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Zakynthos holidays, in Greece: Organise your holidays in Zakynthos Zante,
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Zakynthos Holidays,in Greece: Zakynthos, also called Zante, is the southernmost island of the Ionian Islands and the third largest of the group , with an area of 406 square km and a population of about 35.000 inhabitants.
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Zakynthos, or else Zante, belongs to the Ionian islands.
The Venetians had given to the island the name "Fioro di Levante", meaning the "Flower of the Orient" as the island has rich and dense vegetation, its mountains are covered with pines and its plains are particularly fertile.
This rich vegetation of Zakynthos is due to the mild Mediterranean climate of the island, characterized by a high level of rainfalls in winter and lot of sunshine in summer. Because of the many rainfalls, Zakynthos is a very fertile island and its agricultural production is important.
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The main products cultivated on the island are olives, vineyards and citrus. |
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Except agriculture, the other source of income for the inhabitants of the island comes from the increasing tourism.
Zakynthos is famous for its unspoiled natural environment, home to the endangered species of sea turtle called Caretta-Caretta which goes there during the reproduction period. The Monk seal Monachus Monachus also goes to Zakynthos to give birth.
The sea turtle is protected by the international agreements and the Greek legislation.
Zakynthos is also famous for its amazing wonderful golden sandy beaches. The most famous beaches are as Vassilikos, Laganas, Tsilivi and Alykes.
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Many of the island's beaches have become lively beach resorts proposing many hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars but other have been declared protected areas for the reproduction of the Caretta-Caretta and have kept their natural beauty. This rare sea turtle usually goes to sandy beaches or isolate islets, like Pelouzo or Marathonisi.
Apart from its beautiful natural environment, Zakynthos also has a long and rich culture, much influenced by the Venetians. The island is known for its elegant musical tradition and for its special architecture, which is more evident in Zakynthos town.
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Agios Leon, Agios Nikolaos, Agios Sostis, Alykanas, Alykes, Argassi, Argassi Village, Banana, Dafni, Drosia, Exo Hora, Gerakas, Kalamaki, Kambi, Katastari, Keri, Keri beach, Koukla, Ksigia, Laganas, Limni Keriou, Limnionas, Maherado, Makris Gialos, Marathia, Maries, Navagio or Shipwreck, Plaka, Planos, Porto Kaminia, Porto Roma, Porto Vromi, Porto Zoro, Spanzia, Stenitis, Town, Tragaki, Tsilivi, Volimes
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