Right next to Vanato, at the village of Kalipado you'll find Callinico, a small traditional three-generation winery producing local Zakynthian wine of surprising good quali
Zakynthos, has one of the finest quality olive oils in Greece and if you're passionate about organic food, make sure to visit this olive oil press museum at Pantokratoras v
Earth Sea and Sky has been one of the most innovative and pioneering non-govermental organisation to provide significant conservation interventions on the island of Zante over the last 20 years.
Just 2 km from Zakynthos Town, at the top of the hill is Bochali. Overlooking the port, neighbourhoods and streets below (as well as Argasi to the right) one can take in the wonderful views of the island, the sea and beyond.
You cannot leave Zakynthos without having purchased some of the unique local products the island has to offer. Zakynthos is famous for its aromatic virgin olive oil, its raisins, grapes, delicious honey and many varieties of wine including mastelado, avgoustiatis and agiomavritiko.
Pretza is not sold widely and the recipe is a very well kept secret among the locals but you can still find it in good family-run tavernas. This creamy salty cheese is served as a dip and is a combination of sheep milk feta, whole-milk yogurt, thyme, olive oil and lemon juice.
Starting from Kalamaki this scenic golden sandy beach with the warm shallow waters stretches out for approximately 3km before merging with Laganas and Agios Sostis further on.
