The hiking trail from Argassi to Kanalos passes picturesque houses on its way to an old aqueduct. It was built in the 19th century during the British occupation to supply the town of Zakynthos with water. This route brings together houses along the way and a structure with a clearly stated water-supply function. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Argassi, you can consider whether local history and a hiking trail suit your travel interests.

Waterworks and Road Remains in Argassi

The Argassi Arch, also called Kamara of Argassi, was part of an old coastal road between Sgournes and the Davia area, along the coast below Kommeno Vouno. The three-arched bridge was built in the early 19th century, probably around 1805. By contrast, only fragments of the arches and masonry remain of the Vourderis-Arches in Argassi. The structures offer different historical clues: the Argassi Arch is notable for its three-arched form and former role as a road, while the Vourderis-Arches are notable for their surviving fragments.

Historical Connections in the Surrounding Area

The Domeneghini Tower is associated with the wealth of the old Zakynthian aristocracy. A traditional account also links it to the activities of Zakynthians in support of the Greek Revolution of 1821. Sgournes lies near Argassi. The Church of Agios Spyridon is one of the oldest and most distinctive churches in the Argassi area; its history dates back at least to the mid-16th century. Agios Spyridon, «Kyria ton Angelon – Akathistos» and Panagia Vlacheraina represent monastic traditions that once flourished in the area.

Zakynthos: Art, Nature and More

On Zakynthos, the Museum of Zakynthos displays works from the Cretan School, Cretan-Ionian icons and works of Ionian Naturalism from the 15th to the 19th century. On the ground floor of the Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians, the mausoleum has housed the remains of national poets Andreas Kalvos and Dionysios Solomos since 1968. In Volimes, the Monastery of Agios Georgios sta Gremna was founded in 1535. Thus, the historical range on Zakynthos extends from art collections and the resting place of the two poets to the founding history of a monastery.

The landscape and nature conservation are also among the topics to explore on Zakynthos. The Blue Caves lie in the Aspros Vrachos area at Cape Skinari. Lake Keri is a wetland protected under the Ramsar Convention, a Natura site and a nature reserve within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. The Keri Lighthouse is known for panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and the Myzithres rocks at sunset. These examples bring together different interests, from protected areas to sea views.

The port of Agios Nikolaos in Volimes is a maritime gateway and connects Zakynthos to Kefalonia by ferry. If you’re considering this connection when planning your trip, check the current timetable. In Volimes, Zakynthian Ladotyri cheese is also made in dairies and home workshops and offered as a local product. As individual producers may change, it’s advisable to check current offerings when making specific plans.

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