Zakynthos
The City of Grapes
General Information
Other Name: Zante, District: Zakynthos, State: Ionian Islands , Greece
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 26950
Importance: The island offers exceptional attractions for divers. Many of the dive sites are cave dives around the island.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Zakynthos is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, covers an area of 410 km2 (158 sq mi) and its coastline is roughly 123 km (76 mi) in length. The island is named after Zakynthos, the son of a legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus. The name, like all similar names ending in -nthos, is pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. Zakynthos has a thriving tourism industry.Location
Zakynthos has a varied terrain, with fertile plains in the southeastern part and mountainous terrain with steep cliffs along the coasts on the west. Zakynthos town coordinates are: Latitude 37.79139/37°47''29 N, Longitude: 20.89528/20°53''43 E.Climate
Mediterranean Climate.