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NAVAGIO - Shipwreck
This
beautiful bay is situated to the west of the island and is only
accessible by sea. You can however stand at the top of the
cliffs where a viewing balcony has been assembled. The
best way to see the bay is to take one of the many tourist boats
that go there in the summer, you can then swim in the
translucent blue water. The large boats go from Zante Town but
smaller ones go from resorts in the North. However, the
sea on the West Coast can sometimes be very rough and the
smaller boats will be grounded by the coast guard and possibly
the larger boats may not be able to dock. |
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PORTO VROMI
Porto Vromi nestles
on the west coast it consists of two separate bays one can be
reached from Maries and the other from Anafonitria. Both
have small boats anchored in the shelter of the Bay.
Legend say's that the two Mary's on there way to Rome to protest
about Christ's death were stranded here. The locals were
so impressed with their teachings of Christ that the town was
named after them. There is a small beach at both Bays and
you can swim in the beautiful clear waters. |
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KAMBI
Still
travelling south and off the main road, signs will direct you to the
sunset
restaurants all boasting the best views on the island to watch the sun
setting. You have reached Kambi. Follow the road right up to the large
Cross and you will find a Taverna with wonderful views and the food isn't
bad either.
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LIMNIONAS & PORTO ROXA
Also
on the west coast further south than Vromi lies the bay of Limnionas and
the coast of Porto Roxa. These can be reached from Exo Hora. The bay at Limnionas is very popular for swimming in the very clear
water. There is also a Greek Taverna that has beautiful views over
the bay and the Ionian Sea.
Porto Roxa is just a short distance along
the coast, again there are two Tavernas and you can swim in the small bay
where a few boats may be anchored or in the sea itself. |
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KERI
Continuing
our journey down the west coast we will find the town of Keri.
If you drive through the Town you come to Keri Lighthouse (it
does look more like a house). As you climb the hill up to
the lighthouse there is a Taverna on the the left it hosts the
largest Greek Flag in the world, if the wind is not blowing too
much it will be flying otherwise a smaller one flies from the
gigantic flag pole. Stop for a drink or lunch and you will be
impressed by beautiful views. Leaving Keri and continuing on the
main road you will find Keri Lake. These two villages form the
southern westerly leg of the island with Keri looking over the Ionian Sea
and Keri Lake over the westerly end of Lagana Bay. |