Porto Roma (Greek: Πόρτο Ρώμα), is a village and is also famous for its hotels including one named Porto Roma, resorts and beaches . The settlement or the beach area is named after the Zantean/Zakynthian figure named Alexandros Romas (Αλέξανδρος Ρώμας). It is situated in the southeastern tip of the island of Zante and is part of this municipality as well as the community of Vassilikos. It is situated in a forested area and most of the areas are covered with olive groves and forests. The mountains lie to the northwest. Cape Gerakas is situated about 2 km south of Porto Roma. It is located about 16 km SE of Geraki and 16 km south of Zante. The resorts, hotels, taverns and restaurants lie within the main road for about 1.5 km linking from the junction with Vasiliko and Zante and the beach.

The beach stretches around Porto Roma. There are mainly no permanent inhabitants in Porto Roma today. Prior to the opening of the resorts, much of the population were farmers.

Nearest places

• Vasiliko, southwest

Geography

• Location:
  • Longitude: 20.8 (22°48') E
  • Latitude: 37.7 (37°42') N
• Postal code: 291 00
• Elevation: Ionian Sea
• Dialing code: +11+30-27910 (030-26950)-3 and 4

Other

The road wasn't paved until the mid to late 20th century.

External links

• Mapquest - Porto Roma, street map data not yet available
• zanteguru.com
• Porto Roma
• http://www.gr-indexer.gr/greece/PORTO-ROMA-Hotel-_Zakynthos.html Porto Roma Hotel]
• http://www.zakynthos-net.gr/pag_gr/pag_gr/travg_gr/beac_gr/por_rom.htm
• http://www.e-city.gr/zakynthos/home/view/1302.php

See also

• Communities of Zante