Fior di Levante

Zante facts & figures

Posted Wed, 24/02/2010 - 20:14 by marina

Is situated 18 km from Kyllini port in mainland Peloponnisos
Is the Southern most and 3rd largest island of the Ionion
Covers an area of 406 square km and its coastline is roughly 123 km Is approximately 300 km west of Athens, capital of Greece

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Hyacinthe isle, Fior di Levante by Edgar Allan Poe

Posted Sat, 10/10/2009 - 18:06 by marina

SONNET TO ZANTE

Fair isle, that from the fairest of all flowers,
Thy gentlest of all gentle names dost take!
How many memories of what radiant hours
At sight of thee and thine at once awake!
How many scenes of what departed bliss!