Place - History of Zakynthos

Η Zakynthos, or "Zade", or the Flower of the Levant (=Flower of the East) according to the Venetians, is one of the islands of the Ionian Islands. It is the eleventh largest island in Greece, as well as the third largest (after Kefalonia and Corfu) and second most populated island in the Ionian Islands. Its area is 406 sq. km and the population amounts to 40.758 inhabitants (census 2011). It is 9,5 nautical miles from the Peloponnese. miles (from Kyllini, Ilia Prefecture) and 8,5 nautical miles. miles from the nearest island north of it, Kefalonia. Its inhabitants are called Zakynthians, or Zakynthians. "Yria", one of the ancient names of the island of Zakynthos.

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GASTRONIC COMMUNITY OF ZAKYNTHOS

The professionals of the wider area of the gastronomy of Zakynthos (agricultural sector - processing - catering - hospitality) cooperate and created the Gastronomic Community of Zakynthos. Their goal is to record and highlight the culinary wealth, as well as the quality culinary offer of Zakynthos.

The Gastronomic Community of Zakynthos is an open system that can be joined by those who are interested and meet the conditions deriving from the regulations of the Gastronomy and Wine Tourism program. The final purpose of the action is to promote Zakynthos as a tourist destination, where gastronomy will play a leading role in shaping the identity and cultural character of the island.

The Gastronomic Communities program has the honor of being under the auspices of the Hellenic Tourism Organization.