Mariés is a quiet picturesque village with hospitable residents who maintain the customs of the area up to this day. In the village, you will find some traditional shops with local products such as olive oil, wine, olives, as well as handmade linens, taverns, fast food, and mini markets. The village is located on the western outskirts of Mount Vrachion, at an altitude of 390 meters, and is approximately 7 km from Volimes and 25 km from the city of Zakynthos. According to the local church tradition, it was the first place visited by Mary Magdalene in the year 34 AD. In the village square stands the homonymous church since 1520. In the temple, there are very old Byzantine icons and it is said that one of them was handcrafted by LUKE himself. To the west, about 5 km from the village, is the small beach of Porto Vromi, with white pebbles and crystal clear waters. From there, tourist boats depart for the "Blue Caves" and the "Shipwreck." Also, at a distance of 3 km, there is the village of Kampi with its magnificent imposing view and beautiful sunset. A little further away, 2 km, is the legendary beach of the village Agios Leon, visited by many celebrities.