Zante

Is the Flower of the East the ideal destination for this year’s vacation?
The island with its own unique shade of blue! So many sites and beaches that people visit from all around the globe are waiting for you.
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What is worth seeing on the island?

  • The neoclassical building of the Solomos-Kalvos Mausoleum.
  • The Venetian Castle at Bochali.
  • Stranis hill where Dionysios Solomos conceived the national anthem.
  • The Occupation and National Resistance in Gregorios Ksenopoulos’ house.
  • The traditional clock tower.
  • St Mark’s Catholic Church.

Which beaches should you visit?

  • Shipwreck Beach (Navagio): The most famous beach there which you might have seen in countless photos with the renowned ship in its midst. You have to get on a boat to swim in these azure-blue waters.
  • Porto Koukla: If you want to swim next to Caretta-Caretta sea turtles here is your chance to do it.
  • Keri (Candle) Cave: Don’t miss the chance to dive in the waters of these magical caves.
  • Makris Gialos: Crystal waters and a majestic landscape are waiting for you.
  • Kaminia: Beautiful beach with fantastic sandy shores.
  • Tsilivi: Quiet and family-friendly beach near the Chora.
  • Geraka: Sandy beach with great blue shallow waters. Sea turtle breeding reserve.
  • Laganas: Perhaps the most cosmopolitan and well-organized beach of the island complete with beach bars and water sports facilities.

Visit the villages in Zante and feel their authenticity. Get Kampi, Ano Gerakari and Kiliomeno on your list. And if you hear of a fair, dress up and go!

Extra tips:

*Plan a trip to the local winery for a unique experience, on an island with more than 76.000 acres of vineyards.

*Make sure you taste the pasteli, wheatmeal fytoura, spicy local gruyere and the most fragrant honey.

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Useful Telephone Numbers for Zante Island:

Zakynthos Port Authority: +30 2695028118
General Regional Hospital of Zakynthos: +30 2695360500
Zakynthos Bus: +30 26950 42656 / 22255
Tourist Police: +30 2695042550 / 27367
Zakynthos Airport: +30 26950 28322