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In a recent article about the eight best places to scuba dive in Greece, two dive locations in Zakynthos made the list. Other dive sites on the list included Crete, Santorini and Mykonos. The two Zakynthian dive sites featured were: Marathonisi Marathonisi is described as a must-visit dive destination for …

It was 10pm on 06 December 1941 when the submarine HMS Perseus struck an Italian sea mine in the waters between Zakynthos and Kefalonia. The country was already under Axis rule in the grip of World War Two, and both Ionian islands were under Italian rule, and watchful for enemy …

A new underwater archaeological site close to the Greek island of Alonissos is to be opened to visitors as an underwater museum. The site contains ancient cargo ship remains, the contents of which are in great condition. Scuba diving in Greece was banned until 2005, and slowly now more of …

As we all know ZAKYNTHOS is famed for clear turquoise waters and is an island that draws visitors from all over the world   Many love swimming in the sea and a few of the beaches are set up for water sports too. Many aren’t aware however that the island is …

Zakynthos has plenty to offer as far as entertainment goes, both during the day and at night. There is something for everyone, whether visitors just want to chill out and be serenaded by the locals, or go all out, in a night of frenzy. A wide variety of Zakynthos Island …