Discover Ampelokipoi on Zakynthos

Ampelokipoi is a characteristic rural village in the hinterland of Zakynthos. Olive and wine growing shape its character. When choosing a holiday apartment, this setting gives you a concrete point of reference: you can consider whether a rural location suits the kind of Zakynthos you want to experience.

Village Character and the History of Its Name

Ampelokipoi was formerly also called Roido, as the people of Zakynthos still call it. Roido is therefore an alternative name still used for the village, not a second stop on your trip. This history of the name adds to the picture of a place whose character is shaped above all by its rural surroundings and olive and wine growing.

A Monument in the Courtyard of Agios Nikolaos Church

A marble monument was erected in the courtyard of Agios Nikolaos Church in 1984. It commemorates villagers who fell in the war. Its material, location and dedication give the monument a specific connection to the place: the people remembered are from the village. This means you can get to know Ampelokipoi not only through its agricultural character, but also through a named piece of local history.

Zakynthos: Nature and Cultural Heritage

Different natural attractions can be found across Zakynthos. The Blue Caves are in the Aspros Vrachos area at Cape Skinari. Lake Keri is a wetland protected under the Ramsar Convention, a Natura site and a nature reserve within the Zakynthos National Marine Park. The Keri Lighthouse is known for panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and the Myzithres rocks at sunset. When planning your holiday, you can therefore distinguish between a rural village setting, a protected wetland and a viewpoint.

The island's art and cultural history also offers its own points of interest. The Zakynthos Museum displays works of the Cretan School, Cretan-Ionian icons and works of Ionian Naturalism from the 15th to the 19th century. On the ground floor of the Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians is a mausoleum that has housed the remains of national poets Andreas Kalvos and Dionysios Solomos since 1968. The Monastery of Agios Georgios sta Gremna in Volimes was founded in 1535. These places represent different chapters in the history and art of Zakynthos.

Local Products and Ferry Connections

In Volimes, Zakynthian Ladotyri cheese is made in cheese dairies and home workshops and offered as a local product. The port of Agios Nikolaos in Volimes is a seaport and connects Zakynthos with Kefalonia by ferry. If a crossing is part of your plans, check the current timetable. Together with Ampelokipoi's rural character, these regional highlights can help you decide what to focus on during your trip before choosing a holiday apartment.

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For the main travel overview: Zakynthos.