HEADING TO ZAΝΤΕ!
The locals call it “Chora”, the visitors call it “Zakynthos town”, but only one
thing is certain... this is the financial, cultural, spiritual and social center of the
island, with many great things to discover. It is inhabited by about 12.000
people who live in a place that provides them with almost everything, in a
movie-like setting and a unique atmosphere that only the island’s people
can understand. The only port of “Zante”, connects the island with the
Peloponnese, while this is the point of departure of many boats and crafts
offering exploration in the beauties and the attractions of the area. The Temple
of Aghios Dionysios, looms over the town at the entrance to the port. A bit
further away, there is the central square with the statue of Dionysios Solomos,
surrounded by cafes, bars, restaurants serving dishes of the traditional cuisine,
shops and museums, as well as Bochali with the wonderful view and the
scattered historical buildings. The island of the Greek national poet looks also
like a poem that everyone can “read” in a different way.
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