Church of Agios Dionysios

Zakynthos

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Church of Agios Dionysios

This small church, built in 1925, contains the silver-encrusted sarcophagus of St Dionysios, the island’s patron saint. It survived the 1953 earthquake — proof, say devout islanders, of the Saint’s miraculous powers.

Do & See

The majority of visitors to Zakynthos are attracted by the vast selection of dazzling beaches that the island has to offer. However, you shouldn't forget to explore the island's museums, architectural masterpieces and ancient ruins. Covered in lush Mediterranean vegetation, the area that stretches along the southern coast from the promontory of Marathia’s Cape to the beach of Gerakas has been designated as a National Marine Park, housing many endangered species and several walking trails.