscaped, and in this all of their charm. It is best to poison the island around on a rented boat to enjoy the beauty fully, and even then go to the beach and swim.
Callinico Wine Museum (Callinico Winery)
The plant can be found in the village of Kalipado, in the heart of the island. This is not the only wine plant plant, in general, the whole island lives this case, and the territory of the valley covers numerous vineyards. Here they produce such wine as Verdea, perhaps the most famous. He began to prepare at the very beginning of the nineteenth century. The owners of the museum are good-natured and very generous, spent tasting for tourists, and then you can choose a couple of bottles to taste, which are sold there very cheaply (three bottles can be bought in just 10 euros).
How to find: National Road of Zakynthos Alikes, Southeast Islands, close to Zakynthos
Fortress Bacheli (Bohali Fortress)
The fortress is located three kilometers from the city of Zakynthos on the hill. Thus, a wonderful view of the city opens from the fortress. This building was built in the 12th century, on the ruins of the ancient Fortress of PsOs. In principle, the fortress is very similar to other fortresses of Greece, built by Venetians. The fortress can be reached on the road from St. Mark Square. Inside the fortress there is an area that was once central and main on all island. To get there, you need to raise the three gates of the fortress. One of the attractions of the place is the sculpture of the Lion of St. Mark next to the third gate. Incredible construction!
How to find: Bohali Hill, northwest from Zakynthos
Women's Monastery Panagi Elefternotria (liberty)
There is this temple in the village of Lagopodo (Lagopodo), which is located in the center of the southern part of the island, 10 km from the city of Zakynthos. It was reredisitive relatively recently, as well as he was reconstructed after the earthquake of 1953. At the moment 17 girls live here. The appearance of the monastery looks at some kind of fortress, and, quite large, which is quite unusual for Greek monasteries. In general, a very beautiful and statutory building of light color! For tourists, the monastery is open every day from 8.30 to 12.00 and from 16.00 to 19.30. From the hill at which the temple is erected, a wonderful view of the city and the sea opens. Also in the monastery you can buy manual embroidery and icons.
Rocks big and small Mizitra (Rocks Large and Small Mizithra)
These are two snow-white cones-shaped in the open sea near the Lighthouse Keri. These mountains are named after ... Greek cheese of Mizitra, one of the favorite products of local residents. By the way, the rocks are "made" from limestone, so they have such a light color. Very beautiful place, one of the favorite tourist destinations. Rocks are in the southernmost part of the island, in his left "leg". You can admire the rocks from the yacht or boat, as well as from the Keri lighthouse or from the observation deck of the bistro on the cliff next to the cliffs. At this observation site, you can see a huge size of the Greek flag.
Until recently, this flag raised in 2007 was the largest in the world and even listed in the Guinness Book of Records. A flag of 36.90 meters long and a width of 18.1 m is located at an altitude of 50 meters and is visible from a distance of 25 km!
Monastery of Our Lady of Anaphonitria (Anafonitria Monastery)
The story of the construction of this monastery is full of secrets. It was founded in the 15th century, when a local resident accidentally discovered an icon in the rocks, which spread weak light. The glow itself fugged and light up again, and the surprised residents seemed to be that the icon shouted (therefore it was called it, because the AnaFonitria means "screaming"). At the scene of the find built a small chapel, and later the monastery. By the way, during a strong earthquake of 1953, when all the facilities of the island were quite restricted, this monastery did not suffer at all, which further strengthened the faith of people in a miracle. The entrance to the temple is the tower with the bell tower. The three-pneum monastery itself with a wooden roof produces an indelible impression on visitors. There is a monastery in the center of the island, about 15 km north-west from Zakynthos.