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Sightseeing in Zakynthos



Sightseeing in Zakynthos is real attractive for the travelers who come to explore the beautiful land of Zakynthos. If you are arranging tours to Zakynthos this season, then do take a trip around the attractive sightseeing spots that the place has. Due to its attractive places of Sightseeing in Zakynthos, the tourism of Zakynthos is growing day by day.

Of all attractive places for Sightseeing in Zakynthos, The National Marine Park sees a huge inflow of tourists. The sea and the seaward region of the southern part of the island have an open sea up to the islands of Strofades. This place comprises the National Marine Park that was established in the year1999. The park also contains a number of beaches like Laganas, Limni Keriou, Secania, Kalamaki, Gerakas and Dafni with a part of the adjacent inland area. You will find here the Sea Turtle Caretta-caretta and the blockhead sea turtle Caretta-caretta. The exclusive member of the types of caretta is one of the most famous attractions of the island. The typical feature of this kind of sea turtle is its big head and jaws. The adult animals are around 1.20 meters at length and usually weigh more than 100 kilograms.

During Sightseeing in Zakynthos, you can go on exploring the beautiful Churches and Monasteries. The Holy Monastery of Theotokos “Anafonitria” is located at a distance of 25 kilometers northwestern to the Zakynthos town and 6 kilometers southeastern away to the village of Volimes. This monastery is devoted to Virgin Mary and was built during the middle of15th century on the early period of the Venetian domination of the island.

Venetian and Ottoman Monuments are also some well-known spots for Sightseeing in Zakynthos. The Venetian Castle is located at the top of a hill at Bohali. This place is located just 3 kilometers northern to the town of Zakynthos. This fortress was established on the ruins of Psofida, the antique acropolis of the island. The imposing fortification that stands today, almost intact from the ravages of time, earthquakes and other damages, was completed by the Venetians in 1646.

During your Sightseeing in Zakynthos, you can visit the various museums and galleries. The Museum of Post-Byzantine Art, Museum of Dionysios Solomos of illustrious Zantiotes and Gregorios Xenopoulos Museum are famous among them.

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