Zakynthos

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Zakynthos, Greece

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What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Zakynthos, Greece
  • Time Zone
    EET (Eastern European Time)
  • Language
    Greek Hello in Greek is Χαίρετε, pronounced Chaírete.
  • Currency & Shopping
    Euros In town, you'll find plenty of shops selling everything from handmade jewellery to ceramics, to locally crafted perfume.
    • Famous For
      Zakynthos is known for bright white limestone cliffs, turquoise sea, and plenty of stunning beaches.
    • Important
      If you want to get away from the crowd and explore a more rugged part of the island, visit the west coast of the island where you'll see rural villages, forests and dramatic cliffs. Just be extra careful visiting the cliffs when it's windy.
    • Fun Fact #1
      Get a look—and some dramatic pictures—at the famous Shipwreck Beach where you can still see the wreckage of a cargo ship that crashed into the island in the 1960s.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Zakynthos is the site of Greece's first marine park. A rare species of sea turtle lays its eggs here so you might spot some. Be careful not to disturb them or their eggs as they are an endangered species.
      • Fun Fact: Foodies
        Mediterranean food is even better by the sea. You'll also find plenty of pasta dishes and Italian inspired cuisine, as well as some Greek specialities like olive oil, honey, and cheese.
      • Fun Fact: Landmarks
        Right in the central plaza, you'll find the Byzantine Museum. It's full of ecclesiastical art, frescos and even entire church interiors.

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