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A DAY TRIP FROM ZÁKYNTHOS
TOWN
Blue Caves
Agios Nikólaos
Xygia Sea Cave
Volímes Alykés
Cape
Katastári Kryonéri
Plános
Tsiliví
Zákynthos
Town
MORNING
Start your day in the capital,
Monastery of the Virgin Anafonítria Zákynthos Town (see p97), with a
good breakfast at one of the
Anafonítria
9 many great tavernas on Plateia
Solomóu. After breakfast, head
MAP K2 • Near Volímes,
Zákynthos north towards Cape Kryonéri (see
p102) along the coast road, which
With its vineyards and vine-covered offers breath taking views of the
houses, this pretty mountain village Ionian Sea. Take in the resort of
is best known for its con nections to Tsiliví (see p100) en route, where
St Dionýsios, the island’s patron saint, you can stop for a cool drink and
who was a monk at the Monastery of snack in one of its tavernas.
the Virgin Anafonítria (see p45). This Continue to the village-cum-
resort of Plános (see p102), before
well-preserved building has a medi- arriving in Alykés (see p100). A
eval tower and a small church con- superb resort that is popular with
taining an ornate wooden iconostasis. wind surfers, Alykés offers a wide
selection of traditional tavernas.
Navagio Beach
0 Stop here for a delicious lunch
before continuing your journey.
MAP K1 • West coast, Zákynthos
Lying in a sheltered cove with soaring
cliffs on either side, Navagio beach is AFTERNOON
world-famous, and a trip to Zákynthos Leaving Alykés and its lively
would not be complete without holiday-makers behind, head
taking the opportunity to visit this inland to the island’s largest
fine white-sand beach. Also known village, Katastári (see p100).
as Shipwreck Bay, which refers to After leaving Katastári and driving
the freighter that sits partially buried north a short distance, you will
arrive at a junction. You can
in its sand, the beach is reached by either head west to Volímes or
road from Volímes, or by boat. continue north on another,
smaller moun tainous road. You
Clifftop view of Navagio Beach will see some amazing scenery
and coastal views en route if you
take the smaller road, passing
the famous Xygia Sea Cave (see
p100), with its sulphurous spring.
Next, if you plan on seeing the
famous Blue Caves (see p97) from
the sea, look out for the signposts
to the village of Agios Nikólaos,
where you can catch a boat. After
taking in the excellent views of
the Blue Caves, head back via
Volímes, or retrace your steps
along the coast.

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