Katastari
Katastari is a picturesque township with hospitable inhabitants, built amphitheatrically near the gulf of Alykes, in an area full of olive trees and rich waters, to the northwest of the town of Zante. It is a quiet, alternative choice, close to nature, that preserves its traditional color, since it has not yet been touristically utilized.
A principal tourist resort of the area is the seaside zone of Alykes, with a marina and the possibility to practice sea sports.
Here, you can visit the monastery of Aghios Ioannis the Baptist (16th century), in the settlement of Hartata, with a stunning view from Kefalonia up to Peloponnese, one of the most important monuments of the island. Also, you can go to the church of Aghii Theodori, where the inhabitants of the island, after the earthquakes of 1953, gathered what had been left of the destroyed churches of the region, as well as the church of Aghios Nikolaos, at Ano Gerakari and church of Evaggelistria, at Kato Gerakari.
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Beaches
Alikes - Alikanas ( 6 Votes ) |
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Alikes and Alikanas beaches are connected by a sandy beach (almost 3 km). Alikes beach is ideal for all swimmers and safe for children since the sea deepens smoothly for a long distance. Alikanas is a place surrounded by olive grooves where you may find many bars, taverns and restaurants serving local and international cuisine.
Makris Gialos ( 3 Votes ) |
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A beach with thin pebbles. It’ s organized with umbrellas and deck chairs and has an easy access from Zakynthos town. It is at the northeast of the island.
Xigia ( 4 Votes ) |
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The characteristic strong smell of sulphur spread in the small bay with the steep rocks doesn’t destroy the conjectural result. At the top of the beach hill there is a tavern with panoramic view. It provides some umbrellas and deck chairs. It is at the northeast of the island and you will come across it just before entering Volimes village.
Porto Vromi ( 2 Votes ) |
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A fiord of unheard beauty and a 20 m beach with thin pebbles, a sea with turquoise water which is usually cold because water jets out of the ground. It is at the northwest of the island.