Bohali was historically the aristocratic neighborhood of Zakynthos where noble families lived away from the humidity of the harbor.
The village was one of the few areas on the island that retained significant portions of its pre-earthquake architectural character.
The viewpoint overlooks the exact location where the poet Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek national anthem, reportedly sought inspiration.
The nearby Venetian Castle, which dominates the hill above Bohali, was the capital of the island until the 16th century.
The area is famous for 'frygania', a local Zakynthian dessert consisting of layers of rusk, custard, and whipped cream.
Bohali is a historic hillside settlement situated on a hill directly overlooking Zakynthos Town and the Ionian Sea. The viewpoint offers an unobstructed panorama of the island's eastern coastline, the port, and the surrounding maritime landscape. It serves as the historic center of the island's nobility during the Venetian occupation. The area features traditional architecture that survived the devastating 1953 earthquake which leveled much of the rest of the island. Narrow, winding streets connect several small cafes and tavernas clustered around the central viewing square. The nearby ruins of the Venetian Castle are accessible from this location, providing additional vantage points of the island's interior. As of June 2026, the area remains a primary cultural site for observing the layout of the city from an elevated position.
The stone terrace wall at the edge of the village square overlooking the entire harbor.
Visit just before sunset to watch the transition from daylight to the illuminated city lights below.
Combine your visit to the viewpoint with a walk up to the adjacent Venetian Castle ruins.
Sit at a local cafe to try traditional local sweets while viewing the harbor.
Do not rely on the viewpoint alone; failing to walk the narrow alleys of the historic village misses the true character of the site.
