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 inhabitant o 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.
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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