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 | |
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Zarakes | |
Coordinates: 38°18′04″N 24°11′31″E / 38.30111°N 24.19194°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 with the Eretrian fort Zaretra (Ancient Greek: Ζάρητρα), mentioned by Plutarch.[4]
Attractions in Zarakes include: