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0here are some interesting facts about Zakynthos:
1. Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is the third-largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
2. It’s known for its stunning beaches, especially Shipwreck Beach or Navagio Beach, which is famous for the wreck of a ship called the Panagiotis, a smuggler ship that ran aground in the 1980s. This beach can only be accessed by boat.
3. The island is named after Zakynthos, the son of a legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
4. Zakynthos is home to the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle, known locally as “Caretta Caretta.” They come to the island to nest, particularly on Laganas beach.
5. The Blue Caves of Zakynthos are one of its natural attractions. They’re a series of geological formations that were created by the erosion of the sea. The caves are named for the blue reflections of the water in the caves.
6. Zakynthos was struck by a powerful earthquake in 1953 which destroyed most of its historical architecture. But one building that withstood the quake is the Church of St. Dionysius, the island’s patron saint.
7. The island is known for its music culture, particularly “kantades,” which are influenced by Italian music due to the island’s history with the Venetian empire.
8. Zakynthos is also a popular destination for BASE jumping, a sport where participants jump from fixed objects like cliffs and use parachutes to break their fall.
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