Zante

A splendid place famous for its shipwreck beach, this Ionian island has majestic beaches, a shelter for endangered sea turtles, and several viewpoints.

A panoramic picture of the most famous attraction of Zakynthos, the Shipwreck (navagio) beach.
photo: Public Domain

Zante Attractions

The two Mizithres Rocks just below the steep cliffs of Keri Cape on the island of Zakynthos.
photo: TeeFarm
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Mizithres Rocks

Keri Zakynthos

Views of the sea and the two Mizithres rocks are spectacular, especially if you take a 15-minute walk up the hill. So are the sunsets.

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Zakynthos Sea Turtle Rescue Center

Gerakas

Volunteers and scientists work together rescuing sea turtles here. There is an information center, an exhibition, and a nice souvenir shop.

Zante Why visit?

  • Like its key town, in Greece it's called Zakynthos.
  • Its most ancient name is Hyria.
  • Venetian rulers called it Fiore di Levante, The Flower of the East.

Zante Settlements

Keri (Limni Keri)

Zakynthos

It is a small seasonal lake and a fully evolved touristic settlement with a picturesque beach surrounded by souvenir shops and tavernas.

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