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Picturesque Villages

Ambelokipoi
1
MAP L2 • SW of
Zákynthos Town
Largely a farming
community, Ambelokipoi
is delightful and has
great mountain views. It
is con veniently located
near the island’s airport
and Zákynthos Town.
Lithakia
2
MAP L3 • Gulf of
Laganás, Zákynthos
The charming hamlet
of Lithakia is a resort in The peaceful pretty village of Lagópodo
the making. The beach
Lagópodo
is quiet, the sea is shallow, and the 7
hand ful of tavernas here are grad­ MAP L2 • Mount Vrahiónas
ually growing in number. foothills, Zákynthos
A small village surrounded by olive
Romiri
3 groves, Lagópodo is the place to head
to if you want some peace and quiet.
MAP L2 • N of Mouzáki,
Zákynthos It is near the village of Maherádo.
A remote village that is blessed with
Agalás
panoramic views of the countryside 8
to the east and the mountains to the MAP L3 • N of Keri, Zákynthos
west, Romiri is traditional and quiet. The rugged coastline and forested
valleys that characterize the south­
Pantokratoras
4 west of Zákynthos form a scenic
backdrop to this village. A traditional
MAP L3 • Near Lithakia,
Zákynthos community, Agalás is known for
Peaceful and scenic, this village, set preserving age­old cus toms.
in a verdant landscape of olive trees,
Kalamáki
provides visitors with the best of both 9
worlds – a tradi tional way of life and MAP M3 • Gulf of
a beach just a short distance away. Laganás, Zákynthos
Lying on the southern coast of
Mouzáki
5 Zákynthos, Kalamáki boasts one of
the best beaches along this stretch
MAP L3 • N of Pantokratoras,
Zákynthos of coast line. The village has fine
Established in the early 1500s, the sand and the sea here is shallow,
unspoiled village of Mouzáki has a making Kalamáki a favourite
long history. Many traditions have been destina tion for families.
kept alive in this small community. Laganás
Agios Sóstis Island
6 0
MAP L3 • Gulf of
Laganás, Zákynthos
MAP L3 • Gulf of Laganás,
S of Zákynthos Best­known for its nightclubs, bars
Linked to the shores of Laganás by a and lively visitors, this village is, in
bridge, Agios Sóstis is a small island fact, a traditional commu nity. Fishing
popular with families due to its lovely was the only industry in Laganás
beach and calm, inviting waters. before the advent of tourism.
See map on pp96–7
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