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Zarakes (Greek: Ζάρακες, before 1953: Ζάρκα - Zarka) is a village and a community in the Dystos municipal unit of Euboea, Greece. Its population was 632 according to the latest census (2021). The village has historically been Arvanitika speaking.
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 with the Eretrian fort of Zaretra (Ancient Greek: Ζάρητρα) mentioned by Plutarch.
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
References
External links
Zarakes historical & folklore website
Web Camara of Zarakes
Photo albums from Zarakes & south Evia
Weather station of Zarakes