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Zakynthos
Navagio · sea turtles · Blue Caves · beaches
Zakynthos (Zante) is one of the most beautiful of the Ionian Islands — the Navagio shipwreck beach, enclosed in a white cliff cove with crystal water, is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. Loggerhead sea turtles nest in Laganas Bay. The north coast has dramatic Blue Caves. And the island has a complete range of bases from the lively party resort of Laganas to the quiet, authentic villages of the north.
65 points of interest
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Alykanas is a sandy beach on the northeastern coast of Zakynthos, stretching along the Alykes resort area. The shore is wide and gently sloping, with fine white sand and calm, shallow waters that stay clear even far from the shoreline. The beach borders a salt lake, after which the nearby village of Alykes takes its name. Wind conditions are typically mild, keeping the surface smooth. The long coastal strip extends northward into the broader Alykes bay, one of the more sheltered stretches of the island's northeastern coast.
Agios Sostis is a small islet on the southern coast of Zakynthos, situated within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. A narrow wooden pedestrian bridge connects it to the main shore near Laganas, making it accessible on foot in about eight minutes from the beach, or by road roughly 3 km. The islet is small, rocky, and crowned with a modest white chapel. The surrounding sea is exceptionally clear, with sandy and rocky patches visible through shallow water. The setting above the Marine Park waters makes it one of the most photographed coastal spots on the island.
Vouno Olive Press is a family-owned olive oil producer established in 1971 in the village of Agios Leon, in the mountainous interior of Zakynthos. The press works predominantly with Koroneiko olives — around 80% from modern cultivations and 20% harvested from indigenous trees over 500 years old, growing on terraced hillside plots in the area. Pressing takes place between October and January following the traditional harvest cycle. Zakynthos as a whole produces between 6,000 and 8,000 tonnes of olive oil annually, and the elevated interior around Agios Leon is one of its primary olive-growing zones.