Fans of Greek cuisine will find it very exciting to relax in Zakynthos restaurants. That said, local restaurants specializing in the national cuisine are not the only notable venues on the gastronomic map of the island. Komis Fish Tavern looks like an old tavern, in which visitors can order mouthwatering seafood delicacies. The restaurant serves its guests until late at night. Every evening, Komis Fish Tavern offers an interesting entertainment program for its guests.
Zakynthos offers fans of shopping a large choice of excellent shops with exclusive goods. Art workshops are common on the island. The most incredible handicrafts in national style and works … Open
Zakynthos is a beautiful island that attracts visitors by its picturesque nature landscapes, unique historical monuments and wide choice of entertainments. The majority of the local places … Open
Start your acquaintance with the traditional cuisine of Zakynthos with sampling popular appetizers. Local restaurants can offer dozens of various appetizers and snacks. As a rule, these are all kinds of meat and liver pates and sauces that are usually eaten with freshly baked bread. Eggplant is the main ingredient of a very interesting local dish, Melitzanosalata. Fans of seafood simply cannot miss trying Taramosalata. Foreign guests usually enjoy ordering Tzatziki sauce that contains mostly simple ingredients, such as fresh yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic.
Zakynthos attracts tourists with children with an abundance of beautiful beaches and resort hotels, but one cannot limit the popular resort to beach entertainment only. On the island, there … Open
It is simply impossible to imagine menus of Zakynthos restaurants without traditional vegetable salads. The legendary salad, Horiatiki, which is widely recognized as the “Greek” salad around the world, is present in virtually every restaurant and café in the region. Traditional Feta cheese is the main ingredient of this salad. Besides the cheese, Horiatiki also contains cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and onion. The ready salad is sprinkled with olive oil and seasoned with dried oregano. Potato salad is a more nutritious variation. Many local restaurants also offer interesting salads with beans.
Zakynthos is widely recognized as the home city of Dionysios Solomos, the author of the national hymn of Greece. One of the first rebellions in Europe also happened in Zakynthos in 1628. As … Open
Fans of seafood will be definitely not disappointed in local restaurants. They are welcome to try shrimps and squid cooked on an open fire, all kinds of fish and mussels. Don’t forget to check local confectioneries during our vacation in Zakynthos. They offer magnificent cakes with cinnamon and different types of nuts. Bougatsa is one of the most popular local pies. It is made of flaky dough and contains a special custard cream. Travelers also enjoy buying local Baklava as a souvenir for their friends and family.