Olives, Wine and shipwrecks

Wherever You look - emerald sea and the blue of the sky - all cut with a sharp outline off-white rocks. Between them a small piece of whitening distant beach, and its wreck. 

Welcom in Zakinthos! 

 Next to Cephalonie there is a small and inconspicuous island - Zakinthos. This Island is more popular and better known as Cephalonia and that is why it's more commercial. The nature - without a doubt -  is one of the greatest strengths of this island . Carpets of blooming flowers, greenery which colors each, even the smallest corner, and deeply memorable views are some of the many details accompanying tourists during the exploration of the island.

 Zakynthos can not boast of too many monuments. Most were destroyed during the earthquake that struck the island in 1953. However the deficiencies of architectural and historical landmarks, compensates island's natural richness in various forms. Zakynthos impresses even from the windows of the plane, when welcoms you with green hills, torn in many places by the white rock, sloping towards the blue water.

Here is located one of the most famous views in the world - The Wrack Bay - the most photographed place in Zakinthosie, as well as one of the most famous beaches in the world. Every day thousands of tourists admire it from two viewpoints. The legendary bay attracts romantics with it's beauty, colors and water, as well as the cliffs which cut the flat surface of the sea. It is absolutely a must to visit the Wrack Bay while visting Zakynthos. Personally, I confirm that this is an outstanding place.

It would be a sin not to mention the most precious treasure of the island, which symbols you can see from the very beginning. The symbol of the island is Caretta Caretta turtle whose likeness we meet first at the airport. Then, the sympathetic pet accompanies us during the whole stay on Zakinthos. We encounter them on posters, billboards, T-shirts or roadside bazaars in the form of soft toys lounging lazily in the sun.

  
Another symbols of Greece are of course olives and olive oil . I felt in love with the taste of true and fresh olive oil. Belive me the taste of this olive is completly different from those which we can buy in our supermarkets. All you need is this amazing olive oil, freshly baked bread and a glass of wine and the feast is ready. And as for the wine, it is very specific for Zakinthos. On Zakyntosie wine are very dry and strong in flavor, but one type of wine I really enjoyed. It was naturally sweetened red wine: Avgoustiatis

Zakinthos offers not only wonderful views, excellent olive oil, wine and food. It is also a great place for those who are looking for fun and busy nightlife. Loud music, a whole row of bars and taverns along the beach and crowds  of people looking for good fun - all this you will find in Laganas. Laganas is the most famous place on the island for those who are seeking entertainment - surely you will not get bored here.

Zakinthos is a magic island. Despite its small size it has to offer a huge range of sensations. Whatever is your preferred way of recreation the island will reveal a whole range of possibilities.