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Argassi is a small village on the south east coast of Zakynthos, around four km from Zakynthos Town. A pleasant but lively resort, Argassi hugs the sea on one side and nestles into beautiful countryside on the other, just far enough from Zakynthos Town to be away from the hustle …

Zakynthos celebrates one of her children, Dionysios Solomos, Poet, who is best known for writing the Hymn to Liberty, which is now the National Anthem of Greece. Zakynthos the 8th April, 1798 Dionysios Solomos was born, an illegitimate child of Nikolaos Solomos a wealthy count and his house keeper Angeliki …

  Over the last few days a film crew from Holland have been in Zakynthos filming a different side of Zakynthos. It’s the Zakynthos that so many foreigners have fallen in love with, her history, song and her spirit. It’s the “Real” Zakynthos that most of us know about, those …

The shipwreck as we know is an international destination for many, not just Greeks but for many who travel world wide just to take a photo of the beautiful area. There has been a notification by the Port Authorities of Zakynthos, who have implied a prohibition in regards to the …

The 25th of March has a special meaning to all Greeks. It is a double celebration. As Orthodox Christians, we celebrate the Annunciation (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου), and also our Independence Day. Annunciation – Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου This is the day to celebrate the good message that was given by God’s …

There are many things visitors love about Zakynthos. From the numerous beaches and coves, to the plentiful restaurants and bars with lots to see and do, there is something for everyone. The one thing that does confuse visitors time and again however, is the islands name. Some call it Zakynthos …

Yesterday evening, Friday 16th March, the official start of the lead up to Easter began. The first Hairetismous (Χαιρετισμούς) or Greetings, began and from now on Church Bells will sound every Friday just before dusk to announce each Greeting. What are Hairetismous? The Greetings encompass in poetic form, with beautiful …

Situated in the Trianon centre in the resort of Tsilivi is The Baby store. A long established family company, The Baby store is open seven days a week and caters for those little emergencies or essentials for those who travel to Zakynthos with babies and young children. The Baby store …

Over the last couple of weeks I have heard stories about different types of breaking and entering, it was only the other day I heard a horriffic story of elderly people being tied up and beaten until they told the thieves where their money, which was their pension, was. Other …

The Zakynthian carnival differed from any other carnival as its roots go way back to the Venetian rule. The origin of where the Zakynthian carnival came form is a little hazy. It is believed that its roots were based on an imitation of the Venetian carnival and the Italian Commedia …