Venetian Bridge

Just a few steps off the shore of Argassi Beach, rising quietly from the sea, stands the Kamara of Argassi — a silent witness to centuries of island life. Long before beach umbrellas and summer strolls, this elegant three-arched bridge was part of an old coastal road connecting Sgournes with the area of Davia, winding along the shoreline beneath the dramatic slopes of “Broken Mountain.” Built in the early 19th century, most likely in 1805, the bridge once carried horses, carts, and travelers moving between Zakynthos Town and Vassilikos. In those days, a small torrent known as the Kamara River flowed down from Mount Skopos and met the sea right here. The bridge was carefully designed to withstand the force of the water, its stone foundations crafted from locally quarried rock — a testament to the skill and foresight of its builders. As time passed, the sea slowly claimed the surrounding land, reshaping the coastline and leaving the bridge partially submerged. Yet the Kamara of Argassi endured. Today, it stands as one of Zakynthos’ most evocative landmarks — a place where history meets the waves. Look closely beneath its arches, and you can still imagine the sound of hooves on stone, the creak of wooden carts, and a coastal road that once linked communities and stories across the island.