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AGIOS SOSTIS

PORTO KOUKLA

Agios Sostis is situated between
Laganas and keri and the sandy beach
is named after the small island taht you
can see from the coast. Up until a few
centuries ago it was connected to the
Zakynthos, but was separated from it in
the 1633 earthquake.
The village itself is named after the waiter service is excellent and very
church of Saint Sostis that stood here in welcoming. Once you find your favourite
the 16th century. The church is now gone, Taverna in Agios Sostis you will return
but many small churches still remain and night after night.
can be accessed at certain times. The You can relax on the beach during the
village of Agios Sostis is flat but has the day, with a narrow strip of wonderful
attractive backdrop of mountains in the sandy shelving into the clear blue waters.
distance. The area is surrounded by pine If you fancy a boat trip you can spend a
trees and lush scenery. few euros and hire a boat to the unin-
habited island of Marathonisi. You can
Agios Sostis has a handful of lovely choose to be dropped off for the day by
Tavernas some situated on the sandy your boat captain or join more organised
beachfront and offering a great selection excursions who will leave you to relax on
of Greek dishes and freshly caught fish. the island all day then pick you up in the
The prices are quite reasonable and the evening.

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