The History of SARAKINA
The site of Sarakina known from Middle Ages took its name from the Sarakinons pirates who used the area as a shelter. The old mansion SARAKINA which belongs to the Loutzis, dominates the region and next to it the Agios Ioannis Prodromos chapel still exists, where the Loutzides vault is located.
The Loutzis family tree has very deep roots. It dates back from 1504 when Petros Loutzis, the family's founder left Methoni and came to live on the island of Zakynthos. George was Peter's descendant. He was a clergyman and his family's first nobleman. In the island of Zakynthos, nobility titles were awarded from the Doge of Venice to the families which had offered him their services, after Venetians had settled on the island on 1485. Frangiskos Loutzis continues his family's tradition and then his son Nikolaos, who was a member of the Great Council and his name was mentioned in the Libro d' Oro.
SARAKINA witnesses old times. Although shocky earthquakes in 1953 it has preserved its dignity and stands there hoping that indifference will not complete Engeladus work.
LOCATION-DISTANCES
San Andreas apartments have the perfect location being in a quiet area of Lagana, amongst a green fertile landscape. Next door to the apartments is Sarakina restaurant offering delicious Greek food as well as Greek music and dancing.
Also next door is a lovely swimming pool, with free sunbeds and snack bar. A supermarket is close to hand for all your holiday needs, being only 700 m away. For those wanting to join in the Lagana action the resort is an easy 800 m walk.
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