Zakynthos, “To fioro tou Levante” (“The flower of the East”), is an Ionian island enriched by its nature with unique beauties. Its geographic place gives the traveller the oppor- tunity to visit easily also the other islands of Ionian Islands or even the opposite Pelo- ponnesian coasts that are famous for their beauty. It was found in the foresight of many conquerors and powerful forces of various historical periods that wanted control of Fiore di Levante, as Venetians used to call the gorgeous Zakynthos. It is a moun- tainous island characterized by piny mountains and fertile valleys. Zakynthos enjoyed great spiritual bloom and gave birth to great personalities of fine arts, literature, poetry, etc. It is the island of the kantada(serenade) and operetta. Here, all emotions are felt in the musical notes.
Zakynthos


