March has arrived and it not only brings Spring, and the clocks changing, but it also brings the first UK tourist flight to the island. Yes, in just three and half weeks, the new summer tourism season will begin and once again tourists will start flocking to their favourite …
Read More »Zakynthos:- With 2,084 people yesterday the cruise ship “Celebrity Constellation” in Zakynthos
Hundreds disembarked from the Celebrity Constellation cruise ship yesterday in Zakynthos Town, on a particularly busy day as we are in the heart of the tourist season. The situation on the beach was chaotic and the complaints we received were countless, both from residents and businessmen. The area towards the …
Read More »Zakynthos:- Open mall road works coming together (photos)
In 2019 the suggestion of an open mall actually became reality. Although many did not believe it and there were a few who even tried to bring obstacles. The Open Mall was finally included in the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020” European Regional Development Fund with a total …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Tomorrow afternoon the lighting of the Christmas tree
Tomorrow afternoon, at 19:00, the lighting of the Christmas tree will take place in Agios Markos square. (Weather permitting) The announcement issued by the Deputy Mayor of Culture, Dimitris Kandilas, for the event, states: “On Saturday, December 4 at 7:00 pm we invite everyone to the lighting of the Christmas …
Read More »Programmed Power cuts over the next few days
There are several programmed power cuts over the next fewdays, Specifically on Saturday 4th December 07,30 – 14,– Ampelokipi staggered cuts area of the AB supermarket Sunday 5th December 08.00 – 14.30 Zakynthos town staggered cuts from Agios Saranta towards Foskolo and fron the Crossroad to D Stefanou 12.00- 13.30 …
Read More »Programmed power cuts 24th November
Programmed power cuts tomorrow Wednesdy 24th November 07,30 – 15.00 Pantokratoras – staggered cuts area of Ploumari 08.30 – 12.30 Town area around the Ampitheatre Source DEDDHE
Read More »Postive news for the historical English Cemetery, Zakynthos
The Zakynthos Informer and members of the Zakynthos Volunteer group have been trying to access the English Cemetery for over a year, to help clear it up and write up a post about its incredible history. Unfortunately, the site has been closed and despite many attempts to get more …
Read More »Find your favourite place on Zakynthos with just 3 words!
“I’ll meet you in Zakynthos Town at the location of ‘openly.everything.aspire'” I hear you all asking, where on earth is “openly.everything.aspire” on Zakynthos?! Bear with us and we’ll explain. It’s worth it! These three words “openly.everything.aspire” are actually a designated What3Words location in Solomos Square. What is What3Words? What3Words, is a …
Read More »Programmed Power Cuts 14th 15th 17th May
In order to perform the necessary technical works for the improvement and maintenance of the electricity distribution networks, the electricity will be cut off. FRIDAY 14/05/2021 07:30 – 09:00 ZAKYNTHOS TOWN. – AL.ROMA AND MAY 21 STREET SATURDAY 15/05/2021 07:30 – 10:00 VASILIKO – RIVER 10:00 – 13:00 VASILIKO – …
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