Sightseeing

The most picturesque point in the gulf of Laganas is the pine-clad isle of Agios Sostis.

This privately-owned small isle is located in the left side of Lagana's Gulf. Until1633 it was linked to the mainland of Laganas, until it was separated by an earthquake.

Today during the summertime the island is connected with the mainland with a large wooden bridge and operates as a café and nightclub. You will find it is one of the most picturesque points of the island.

The stunning coasts of Keri that reach 18 kilometres, create innumerable beaches, creeks and natural ports. The combination of the mountainous landscape, the astonishing precipices and the full of mystery caves, makes this area a paradise for every diver or householder of a boat.

Ashore, the colour of water frequently takes a blue-green colour from the reflections of the sun, and several times takes a silvercolor. The landscape is astonishing.

The Kamares, are two natural enormous stone bridges known as small and big Kamara. The waters there even if very deep, are so clean that we may see the up to the basement of these rocks.

The Blue Caves, the Bat cave, the Seal Cave and several other, were created by the erosion of the rocks. They are impressive and the alternation of colours inside and outside the caves is admirable.
In them we admire the crystal blue colour of the water, and the light reflections on the rocks.

The beach of the Shipwreck, is perhaps one of the most famous beaches of Greece.
It tooked its name in the ship that in 1983 transported illegally cigarettes and after it shipwrecked was washed ashore. Its shell still lies there to adorn it.

The landscape is really impressive. Among the high white rocks a white beach lies with deep and spotless waters.
The beach is found near in the village of Anafonitria.

You may access the beach only from the sea with the caique which every day depart from the Harbour of Saint Nikolas in Volimes, or the Porto Vromi, or by making the tour of island with the smal boats and cruise ships. Most of them depart from the harbour of Zakynthos, and other from the beach of Laganas.

The two conical huge rocks, that bounce from the crystal blue waters in Keri, are called the Small & Big Mitzithra.
They are found under the lighthouse of Keri.

Here the waters are wild and the mountains form steep slopes.

The landscape is lurid. In these South-eastern coasts we find the deeper point of the Mediterranean, called as the Well of Oinouson with a depth of roughly 4.500 metres.

For those who would like to try unusual activities, there are many choices among which you can choose jeep safaris or horse riding along the Turtles Bay.

For those who love diving, there are many diving centres to admire the island deepness and to visit the many sites of the western coast and, for those who do not have a diving licence, there are many beaches where it is very nice to snorkel.

Zakynthos' rich eco-structure offers visitors the opportunity to experience an alternative holiday option combining leisure and relaxation with ethical tourism. Zakynthos is formed by sandy and shallow beaches in the South and stony deep waters in the North West. There are two mountains on the island: Vrachionas (756 m) and Skopos (491m). You can also find a natural wetland, a salt flat, rivers and water sources, a drained lake, cliffs, caves (both on dry land and sea) as well as cypress, oak and pine forests, wild flowers and agricultural land (olive groves, wheat fields, vegetables etc). Of significant urgency and importance is the conservation of the loggerhead turtle Caretta Caretta and the monk seal Monachus Monachus.

Some of the activities you may enjoy on the island include guided walking tours, cycling and boat tours (cruises, day-trips, sailing and katamaran experiences to destinations such as The Smugglers Cove, Keri Lake, Marathonissi, Blue Caves and round-trip of the island among others). You can also board the Tourist Train (Trainaki) from either Alykes or Alikanas and enjoy a village tour of Katastari, Ag Panteleimonas and Pigadakia stopping at the Vertzagias Museum and local taverna of Kaki Rahi.

Visit the small picturesque village of Kampi to the west of the island and follow the steep drive up to the top of the hill where a big cross memorial stands in honour of those murdered during the civil war in Greece (literally thrown off the cliff and sent to their deaths). On the way up you will find the Mycenaean cemetery with original tombs of that era. Once at the top of the cliff you find yourself standing some 300 meters above sea level. Get there early before sunset to get a good observation spot and watch the sun’s magical slow descent into the transformative seascape and colour formations in the early evening sky. Family run tavernas are available both at the foot and the top of the hill with good vantage points for you to enjoy the sunset over a delicious traditional meal