August fifteenth, the ” Easter in Summer”… In every city , on every island across our nation, a church is dedicated to our Holy Mother, to soothe, to comfort, to give strength and encourage those in need and for those who ask for our Mother’s help. Our Holy Mother holds …
Read More »The top 5 views of Zakynthos!
Anyone who visits Zakynthos will agree that it’s an island full of amazing views. No matter where you are there are so many incredible things to see, and if you choose your viewpoint well, you can see some of the island’s most spectacular, and well-loved views. So, where are the …
Read More »Traditional Celebrations 23rd & 24th June. KALAMAKI
On the evening of the 23rd of June, 2022, Kalamaki will be celebrating Saint John’s Eve, at the Parish of Kalamaki. The small parish holds celebrations every year in true Zakynthian style. The church honoured in Saint John’s name will hold a service on Thursday evening at 20.30p.m in the …
Read More »Ferries to Kefalonia.
SCHEDULES FROM 20/05/2022 TILL 30/09/2022. Ferries to Kefalonia leave Zakynthos on a daily basis during the summer months. To connect islands you would have to travel to the port of Agios (Saint) Nikolaos, which is in Volimes, located in the northwestern part of the island of Zakynthos. Not to …
Read More »Taxi!!!! All you need to know about Taxis in Zakynthos
ZAKYNTHOS RADIO TAXI ASSOCIATION In Zakynthos the only official radio taxi network that is in operation 24hours a day, seven days a week, working in conjunction with the Government services and is not privately operated is The Radio Taxi Association of Zakynthos, or known as ZANTE TAXI. The association has the largest …
Read More »Do you want to explore Zakynthos by boat or vehicle? Here’s your answer!
BOATING AND DRIVING AROUND ZAKYNTHOS SeaMoves is a dedicated young team who have several years of experience in rental services, whether it is a boat or vehicle. They offer the experience of discovering the diverse wonders of Zakynthos in a stress free manner. The team are local …
Read More »Talented singer interviewed on Island FM radio
Today Bobby Gee welcomed Kirsty Dewar to his breakfast show on Zakynthos’ English speaking radio station, Island FM, to talk about her newly released EP called Influence. Currently based in Cyprus, Kirsty is a talented singer-songwriter originally from Scotland. Kirsty’s music has a vibe of a mix of modern rock …
Read More »Zakynthos holds the record for largest Greek flag
Everywhere you go in Greece you will see iconic blue and white Greek flags. They’re an important symbol to Greek the world over and come in many sizes. Did you know however that the world’s largest Greek flag can be found in Zakynthos? Thanks to the Liveris family, the world’s …
Read More »Zakynthos Airport Dionysios Solomos, your local airport!
Zakynthos Airport Zakynthos Airport is an international airport serving hundreds of thousands of tourists each year but it wasn’t always an international hub for holiday travel. Originally the site was an old lake in part of the Zakynthos plains, used for farming, with no plane in sight. Located to the …
Read More »Zakynthos:- Kantathes and Arekia….
http:// Kantathes and Arekia, known to every Zakynthian., and often sung throughout the streets all around the Island. The music is more urban in contrast to the more formal music and are considered popular forms of music. Given that Zakynthos was under Venetian occupation for a considerable period, the Italian …
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