Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός της Αναστασίας
Παραλίες
This is the famous sandy beach of our village, Katastari. Is named Alykes, after the greek name of salt, "alati" which was used to be produced in Katastari in the past. It's 3 mins drive from our place (from Yria Suite). The beach is long, shallow with warm water! It's ideal for children! It is an oranized beach with sunbeds and umbrellas and snack-bars along the beach, where you can get drinks and refreshments and snacks or meals.
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Alykes
This is the famous sandy beach of our village, Katastari. Is named Alykes, after the greek name of salt, "alati" which was used to be produced in Katastari in the past. It's 3 mins drive from our place (from Yria Suite). The beach is long, shallow with warm water! It's ideal for children! It is an oranized beach with sunbeds and umbrellas and snack-bars along the beach, where you can get drinks and refreshments and snacks or meals.
You MUST go there! Clear waters, picturesque bay! Organised beach: Sunbeds and umbrellas, snackbar and eatery. 9 km from Katastari.
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Makris Gialos
You MUST go there! Clear waters, picturesque bay! Organised beach: Sunbeds and umbrellas, snackbar and eatery. 9 km from Katastari.
Xigia Beach, with its towering cliffs, white pebbly sand and natural sulphur mud. It's a natural free spa! 7.7 km from Yria Suite.
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Xigia Sulfur Beach
Xigia Beach, with its towering cliffs, white pebbly sand and natural sulphur mud. It's a natural free spa! 7.7 km from Yria Suite.
It's the continuation of Alykes beach. Beautiful long sandy beach, as well. Just 5 mins drive from Yria Suite.
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Alykanas 1
It's the continuation of Alykes beach. Beautiful long sandy beach, as well. Just 5 mins drive from Yria Suite.
Porto Limnionas Tavern
Porto Vromi Maries
Porto Roxa
Marathonisi Beach
Paralia Marathias
Paralia Gerakas
Porto Roma Beach
Mavratzi Beach
Paralia Vasilikos
Beautiful organised bay! You must go there!
Porto Zorro
Picturesque beautiful beach that you should visit it! It's a must!
Climati beach
Kremidi beach
Αξιοθέατα
The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to be informed about the natural heritage of Zakynthos.
The museum houses valuable collections of at least 6000 samples from the natural world.
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Helmi's Natural History Museum
The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to be informed about the natural heritage of Zakynthos.
The museum houses valuable collections of at least 6000 samples from the natural world.
The Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos housed in one of the oldest buildings, in Solomos square. The rich collection consists of Byzantine icons, frescoes made by Cretan artists and other impressive sculpture works from the 16th century.
15-20 mins drive from Yria Suite.
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Zakynthos' Museum
Πλατεία ΣολωμούThe Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos housed in one of the oldest buildings, in Solomos square. The rich collection consists of Byzantine icons, frescoes made by Cretan artists and other impressive sculpture works from the 16th century.
15-20 mins drive from Yria Suite.
Solomos Museum opened its doors to visitors in 1959 presenting many items from the personal collection of Dionysios Solomos, the renowned Greek poet, as well as works of other literate men. The museum's exhibition focuses on other forms of art and among them are paintings, musical instruments, ceramics, and sculpture works.
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Mousio Solomou ke Epifanon Zakinthion
Solomos Museum opened its doors to visitors in 1959 presenting many items from the personal collection of Dionysios Solomos, the renowned Greek poet, as well as works of other literate men. The museum's exhibition focuses on other forms of art and among them are paintings, musical instruments, ceramics, and sculpture works.
Next to Solomos Museum is the Municipal Library with interesting manuscripts from the 18th century. Its collection of books and manuscripts is the oldest in Greece.
Public Historical Library Of Zakynthos
4 Πλατεία Δ.ΣολωμούNext to Solomos Museum is the Municipal Library with interesting manuscripts from the 18th century. Its collection of books and manuscripts is the oldest in Greece.
The panoramic view is beautiful and this was where Dionysios Solomos once sat and wrote the national anthem.
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Stranis Hill
The panoramic view is beautiful and this was where Dionysios Solomos once sat and wrote the national anthem.
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos (N.M.P.Z.) was established with the aim to protect and conserve animal and plants species as well as their habitats, which constitute an important natural heritage at national and international level.
Therefore, the main concern of the N.M.P.Z. is the preservation of natural heritage and conservation of ecological balance of marine and coastal area of Lagana’s bay and Strofadia islets taking into account at the same time the development of human activities that are compatible with the aim of nature’s protection.
The area of the N.M.P.Z. is well known as one of the most important rookeries of the Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta in the Mediterranean. The area of the N.M.P.Z. is also characterized by the presence of the endangered monk seal Monachus monachus, the rich migrant avifauna and endemic flora, as well as the habitats of European and Mediterranean interest like sand dunes and halophile vegetation systems and meadows of the sea grass Posidonia oceanica.
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National Marine Park of Zakynthos
1 ΒενιζέλουThe National Marine Park of Zakynthos (N.M.P.Z.) was established with the aim to protect and conserve animal and plants species as well as their habitats, which constitute an important natural heritage at national and international level.
Therefore, the main concern of the N.M.P.Z. is the preservation of natural heritage and conservation of ecological balance of marine and coastal area of Lagana’s bay and Strofadia islets taking into account at the same time the development of human activities that are compatible with the aim of nature’s protection.
The area of the N.M.P.Z. is well known as one of the most important rookeries of the Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta in the Mediterranean. The area of the N.M.P.Z. is also characterized by the presence of the endangered monk seal Monachus monachus, the rich migrant avifauna and endemic flora, as well as the habitats of European and Mediterranean interest like sand dunes and halophile vegetation systems and meadows of the sea grass Posidonia oceanica.
Zoo and natural park. The Askos Stone Park is located at the north side of Zakynthos, one kilometer from the port of St. Nicholas at Volimes (this is where you can take the ferry-boat to Kephalonia island). It is roughly 14 km from Yria Suite.
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Askos Stone Park
Zoo and natural park. The Askos Stone Park is located at the north side of Zakynthos, one kilometer from the port of St. Nicholas at Volimes (this is where you can take the ferry-boat to Kephalonia island). It is roughly 14 km from Yria Suite.
It's a must! 17 km from Yria Suite you get to the Traditional Parkof "ELIES" (it means "olive trees"). It is a unique cultural open-air museum of Zakynthos which is located in a large outdoor area at Elies in Volimes, in the north of the island. The visitors can walk through olive trees, rocky paths and through an old stone quarry. During this walk you might say that you experience a flash back in time. A variety of old objects and buildings are scattered around the park holding, each one with its own life story. The visitors can see and learn about the every day life on the island of Zakynthos as it was going around for the last centuries, they can also find out amazing stories related to the exhibits.
Elies Park
It's a must! 17 km from Yria Suite you get to the Traditional Parkof "ELIES" (it means "olive trees"). It is a unique cultural open-air museum of Zakynthos which is located in a large outdoor area at Elies in Volimes, in the north of the island. The visitors can walk through olive trees, rocky paths and through an old stone quarry. During this walk you might say that you experience a flash back in time. A variety of old objects and buildings are scattered around the park holding, each one with its own life story. The visitors can see and learn about the every day life on the island of Zakynthos as it was going around for the last centuries, they can also find out amazing stories related to the exhibits.
Breath-talking view! You must visit this place and enjoy your coffee!
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Mizithres, Keri, Zakynthos
Breath-talking view! You must visit this place and enjoy your coffee!
Scenic Viewpoint
Amazing view! You must visit this place!
Keri Caves
Historic place! Do visit it!! Excellent, unforgettable view!
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Bóchali Venetian Castle
Historic place! Do visit it!! Excellent, unforgettable view!
It's a must!!!! Must go for the view, must go for the food (traditional Zakynthian dishes), must go for the dessert "FRYGANIA", must go to listen to Zakynthian folklore songs "KANTADES" and dance Zakynthian dances, must see the moon rise, must have a drink under the stars!!! MUST!!!
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Bochali
It's a must!!!! Must go for the view, must go for the food (traditional Zakynthian dishes), must go for the dessert "FRYGANIA", must go to listen to Zakynthian folklore songs "KANTADES" and dance Zakynthian dances, must see the moon rise, must have a drink under the stars!!! MUST!!!
Φαγητό
In Katastari-Alykes. The best pizza (and not only) in the island! Just 2 mins drive from Yria Suite, in Alykes. You can also take-away or deliver it to you in our place.
Paradise Pizza
In Katastari-Alykes. The best pizza (and not only) in the island! Just 2 mins drive from Yria Suite, in Alykes. You can also take-away or deliver it to you in our place.
In Katastari-Alykes. Mainly grilled food. Very clean and tasty dishes, the best souvlaki you ever had! Just 2 mins drive from Yria Suite. You can also take-away or delivery-order and comes to our place.
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PAOLOS CORNER
In Katastari-Alykes. Mainly grilled food. Very clean and tasty dishes, the best souvlaki you ever had! Just 2 mins drive from Yria Suite. You can also take-away or delivery-order and comes to our place.
In Katastari-Alykes. Grill house. You can sit, take away or get it delivered to our place. Clean and tasty, 2 mins from Yria Suite.
Sugarbush Cocktail Bar
In Katastari-Alykes. Grill house. You can sit, take away or get it delivered to our place. Clean and tasty, 2 mins from Yria Suite.
Tastefull Greek dishes! Beautiful view. There is also a small beach below the restaurant where you can enjoy your swim.
Taverna to Pelagaki
XigiaTastefull Greek dishes! Beautiful view. There is also a small beach below the restaurant where you can enjoy your swim.
Golden Dragon Taj Mahal Indian And Chinese Restaurant
Indian and Chinese tastes!
Fresh fish, traditional Zakynthian and Greek dishes! Amazing view!!!! You must visit it! 8 mins drive from Yria Suite.
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Taverna Xigia
Fresh fish, traditional Zakynthian and Greek dishes! Amazing view!!!! You must visit it! 8 mins drive from Yria Suite.
Komis Fish Tavern
Fresh fish every day!!! Just next to the Port.
Sea food. Very good prices. In Zante town. Clean and fresh food.
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Thymalos
LomvardouSea food. Very good prices. In Zante town. Clean and fresh food.
Narkissos
Zαχαροπλαστείο με μοναδικές γεύσεις!! Desserts or icecreams!
Just on the road, with only a few tables to serve, but the tast of all its grilled meat is unique!
Κρεοπωλείο-χασαποταβέρνα Δασκαλάκη
49 Agiou LazarouJust on the road, with only a few tables to serve, but the tast of all its grilled meat is unique!
In Katastari-Alykes. Very tastefull Greek food!! You must visit it. Just 2 mins from Yria Suite.
ponderosa taverna
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - AlikonIn Katastari-Alykes. Very tastefull Greek food!! You must visit it. Just 2 mins from Yria Suite.
Fidelio Restaurant
In Katastari-Alykes. Very good Greek food. Do visit it!
In Katastari-Alykes. Very good food, great variety. For food or drinks. By the sea-side.
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Fishαλίδα
AlykonIn Katastari-Alykes. Very good food, great variety. For food or drinks. By the sea-side.
Bridge Cafe (Πεντακάμαρο)
In Katastari-Alykes. Breakfast, Icecreams, drinks, snacks.
In Katastari-Alykes. Great beach-bar by the sea. Drinks, snacks, soft-drinks, icecream, swimming pool.
See the sea beach bar
In Katastari-Alykes. Great beach-bar by the sea. Drinks, snacks, soft-drinks, icecream, swimming pool.
Make a stop to drink a beer or an orange-juice on your way to the nothern parts of the island.
Orange juice planet
Make a stop to drink a beer or an orange-juice on your way to the nothern parts of the island.
El Sueno (Zante)-Restaurant and Seafood
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VolimonGreat view, excellent food!!!
Regatta Yacht Club
Excellent drinks and music. Great View.
Διασκέδαση
A wonderful train round from our village to the neighborhood village of Pigadakia. "Leave the hustle and bustle behind and travel up through the village of KATASTARI , follow the foot of mount "KAKIA RAHI" through ancient olive groves , pass the route that will you take you to the "VERTZAGIAS CAVES, take in the panoramic views of the flood plains of ALYKANAS and ALYKES.
On arrival at the quiet unspoilt village of PIGADAKIA visit the folk museum and the church of ST.PANTELEIMONA.
Spend time with SPIROS in Kaki Rahi tavera try a free glass of wine (OR TWO !!!) and taste some of the local farm produce. (all this included in the price) Traditional Zakynthian dishes always available.
Finally we journey through the heart of the picturesque village of Pigadakia , down through vineyards, with a splendid view of our sister island of KEFALONIA , and on to the resorts of ALYKANAS and Alykes".
Trainaki
A wonderful train round from our village to the neighborhood village of Pigadakia. "Leave the hustle and bustle behind and travel up through the village of KATASTARI , follow the foot of mount "KAKIA RAHI" through ancient olive groves , pass the route that will you take you to the "VERTZAGIAS CAVES, take in the panoramic views of the flood plains of ALYKANAS and ALYKES.
On arrival at the quiet unspoilt village of PIGADAKIA visit the folk museum and the church of ST.PANTELEIMONA.
Spend time with SPIROS in Kaki Rahi tavera try a free glass of wine (OR TWO !!!) and taste some of the local farm produce. (all this included in the price) Traditional Zakynthian dishes always available.
Finally we journey through the heart of the picturesque village of Pigadakia , down through vineyards, with a splendid view of our sister island of KEFALONIA , and on to the resorts of ALYKANAS and Alykes".
Goumas Estate - Art & Wine Winery
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VolimonWhy not to taste the local wine? !!!
Levante Beers Zakynthos
Taste the local beer!
Cameo Island Club
Dance and drink!
ALYKES WATER SPORTS
In Katastari-AlykesQ: Costas water sports.
Σημαντικά
The post office of our village is just 5 mins walk down the road from Yria Suite. You will also find another post-office in Zante town.
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία (Ελτα)
The post office of our village is just 5 mins walk down the road from Yria Suite. You will also find another post-office in Zante town.
Κέντρο Υγείας Καλλιθέας
Ηealth Center in Kallithea-4 km from Yria Suite
Zakynthos General Hospital
Police
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VolimonJust 60 m from Yria Suite
Reizigersadvies
Niet te missen
Try the Local Delicacies
Fitoura-prepared with fine semolina flour
Mandolato-soft nougat traditionally prepared with a light meringue baseenriched with honey, sugar, and almonds.
Mandoles-honey-covered almonds
Pasteli-honey and sesame seeds
Frygania-is a creamy dessert that consists of Greek rusks doused in a sugary syrup, which is spiced with lemon zest and cinnamon. Topped with vanilla-infused cream, and the dessert is finished off with a layer of whipped cream, garnished with almond slivers, ground walnuts, or cinnamon.
Cultuur en gebruiken
St. Dionysios feast day
On the 24th of August. It is accompanied by an open-market bazzar for 3 days in the town of Zakynthos.
Nuttige zinnen
Ηοw to say: Goodmorning-Goodnight-Goodbye-Thank you
Goodmorning-Kalimera
Goodnight-Kalinihta
Goodbye-Geia sou
Thank you-Efharisto