Zarakes (, before 1953: Ζάρκα - ZarkaName changes of settlements in Greece) 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 identifiedZARKA (“Zaretra”) Euboia, Greece, entry in The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites. with the Eretrian fort of Zaretra () 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