Zakynthos Keri

Information about Keri

Keri Zakynthos: The traditional village of Keri is located 17 km south west of Zakynthos Town, on the top of a verdant hill. It counts on 700 inhabitants most of whom are engaged in agriculture and farming. It is a quiet and charming village that retains a strong traditional character with many stone built houses and narrow streets. The most charming part of the village is the central square from where you can enjoy superb views of the Ionian Sea. The village has largely escaped the growth of tourism unscathed and there are just a couple of cafes here.

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Panagia Keriotissa is the main church of the village with an impressive bell tower. That church stands bellow the village and houses an icon that locals believe that it has miraculous powers. Boats are connected to the nearby island of Marathonisi and the sea caves of Zakynthos. The main port of Keri is Limni, only 5 km from the village. It is a shelter for many fishing boats and yachts. The main beach is quite busy and due to the small space it gets easily cramped. There is a diving centre.

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How to get to Keri

There are many different ways to get to Keri from any location on the island.
Airport to Keri: 16 km / 9.9 miles | Port to Keri: 17 km / 10.5 miles | Zakynthos Town to Keri: 17 km / 10.5 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Zakynthos transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following number: 0030 26950 48400 or book your taxi online.

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By Public transfers: The central bus station of the island is located at Zakynthos Town. There are few buses from Zakynthos Town to Keri Lake during the day. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
From Airport to Keri:There’s a bus station outside the airport building. There are few buses from the airport to Zakynthos Town during the day. From Zakynthos Town, visitors should follow the route Town > Keri Lake. Check the official timetables of the route Airport > Zakynthos Town here.
From Port to Keri: The port of Zakynthos is located at Zakynthos Town. From there, visitors should follow the route Town > Keri Lake.
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.

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