Zakynthos |
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Most tourists coming here are package holiday makers.
Zakynthos is most famous for the fantastic beaches,
picturesque bays and of course the night life. Despite that
it isn't overrun by tourists which is nice. There are still
nice and quiet corners on the island so you can find your
private little paradise. For some that is a tranquil fishing
village for others night life and party 24/7. One has to say
that Zakynthos handled the challenges that mass tourism
present rather well. Most visitors leave with pleasant
memories.
One of the big pros on Zakynthos is the sea. It is incredibly
clear. This attracted a number of diving schools. Also;
Zakynthos has some of the finest and most beautiful beaches
of all Greece. The island is one of the most popular themes
on picture postcards for this very reason. Many of the
secluded beaches can only be reached by boat. Zakynthos City
Zakynthos city – especially be Greek standards - is quite
pretty. The Venetian architecture is picturesque and gives
any city a touch of warmth and beauty. Zakynthos is no
exception.
There are numerous fine taverns and restaurants here and they
cater for all tastes. Beside local Greek cuisine you will
find all different kinds of international dishes. Around Zakynthos One of the main attractions on Zakynthos is Askos Stone Park. It is a private nature park near St. Nicholas in the north of the island. Parts of it are open to the public. It's a bit like a Zoo. In the open parts you can see some native and some imported animals. The restricted parts are reserved for wild animals. Askos Park is one of the few retreats where you can find Platoni deer. As the name suggests there are also several stone structures like old stables and basins where they collect water.
Getting there Zakynthos has a busy international airport (Dionysos Solomos
Airport). The island is one of the prime directions for
package holiday makers so there is no shortage of flights
from all over Europe. Other than there are flights to and
from Athens and – bizarrely enough – Corfu. |