Zarakes
Community in Greece
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Zarakes (Greek: Ζάρακες, before 1953: Ζάρκα - Zarka[2]) is a village and a community in the Dystos municipal unit of Euboea, Greece. Its population was 632 according to the latest census (2021).[1] The village has historically been Arvanitika speaking.[3]
Zarakes
Ζάρακες | |
|---|---|
 Zarakes | |
| Coordinates: 38°18′04″N 24°11′31″E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Euboea |
| Municipality | Kymi-Aliveri |
| Municipal unit | Dystos |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 632 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
The community of the same name (Δημοτική Κοινότητα Ζαράκων) comprises Zarakes proper and Paralia Zarakon (Zarakes Beach).
An ancient fortress near Zarakes has been identified[4] with the Eretrian fort of Zaretra (Ancient Greek: Ζάρητρα) mentioned by Plutarch.[5]
Attractions in Zarakes include:
- Old village of Zarakes, also known as Μαχαλάς (Mahalas)
- Old mills
- archaeological site of Zarakes near Zoodochos Pigi church
- Old church of Saint Charalampus in old village
Notable people
- Nikos Tranos, sculptor
- Thanasis Bourandas, politician
