The town of Keri Zakynthos is a charming little place set up high on the cliffs overlooking the Ionian Sea. There are a few restaurants and accommodation options here, some beaches nearby, and plenty of fun things to do in Keri Zakynthos.
There are actually two towns of Keri in Zakynthos, one of them is a beach town on the southeast coast of the island known as Keri Beach, while the other one, the one I’ll mostly be focusing on in this guide to Keri, is on the Cliffs of Keri overlooking the southwest part of the island.
I spent 10 days traveling around Zakynthos and Keri was one of my favorite spots. I didn’t expect to spend more than a few hours in town, but I found a nice hotel and some really nice places to eat, which I’ll describe later in this Keri Zakynthos travel guide.
A Travel Guide to Keri Zakynthos in Greece
If you’re searching for things to do in Zakynthos Island in Greece, you’ll likely find that the village of Keri Zakynthos and the Keri Cliffs are on pretty much every travel itinerary, and for good reason.
In this travel guide to Keri Zakynthos, I’m going to break down all of the things to do, places to eat, where to stay and more to make sure that you make the most of your trip. Whether you’re stopping by as part of a road trip or tour around the island, or if you’re planning to stay in Keri Zakynthos for a few nights, we’ve got you covered.
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About Keri Zakynthos
The town of Keri Zakynthos (Greek: Κερί) is a Greek community on the southern edge of Zakynthos island in Greece (one of the best places to visit in Greece). The town is situated on steep cliffs that look out over the Ionian Sea. As of a census done in 2011, the population of this tiny town was just 469, with 788 souls counted for the entire community, which also includes the nearby towns of Limni Kerious, Marathias, and Apelati.
The village of Keri Zakynthos was struck massively by the 1953 Ionian earthquake which measured a 6.8 and caused widespread damage throughout the area, including mainly the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos. Between 400-800 people were killed by the earthquake and many older buildings were damaged or destroyed during the tremors.
Today obviously the town and the island as a whole has completely recovered from the disaster and is now a popular tourist destination. While not a lot of people actually choose to stay in Keri and instead opt for…
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