Honey is a traditional product of Zakynthos, made by bees that gather nectar from the wild herbs, flowers and trees of the hills. The island’s rich flora, its thyme, wild herbs, pine and orange blossom, gives its honey a fine aroma and flavour, and thyme honey is especially prized. Beekeeping is an old rural craft, … Read more
The carnival of Zakynthos is one of the oldest and liveliest in Greece, rooted in the long rule of Venice over the island. Held in the weeks before Lent, in late winter, it fills the capital and the villages with masked revellers, parades, floats, music and dancing. Its most distinctive feature is a tradition of … Read more
Olive oil is a cornerstone of the land and cuisine of Zakynthos. Silvery olive groves cover the fertile central plain and climb the hills, and the olive has been grown here since ancient times. The oil pressed from the fruit is the foundation of the island’s cooking, poured over salads, greens, cheese and fish. The … Read more