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Not very far away from the village of Orthonies is the historic Monastery of the Virgin Spileotissas.
Founded in the middle of the 16th century from the Monk Ioannikio Katsiva whom at a very late age nominated legally, the Hierarch and Abbot of Anafonitria, Dionysus Sigouros, later the Saint and protector of Zakynthos, as his catholic warden and supervisor.
The monastery was possessed of great property, which allowed it to be organized as a building group (1674).
Significant is the ancient icon of the Virgin Spileotissas which - for traditional reasons - was hidden in those years of Iconoclasm.
Blue caves is one of the best known sight of Zante. They are located on the north coast of the island and quite far from the most resorts, such as Laganas, Kalamaki or the town of Zakynthos; but it is totally worth it to pay a visit.
The wild white-colored rocky landscape together with the calm crystal clear blue water of the sea, create a beautiful contrast that leaves you speechless. The shape of the rocks together with the caves and the natural “tunnels” makes that place literally unique.