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Zakynthos


Don't expect to get much of a say in what you eat at this delightful, very welcoming taverna-cafe on Keri’s village square. The chatty woman who runs it will likely take one look at you and decide what you're going to like. Fortunately, she's normally right! Whatever you have, it'll be good, home-cooked local food.

There’s often live music on summer evenings.


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2. National Marine Park of Zakynthos

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5. Byzantine Museum

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