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| | GNTO-Greek Islands-Zakynthos-Historic Facts |
 | | The island of Zakynthos was free from German Occupation in 1945. | | | The same fact is corroborated by Pavsanias who claims that the island of Zakynthos was inhabited in 1500 BC. | | | In the beginning of the Peloponnesian War, Zakynthos, supporting the Athenian Alliance, fought the Corinthians, particularly in the Battle of Lefkimi (434 BC) and in the expedition against Sicily. |
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http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/ionian/zakynthos/history.html
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| | Zakynthos Greece, Zante Greece, Zakinthos Greece |
| | After the fall of Constantinople, Zakynthos fell under the domination of the Orsinis until 1485, when it was seized by the Venetians and remained under them for over 300 years. | | | n 1807, Zakynthos was seized by the French aristocrats and in 1809 by the British, who placed the capital of the Ionian state at Zakynthos. | | | During the British occupation, a great deal of assistance was afforded Greece, which had been in revolt since 1821, despite the opposition of the British. |
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http://www.greekislands.com/zakynthos/home.htm
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| | Zakynthos, Zante, Greece, Greek islands |
| | Zakynthos never fell under Turkish rule, but Venetian in stead. | | | The most prominent leaders belonged to the Orsini family, and the Venetian rule was to last for 300 years. | | | It is believed that the first settlers on Zakynthos came in the 16th century BC from the Peloponnese. |
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http://www.in2greece.com/english/places/summer/islands/zakynthos.htm
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| | Zakynthos, Zante, - Ionian Islands - Greece |
| | Close to the village is a white lighthouse with splendid view to the sea. | | | Whatever your comments or suggestions are, please email them to us. | | | Zakynthos (Zante) Island or fiore di levante - the flower of the East as it was called by the Venetians, is a fertile island with olive trees, vineyards and a rainbow of flowers, and offers to the visitors an easy going pace of life, vibrant night life coupled with small friendly resorts with excellent beaches. |
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http://www.thegreektravel.com/zakynthos
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| | Zakynthos - Zante - Zakinthos island of Ionian Sea |
| | Zakynthos - Zante - Zakinthos island of Ionian Sea | | | CAMPING: For those who prefer to have a more intimate relationship with the sun and the sea of Zakynthos there are 4 camping sites. | | | Hundreds of thousands of tourists from throughout the world are coming to the island to enjoy the natural beauty, the sun and the the sea as well as the colorfully intense life of the Ionian islands and the hospitality of the inhabitants. |
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http://angelos.joyhost.gr/dimrap/zante.html
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| | Zakynthos Zante sailing holidays - yacht charters Zakynthos |
| | It was occupied by the Turks in 1479 but recovered two years later by the Venetians, who held it until 1797. | | | The island has preserved an Italian and Venetian stamp, yet its eventful history (Vandals!) and major earthquakes of 1515 and 1953 destroyed most old buildings. | | | Zakynthos (Italian Zante), the most southern island of the Ionian Islands, lies off the west coast of the Peloponnese. |
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http://www.sailingissues.com/greekislands/zakynthos.html
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| | Zante Zakynthos Greece tourist travel guide to the Greek island Zante |
| | The most southerly of the Ionian chain Zakynthos, or as the Italians call it Zante, lost many of its Venetian buildings in a 1953 earthquake. | | | The place is also home to a trio of discos, a magnet for the young at heart and head who hardly seem to care what they eat anyway. | | | This was not his favourite island however and he lived and died on Corfu. |
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http://www.greekisland.co.uk/zante/zante.htm
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| | Isavella Apartments in Amoudi Alykanas Zakynthos Zante Greece |
| | Isavella apartments are in a quite sea front village called "Amoudi" close to Alykes and Alykanas in Zakynthos Island - Greece. | | | Isavella Apartments in Amoudi Alykanas Zakynthos Zante Greece | | | The location of these fine apartments is Amoudi-Alykanas (North-East of Zakynthos Island) 15 klm from Zakynthos main port and 17 from the airport.Away from the noise and the hustle and bustle of the city, but yet close enough to enjoy the night life for which Alykanas and Alykes are famous for. |
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http://www.alykes.com/apartments/isavella-apartments
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| | Zakynthos Synagogue, Greece |
| | In 1954, the Jewish community of Zakynthos was dissolved. | | | No Jews have lived on Zakynthos since 1955. | | | The gate of the former Synagogue of Zakynthos |
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http://www.isjm.org/country/greece/zakynthossyn.htm
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| | Zakynthos Zante Greece |
| | Travel Partners: Go Zante Zakynthos Greece Zante Greece Zakynthos Ws Zante Ws Zante Hotels All Zante Zakynthos Island. | | | The loggerhead sea turtle called Caretta-Caretta has become an endangered specie that can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea. | | | A series of measures have been adopted by the Greek legislation in order to protect the Caretta-Caretta and the National Marine Park of Zakynthos has been established. |
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http://www.gozakynthos.gr
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| | Zakynthos Jewish Cemetery, Greece |
| | No Jews have lived on Zakynthos since the earthquake. | | | Historical Data: In 1953, a sever earthquate struck the Ionian Islands and destroyed the entire Jewish presence in Zakynthos. | | | Necessary Restoration Works: The surrounding wall must be rebuilt and conservation works are needed for many graves. |
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http://www.isjm.org/country/greece/zakynthos.htm
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| | Zante, Zante, Fior di Levante! |
| | Under Venetian rule Zakynthos, which the Venetians called Zante, flourished and became known as the Florence of Greece. | | | This pride is instilled in the people of Zakynthos and their descendants to this day. | | | Unlike the islands in the Aegean that are mostly rocky outcropings, the islands of the Ionian Sea are lush and green. |
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http://www.zante.com
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| | Hotels in Zákynthos, Greece |
| | The island of Zakynthos, (or Zante, as Venetians used to call it), lies in the south-west part of Greece, in the Ionian Sea. | | | Situated on Zakynthos, one of the most beautiful and pitoresque islands of the Ionian Sea, which has been called by its Venetian rulers 'Fioro di Levante'for its unique beaty and dense green forests... | | | In the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea only 350 meters from the unique beach of Laganas on the Island of Zakynthos, the Best Western Zante Park hotel, offers elegant syrroundings, modern... |
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http://www.booking.com/city/gr/zakynthos.html?aid=305532;label=bookingamerica
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| | Zante Guru - Zante Zakynthos FAQ |
| | Zante is the Venetian name, Zakynthos the Greek name. | | | From 1999 to winter 2003 there has been no notable seismic activity on the island. | | | Zakynthos is named after an ancient Arcadian chief. |
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http://www.zanteguru.com/faq/faq.html
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| | Makris Gialos Apartments - Skinari Zakynthos Zante Greece |
| | Makris Gialos Apartments - Skinari Zakynthos Zante Greece | | | Makris Gialos Apartments - Skinari Area - Zakynthos Zante Greece | | | The Famous beach of Makris Gialos (where the annual beach party of Zakynthos is held in August) which is the cleanest beach of the island, is just 50m away as shown in the photo on the left) |
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http://www.e-zakynthos.com/makris-gialos
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| | Car Rental Zakynthos with Auto Europe |
| | Dubbed Fior di Levante, or the Flower of the Orient, by the Venetians who once ruled here, the island of Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a lush haven for vacationers. | | | Dionysios Solomos, one of Greece's most famous poets and author of the Greek National Anthem, once said of this island that "Zakynthos could make one forget the Elysian Fields", which is no small compliment in Greece. | | | Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Zakynthos is both easy and economical. |
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http://www.autoeurope.com/car-rental/Zakynthos-rental-guide.cfm
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| | Zakynthos (Zante) at a Glance - Friends of the Ionian |
| | A tiny village right on the southern tip of the island set in a sweeping bay with turquoise waters. | | | FoI has two self-guided trails for Zante Town; one for the town itself and one which will lead you up to Bochali and the Venetian Fortress. | | | The roads are relatively quiet as is the sea (no motorboats are allowed in the Laganas bay because of the turtles). |
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http://www.foi.org.uk/islands.php?island=zak&page=around
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| | Zante A to Z guide to Zakynthos Greece |
| | Where can I find out more about wildlife conservation on Zakynthos? | | | Help EURONATUR and MEDASSET protect Greece’s National Parks and the loggerhead sea turtles on Zakynthos in particular. | | | If you're going to Zakynthos, then use the database search to check out the best and the worst in your chosen resort or to request information from other visitors. |
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http://www.justzante.co.uk
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| | Zakynthos. The Flower of the East |
| | This is the galiantra which came to Zakynthos from Italy. | | | It was brought to Zakynthos from Crete, and and is also called Theseus' dance; it is associated with the ancient yerano dance which is mentioned by Plutarch. | | | The people of Zakynthos have a rich store of ethnic customs and traditions. |
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http://www.zante.com/zante/zante.html
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| | Zakynthos (Greece) |
| | Zakynthos was settled by the Acheans, and was part of Ulysses' Kingdom. | | | Zakynthos was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1953. | | | The flag of Zakynthos can be seen outside every public building all over the island. |
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| | Zakynthos apartments : Krioneri Beach apartments in Zakynthos island. |
| | Zakynthos apartments : Krioneri Beach apartments in Zakynthos island. | | | Zakynthos (Zante), the southernmost of the Ionian Islands, the island loved by Homer, Solomos, Kalvos and Edgar Allan Poe, the island of serenades, of love and of joking, the island of paradise. | | | A precious emerald dropped in the clear blue water of the Ionian Sea, waiting for those who know, to hold it in their hands and enjoy its beautiful sandy beaches, its heavenly sourroundings and its inhabitants' traditional hospitality. |
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http://www.krioneribeach.com
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| | Zakynthos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The capital, which has the same name as the prefecture, is the town of Zakynthos; apart from the official name, it is also called Chora(i.e. | | | Mining is also common on the island, where a small mountain located in Zakynthos' west side was mined during the 1990s, though it is no longer in use. | | | Since then Zakynthos has been rebuilt to a very rigid anti-earthquake specification, and has withstood several serious earthquakes with minimal damage. |
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http://www.sugarland.us/project/wikipedia/index.php/Zante
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| | Zakynthos Privat House House Marathia zakinthos zante griechenland Greece |
| | Zakintos is inhabited by 45.000 people, of which 12.000 live in the town (Zakynthos). | | | All studios as well as the appartment are equipped with radio, Sat-TV, video, DVD,Telephon, Internet, webcam. | | | It has the historical tradition and legacy of an important cultural flourising, which took place in the Ionian Islands during the rennaisance and which is vividly depicted in the arts. |
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http://www.zakynthos-holiday.info
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| | Zakynthos ( Zante ) island, Zakynthos, hotels, apartments |
| | Zakynthos, the southernmost of the lonian islands, owes its name to the son of Dardanos, the king of Troy, who according to myth built the first city here. | | | Zakynthos is almost triangular in shape, with two green mountainous promontories extending into the sea to form the huge bay of Laganas. | | | All who came to this island fell under its spell. |
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| | Thomson.co.uk - Destination Details |
| | Intro Zakynthos, the third largest of the Ionian Islands, has long been a... | | | This is the only way to see the real Zakynthos, get ready for adventure. | | | At Bohali, view a glorious panorama of the town, over Venetian styled red, rooftops and out to the distant horizon of the Ionian Sea. |
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http://www.thomsonbeach.co.uk/th/beach/viewSelectedDestination.do?brochureCode=TH01&destinationCode=000952&destinationAndBrochureCode=000952,TH01
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Greece |
| | (3) Zante (Zakynthos) and Cephalonia united (suffragan of Corfu), including the islands of Zante, Cephalonia, S. Maura, Ithaca, Cerigo, with 3 parishes, 7 priests, 1000 Catholics. |
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| | Zakynthos villas & Holiday villas Zakynthos |
| | Baroque and Renaissance architecture is also found all over Zakynthos, proudly maintained by its Greek Island native inhabitants. | | | The superb beaches of Zakynthos are famed for their natural unspoiled beauty, fine white volcanic sand and turquoise waters. | | | A divers’ paradise, this Greek Island has an underwater world well worthy of exploration. |
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http://www.jamesvillas.co.uk/regions/Zakynthos/index.cfm
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| | Zakynthos Zante - Diving Center Turtle Beach, Limni Keriou Zakynthos Greece |
| | Zakynthos is one of the largest and greenest islands in the southern Ionian sea. | | | The gods Artemis and Apollo chose it for their own holidays for its idyllic landscapes nestled in green, for its marvelous sandy beaches and for its deep blue waters and marine caves, for its enchanting sunsets and its mild climate. | | | We also organize night dives if you are interested. |
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http://www.diving-center-turtle-beach.com
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| | Zakynthos Hotels: Bestour travel, tourism and hotels in Zakynthos Greece |
| | The Venetians baptised Zakynthos or Zante, “the flower of the orient” (Fior di Levante), while others thought of it as an earthly paradise and used names such as ‘perfumed island” to describe it. | | | Zakynthos is the southernmost of the Ionian islands is one of the most picturesque places in Greece and is offered for an ideal and relaxing holiday. | | | Other activities include the visit of the “shipwreck” on the north part of the island and the famous “blue caves” or the visit of the “ keri caves” and the very beautiful “marathonisi” on the west part of the island. |
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| | Cafe Zante (Zakynthos) / The Ultimate Zakynthos Chat Site - Home |
| | Two new earthquakes were recorded a little before 8pm on Zakynthos, which were not only felt on the island, but also in the Prefectures of Ilia, Achaia and Cephalonia, as well as in parts of Western Greece. | | | Local seismologists were cautious but reassuring on Wednesday, as seismic activity continued to jolt the Ionian island of Zakynthos in recent days, following a meeting with Environment Minister George Souflias, whom they briefed on the recent series of tremblers off the island, including quakes of 5.7 and 5.9 on the Richter scale. | | | The stronger of the two quakes, according to the Athens National Observatory's Geodynamic Institute, shook western Greece, including the islands of Zakynthos and Cephallonia, for a second time on Tuesday at around 8:30 p.m., with its epicentre in the sea area some 15 kilometres off southern Zakynthos. |
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| | e-Zakynthos ::..:: Zante Zakynthos Greece |
| | Cove also known as Navagio has to be the most famous beach on the island if not in Greece. | | | Zante the third in size of the islands of the Ionian Sea, the green island of poetry, of song and ove, the native land of D. Solomos, | | | Visit the new Zakynthos forums and discuss about everything with others. |
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| | Talk:Zakynthos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | I wonder if any body could tell me which one of these is right as the article is called Zakinthos bit on Microsoft AutoRoute 2005 it is spelt Zákinthos. | | | The newly created article at Flag of Zakynthos - is it possible to include something about the flag somewhere in the article? | | | Hi, In case you want to find info about Zakynthos island, like beaches, maps, weather, photos, resorts, useful phones, accommodations and many more, visit ZanteHotels.gr which is a complete guide about Zakynthos island - http://www.zantehotels.gr/ |
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| | BacoBuildings - Constructions Houses Properties in Zakynthos Zante Greece |
| | You may already own a plot of land and would like us to build a house for you or to your specific requirements. | | | The Baco Building Company is owned by Yannis who has successfully been building houses in Zakynthos for the past 10 years. | | | We are able to build you any style of house on any plot available; we follow every law and governing body and ensure that all relevant paper work and licenses are obtained. |
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| | Zakynthos Villas |
| | Zakynthos Villas are set in a green marvellous land, surrounded by olive trees and with an amazing view over the Ionian sea and the castle of Killini. | | | Near our villas you'll find Greek taverns, Argasi village, Zakynthos town and several sandy beaches, but at the same time they're built in a very quiet and relaxing place. | | | Our traditional stone villas are the right place for family holidays and are located in Vassilikos area, the southern region of Zakynthos island. |
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http://www.zakynthos-villas.biz/html/inglese
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| | Zakynthos, local sweets and wines |
| | Faithful to the traditional way of making and always being careful about the quality of products, Kotsoni family is trying to preserve a tradition which begins from the time of venetian domination in the island (1485-1797). | | | In our factory the working of nougat and pasteli has been kept with the traditional way; the machines just help the man and doesn’t replace him, in fact, our patents have their origin from an old tradition in order to give the wanted result. | | | Also pasteli is a typical sweet of Zakynthos, because except sesamo also contain honey and almonds. |
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http://zanteisland.com/html/italiano/negozi/mantolato/inglese.htm
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| | Zakynthos 1999 pictures |
| | After Pelopponnese and Crete the logical place to go was Zakynthos, the most important Loggerhead nesting area in the Mediterranean. | | | In 1999 I signed up as a volunteer for the fourth time. | | | Sekania, on the east side of the bay, is the single most important nesting beach for loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean |
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| | Travel Tips ~ Free |
| | Discover the island of Zakynthos (Zante), in Greece. | | | Mykonos accommodation center: travel agency on beautiful Mykonos island in the Cyclades, Greece. |
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| | Zakynthos Ceramic Art Studio Where to find us |
| | From Hotels Park, Sunrise and Filoxenia follow the main road to Zakynthos and when you meet Dennis Tavern turn right. | | | You don' t turn left to Bochali, but continue straight and after 100 m the road turns slightly to the left offering to your eyes a beautiful view of the inner part of the island. | | | After 150 m you will see my workshop on your right hand (it's the second building you will meet). |
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| | Daphnes Villas and Apartments in Zakynthos (Zante) island, Greece |
| | Daphnes Villas and Apartments in Zakynthos (Zante) island, Greece | | | Daphnes villas and apartments are found within the boundaries of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, just above Porto Roma Beach on the Vasilikos peninsula.... | | | They are set in a large olive grove away from the road. |
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http://www.daphnes-zakynthos.com
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| | Zakynthos, Zante, Greece, photos, images, ionian greek island |
| | Zakynthos, Zante, Greece, photos, images, ionian greek island | | | [ Zakynthos - Zante ] [ Zakynthos Hotels ] [ Home - Travel Greece ] |
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