Zakynthos the third largest island in the Ionian Sea. Area of the island is 410 km2, while the length of the coast is 125 km. It is situated on 9.5 miles east of Kefalonia on the hour and half of Kyllinia. On the east side of the island provide the plains that are slightly down in the quiet bays and sandy beaches, while located on the west side of the mountain cliffs that end. The island is mostly mountainous, with no high mountains. The highest point is Vrachionas to $ 758m. 

Zakynthos has a lot of underground water and hence the numerous sources of fresh water.Therefore, it is an island green, one part of olive groves, vineyards and lemon trees, in part from fruits and cereals as well as a number of forests that descend to the sea. 
The climate is temperate with mild and wet winters and cool summers. The average summer temperature is 27C. 

Laganas Bay is almost nine kilometers long, known for his role as a protected natural park - the sea turtle reserve. One (a really large) from June to September at night to leave the beach in the bay, there lay eggs and buried them in sand, and later small turtle army rushed back into the sea. 
Four favorite beach of the sea creatures are Kalamaki, Sekania, Dafni and Gerakas. These beaches are open to tourists during the day, but with a special regime! So, who loves digging in the sand, it can work only at a distance of one to two meters from the sea, and at a distance of less than five or six meters is prohibited pobadanje umbrella, as well as sports activities and so on. Thanks to the efforts of people from this "Turtle Park" every morning on the beach you will see a small wooden fence marked by new sites where the previous night turtles lay eggs. 
From all over the bay, and from all other places on the island depart every day a number of tourist trips - various boat (fast, slow, glass). Again, the count should tour more and Keri Caves and the famous Šipvrek (Shipwreck) Beach, and the Blue Caves. There is an option to one day boat tour the whole island and see everything that should be seen from the sea side, and they are mostly larger boats. 

In addition Maratonisi islands in the Gulf of Laganas and the island is Peluzo, near the beach Dafni, and the small island of Agios Sostis that "seceded" from Zakynthos more 1633rd , after a strong earthquake. Do it now comes with wooden bridges, it is the coffee shop closed until the middle of the island are draped white sheets that lepršaju all day in the wind. 

A lot of conquerors have passed through here, but most Venetians left a trace. Due to the built and Bohai trvđava on the hill above the modern city of Zakynthos. Thus was created a village, but later the population slowly prelivalo and outside the fortress town of Zakynthos, which is occupied territory where more or less is today. Fortress Bohai arranged site, but it's worth a visit if for no other reason, and because of that beautiful view that is here to offer. It is located in a thick pine forest and surrounded by a small village, narrow streets. In the neighborhood there are more and St. George (beautifully lit at night) and a number of restaurants that offer beautiful views of the city of Zakynthos and its bay. 
The town of Zakynthos is one of the cities najšarmantnijih Ionian Sea, is located on the southeast side of the island in the bay, behind which rises a hill covered with greenery. It is a city of beautiful buildings, interesting churches, monuments and squares. The long occupation of the Venetians left a deep mark on the architecture of the city, which today can be seen.During the earthquake 1953rd The number of buildings in the city was destroyed, but the city rebuilt by donations of local residents. . The town was held after the restoration of the main features of the old town. Today's town square is dominated by the poet dedicated to Dionysos Solomos, the famous poet born in Zakynthos, about why there are all the more important buildings. The city is an interesting library, a museum of post-Byzantine Art and the Museum of poets Solomos. Near the square is the Museum of icons and museum where you can see photos of the city before the earthquake. Not far from this square is Trg Sv. Mark, where is 30July 1797th Venice capitulation was signed. 
In the city, not far from Solomosw square, is the church of Sv. Dionysos protector of the island.Each year, two times a year celebrated the saint. 17th December celebrates the day when the saint uspokojio and 24 August day when they reached the holy relics of Zakynthos. 
Above the city, on the slope, there is a bust of the poet Solomos, and not far from it are the remains of the former castle. 
From the town there are good bus links to surrounding villages and beautiful beaches. The airport is located 4 km from the town of Zakynthos.