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Zakynthos

How the Iconic Shipwreck of Greece’s Zakynthos Was Created

Lying on a sandy beach on the northwestern coast of Greece's island of Zakynthos since October 1980, the island's shipwreck is perhaps the most photographed one in the world.  Millions of tourists visit the "Panagiotis" wreck, which has become...

The Brave Greeks Who Saved the Jews of Zakynthos

The Jews of Zakynthos, Greece's beautiful Ionian island, owe their survival during the dark days of the German occupation to two brave Greeks. Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is famous worldwide for its splendid natural beauty and the incomparable hospitality...

Future of Zakynthos Navagio Beach Uncertain After Shipwreck Damage

Questions have been raised over the responsibility of the famous shipwreck on Navagio Beach in Zakynthos after a surge of bad weather has further destroyed it. Fears are growing over the condition of the tourism-driving shipwreck, with academics and local...

The Last Monk of a Monastery-Fortress on a Remote Greek Island

This is the story of Father Grigorios, a Greek-Orthodox monk who lived 38 years of his life, almost alone, in a medieval monastery-fortress on the small Ionian island of Strofades. Father Grigorios passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at...

The Greek National Anthem and Its Meaning

The Greek National Anthem is one of the most recognizable and longest of all, written by the country's "National Poet" Dionysios Solomos

Amazing Places in Greece That You Won’t Believe Are Real

Greece, a land of gods and nymphs, has a number of exquisitely beautiful places that appear to have come out of a fairy tale, being formed back in another time and almost in another world. Here are some of...

Beach in Greece Among Top 10 of the World

A beach in Greece has been named among the top ten in the world. Navagio Beach, named after the ship that was wrecked there in 1983, secured seventh place in Big 7 Travel's list of the 50 best beaches...

A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?

With the coming of winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next year's vacation: Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the Aegean? It is...

Six Magical Greek Destinations With No Cars

Greece is full of natural beauty, some of these famous greek destinations have remained pure and there is no way a car could reach them.

The Marine Park of Zakynthos: Where Sea Turtles and Seals Roam Free

The islet of Marathonisi in Laganas Bay, known as "Turtle Island," is included in the Marine Park of Zakynthos