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imagine standing on the edge of a
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towering cliff gazing down at a crescent
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of dazzling white sand cradling a rusted
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shipwreck surrounded by impossibly
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turquoise water The breeze carries the
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whisper of the Ionian sea and for a
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moment time seems to stand
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still Welcome to Zakinthos a Greek
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island where nature speaks in colors and
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history hides in every shadow Zakinthtos
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or Zanti as it's often called is more
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than a postcard perfect destination It's
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experience The island is known around
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the world for its iconic Nagajio Beach
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famously dubbed Shipwreck Beach where a
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smuggler's vessel lies marooned in a
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pristine bay framed by dramatic cliffs
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and accessible only by
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boat It's a view that stops you in your
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tracks and stays with you forever But
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Zakinthtos doesn't stop there Venture
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along the coastline and you'll discover
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the legendary blue caves carved by the
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sea into the island's northern
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cliffs Their name isn't just poetic
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These sea caves literally glow with
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shades of deep blue reflecting the sky
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and sea in a natural spectacle that
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leaves every visitor in awe
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Glide through them by boat or dip into
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the shimmering waters to swim inside and
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become part of the island's magic Beyond
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these famed sites lies a world of
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treasures The southern beaches like
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Jericho and Daphne offer golden sands
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and gentle waves perfect for families or
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those seeking calm Here you might even
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catch a glimpse of the endangered
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loggerhead turtles that nest along the
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shorelines Inland Zakinthos transforms
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into a patchwork of olive groves
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vineyards and traditional villages where
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time slows and the hospitality is as
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warm as the Greek sun For adventure
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lovers Zakinthos delivers
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Hike through pinecovered hills snorkel
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in hidden coes or rent a kayak to
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explore the coast at your own
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pace And when the day winds down head to
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a local tar for a plate of Musaka a
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glass of local wine and perhaps a sunset
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you'll never forget planning your
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journey Base yourself near the town of
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Zakinthos for culture and night life or
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opt for a quieter stay near Alakanas or
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Kerry to soak in nature's
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tranquility Boat tours to Nagio and the
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blue caves run daily Just be sure to
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bring your camera because every angle is
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a masterpiece Dot If you could spend a
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day in Zakinthos would you chase the
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mystery of Shipwreck Beach or dive into
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the glowing magic of the blue caves
