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100 ❯❯ Corfu and the Ionian Islands Area by Area

The Best of the Rest

Tsiliví
Strofades Islands
1 6
MAP M2 • SE of Zákynthos
MAP L2 • Near Zákynthos
These islands – Arpia, Stamfani and a Town, Zákynthos
few small islets – lie 60 km (37 miles) Along with Alykés, the east-coast
south of Zákynthos. They form part of resort of Tsiliví is a magnet for
the Zákynthos National Marine Park. holiday-makers. It boasts tavernas,
restaurants, beaches, family attrac-
Alykés
2 tions and a good selection of hotels.
MAP L2 • Near Xygia beach,
Mount Vrahiónas
east coast, Zákynthos 7
The resort of Alykés is ideal for MAP K2
families with its numerous tavernas, The 758-m- (2,500-ft-) tall Mount
long stretches of sandy beach, shallow Vrahiónas is the highest point on
water and varied watersports. Zákynthos. It lies at the centre of the
island and is clothed in trees. Tiny
villages, such as Gýrio and Loúha,
are located around it.
Laganás Beach
8
MAP M3 • Gulf of
Laganás, Zákynthos
This beach is the site where the
female loggerhead turtles come
ashore to lay eggs from May to
August. The eggs are laid in deep
Taverna with sea views in Kambi holes and covered with sand.
Agios Ioannis Island
Kambi
3 9
MAP K2 • West coast,
MAP K2 • W of Zákynthos
Zákynthos Lying just off the west coast at the
To catch a true Zákynthos sunset, go entrance to Vromi cove, this off-the-
to this traditional village. Spectacular beaten-track island is a haven for
sunsets can be seen at the top of the wildlife. From here you can enjoy great
hill, where there is a big cross. views of the coastline of Zákynthos.
Xygia Sea Cave
Kalipado
4 0
MAP L1 • Off Xygia
MAP L2 • NW of Zákynthos
Town, Zákynthos beach, Zákynthos
With its traditional stone houses, The Xygia Sea Cave and beach is
pretty churches and narrow streets, famed for its natural sulphurous
the village of Kalipado has changed springs. It is said that swimming
little over the years. in these waters is therapeutic.
Katastári
5
MAP L2 • Near Alykés,
Zákynthos
The buildings on Katastári’s main
street follow the contours of the terr-
ain down to the sea, giving the village
the appearance of an amphitheatre.
It offers stunning views of Alykés bay.
Sunset at Xygia beach, Zákynthos

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