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AGIOS LEON
MACHERADO
Just 10km west of Zakynthos Town we
find Macherado, the second largest
village in Zakynthos after Katastari. The
church of Agia Mavra, in the style of a
simple basilica, is impressive, standing
out from afar among the cypresses with
the Venetian bell tower, whose bells are
said to be the most melodious in Greece.
The church was destroyed by a large for- from around 1893, as well as traditional
est fire at the beginning of the year 2006. houses from the 16th century. Betwwen
The work for its restoration has already Koiliomeno and Lagopodo there is the
begun. area called “The Garden of the Orchids”
by botanists, because of the 42 species of
To the southwest, as we ascend the orchids that grow on the island. The veg-
mountain we meet the village of Agios etation of the island is rich and unique;
Nikolaos or Koiliomeno, at an elevation along our journey the pines, cypresses,
of 480 meters, where the impressive bell the lentisks, the holly oaks, and many
tower of Agios Nikolaos is located, dating plants and shrubs enchant and impress
us.
