Askos Stone Park
Experience the uniqueness of nature…Askos Stone Park is the place where 170.000 self – sown plants grow, exactly as placed by Mother Nature. Hundreds of animals also occupy the same area, living free in their natural habitats.
The tour begins with you and your friends being picked up in front of your hotel or at the cruise ship port. Enjoy the scenic route, with views of Zakynthos, while on the way to Askos Stone Park, where 170.000 self -sown plants (bushes and trees) grow, exactly as placed by Mother Mature.
Hundreds of animals also occupy the same area, living free in their natural habitats.
There are wild hawks of many species, many representative mammals of the island, many species of birds, amphibians, insects and other native animals.
The park’s area contains several stone structures, like old stables, basins cut into the rock for water collection that date back many centuries and a lot of constructions using stone and wood, in harmony with the natural environment.
There are guides to the Park, but also a special guide-book which is available in 25 different languages.
If one of our visitors wishes to watch or even take part in one of the Park’s activities, e.g. to help with the ingathering of olives or the milking of a goat, our staff will help and explain the procedures (if possible or applicable).
The Askos Stone Park is located at the north side of Zakynthos, one kilometer from the port of St. Nicholas at Volimes.