Tuesday , March 19 2024

Agio Nicholas/Skinari

The port area of Agios Nicholas is situated north of the island on the east coast, around thirty-two km north of Zakynthos Town. It is accessible by road and takes around fifty minutes to drive to. It’s a beautiful part of the island, with white cliffs, harbours and inlets and turquoise seas.

Agios Nicholas has a semi-circular harbour that operates boat trips to Skinari, the blue caves and nearby Navagio Cove (Shipwreck Beach) and ferries to the neighbouring island of Kefalonia. There is a small beach, with some lovely restaurants. Small villas hug the cliffs overlooking the harbour and it is a great location for exploring. From this location you can walk in the steps of history and explore the quiet and more traditional parts of the island. There is an Olive Press, boat rental, a handmade gift shop and places to eat nearby. For this who love animals and country parks there is Aksos Park that’s worth exploring.

Further afield are villages such as such Volimes, Maries, Anafonitria and Exo-Hora. All are just a short drive away from the resort and they draw you in with their own unique surroundings. Each village is perfect for exploring, with their own sights and history, such as the old wells and an old olive tree at Exo Hora and the old churches and homes in Volimes. Some even have festivals throughout the year. There are other traditional places to visit such as the monasteries of Anafonotria, St Andrew and St George’s Krimnon.

There are lots of great cliff top views in the north of the island including the Navagio Shipwreck viewpoint. There are also lots of hidden beaches and islets at the north of the island such as Filippoi Beach, Atsiganos beach, Porto Vromi and Porto Stenti. High on the cliffs between between Porto Stenti and Exo Hora is the old Venetian watchtower that overlooks the Ionian Sea.  

Further north of Agios Nicholas is Skinari. This small area is right at the northern tip of the island, and just about as far as you can go before you end up in the sea! Not only does it have stunning views across to the neighbouring island of Kefalonia, but there are also old windmills, a lighthouse, a dive spot and access to the popular Blue Caves below.

The north of the island is a beautiful, unspoiled and quiet part of Zakynthos that’s perfectly placed for those who want to explore the more traditional and laid back parts of the Zakynthos.

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