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The underwater mystery of Alykanas Bay

Many tourists who travel to Zakynthos and stay in the resort of Alykes/Alykanas may be surprised to learn that there’s an age-old mystery attached to this part of the island. No one knows when this mystery truly began but it was brought to light publicly in December 2013 by a …

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Top tips for travelling to Zakynthos!

When we go on holiday, we try and learn as much as we can about the destination before we travel. There are so many things to get to grips with. Researching your holiday It’s always good to do research about the place you’re visiting, the language, customs, and other aspects …

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Navagio is the most Instagrammed beach in Greece!

A luxury travel company called the Thinking Traveller has revealed that Navagio Beach in Zakynthos is Greece’s most Instagrammed beach. At the time of research, there were over 80,000 posts on Instagram with the hashtag #navagiobeach. The top five Greek destinations are: 1. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos 2. Porto Katasiki, Lefkada …

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The history of Zakynthos castle 

High on Bochali hill overlooking Zakynthos Town, is an imposing fortress more commonly known as the Venetian Castle or Bochali Castle. The site was originally an ancient citadel built on an acropolis looking down upon an ancient town; Psophis, now more commonly known as Zakynthos Town. According to Historians early Zakynthians arrived …

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Financial support for wildfire prevention

In the last week, the Greek Interior Ministry has announced that 326 municipalities across Greece will receive financial support to be used for guarding against wildfires. The municipalities that will receive the largest amount of aid – based on fire risk and population size – are central Corfu, Chios, Mytilene, …

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Videos of Easter preparations on Zakynthos!

For anyone who missed it, Zakynthos Easter preparations have been taking place this last weekend. This is a very important time for Zakynthians and it’s not just the celebrations, it’s also about how we prepare. It started with making traditional Easter decorations, for the local church, the donkey being the …

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Your top three choices of Zakynthos holidays

There are many different types of holidays for those who want to visit Zakynthos. Whether you’re looking to unwind, explore, or enjoy a more extreme getaway, the island has something for everybody. The relaxing holiday Zakynthos island is the perfect place to unwind. With nine resorts to choose from and …

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Zakynthos is loved around the world!

As spring slowly moves into summer everyone is getting ready for their holidays. The Zakynthos season has officially begun. Dutch, Belgium, and UK fans have already arrived, and local businesses are preparing to welcome other visitors, from all over the world for 2022. It’s hoped that this year will be …

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What’s the weather? Zakynthos edition

One of the most asked questions we see on our Facebook group is about the weather during the tourist season, so we’ve decided to put together all the answers for you! April The weather in April is an average of 16C, with a few cloudy skies, but increasing sunshine. There’s …

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Navagio Beach, the Bournemouth of Greece!

Due to being unable to travel abroad in 2021, many UK Residents enjoyed a summer at home exploring UK resorts and beaches. Park Dean Resorts were curious to see how many UK beaches compared to popular and famous beaches throughout the world. So, they set out to investigate. It was …

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