Zakynthos Life

The girls of the rugby team of Zakynthos took an important initiative as they proceeded with voluntary blood donation. The club posted on its Facebook page a “well done” note, saying: “Our girls have just donated blood and are now taking a walk on the beach. Well done to the …

Coronavirus just how safe do our expats feel here in Greece? In a recent interview held by local reporter Dionysios Binioris for Ionian Channel some expats on our Island gave their views. Comparing some conditions that their loved ones in the UK have to deal with, most feel that they …

This year due to COVID-19 our churches are closed. However, within the church the Easter spirit still shines brightly.  For centuries their traditions have kept them together even during the most devastating earthquakes of the past, they did not stop or think twice to close their church’s doors. Ton between …

So, you didn’t get down to see the piccolo carnival…. never mind zantetimes.gr and zakynthosinformer.com have got you covered 😉 A complete video of all the event that took place today in town, Sunday 23rd February, 2020. Enjoy! http://

Tomorrow is known as Apokreas. Apokreas means literally saying goodbye to meat – Apoxh apo kreas – apo-kreas. In Latin the roots of the word Carnival has the same meaning – ‘carne’ is meat and ‘vale’ goodbye. So, as you see it’s not just about having fancy dress parties and …

Most living on our Island would have hear the Church bells chime this evening. Prayers have already taken place earlier this afternoon in preparation for “Soul Saturday” It is a Greek orthodox tradition, the remembrance of those who are no longer with us. *Soul Saturday* in Zakynthos it is celebrated …

Tomorrow in Zakynthos, the day is not only known to Zakynthians as ‘The prodgial Son’ but most would call it Pig Sunday. The name is derived from the Byzantine era, when people would prepare their pigs for slaughter, as meat was allowed to be consumed before the stricter Lent period. …

For those who are living on our Island or for those who are lucky enough to spend their Christmas Holidays with us, you would all probably notice the lovely cakes or biscuit type sweets available, not only in the bakeries but throughout the supermarkets. Greek honey biscuits. One of these …

1 kg flour for all purposes ½ kg flour self-rising lukewarm water (as needed) 1 to 2 teaspoons salt 1 sachet of baking powder 1 ½ cup of zakynthian black currants 1 sachet 50 g. anise 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon of clove powder orange zest juice of 1 …

Tomorrow, Sunday 15th December, 2019 Kalamiki will light up their Christmas tree. In a festive atmosphere the cultural association of Kalamaki “Mouses” invites all to join in on the Christmas celebrations. Kalamaki’s Christmas tree will be officially lit up at the community centre in Kalamaki, whilst the Children of the …