Whether you're travelling to Zante in the Greek Islands, also known
as Zakynthos, for a relaxing holiday, or seeking a holiday with a
difference in Zante, I am developing my 'Explore Zakynthos' Youtube
video channel will help you plan for the highlights of Zante island.
Holiday of a Lifetime in
Zante
You
can take brilliant day trips while on holiday in Zante at really
affordable prices. There are a number of organized boat trips, to
spectacular locations such as the the Keri caves, the Blue Caves,
Shipwreck Beach and Marathonisi Island. You will be amazed by the
natural beauty here in Zante and the crystal clear waters of the
Ionian Sea.
Coach tours, jeep safaris, and a number of other excursions
operate daily around Zakynthos island so you can make the most of
all the island has to offer. Alternatively, you can also hire a car
or bike in Zante and explore Zakynthos at your own pace!
Explore Zakynthos, Zante, Greek islands
Welcome to Explore-Zakynthos! We are developing this site, and our
Explore-Zakynthos You Tube Channel, to make sure you get the most out of
your holiday in Zante.
Over the past several years we have spent a lot of time in Zakynthos
filming all of the magical highlights of this beautiful island and now
its time to share it with all of you!
We are developing our Explore-Zakynthos
website to help you plan your holiday in Zakynthos in the Greek Islands
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to make the most of your holiday and plan your time to include the most
valuable activities and sight-seeing around the island.
If you would like to feature on Explore Zakynthos, or if you have any
island recommendations, please email us at
info@explore-zakynthos.com
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is the third largest of the Greek
islands in the Ionion Sea. Zakynthos has some of the most beautiful
beaches in the Mediterranean, as well as beautiful Greek seascapes,
charming old villages and plenty of amenities in the resorts and towns
to make sure you have a really great holiday.
The main resorts on the island all vary and you can choose a Zante
resort that most suits your holiday mood - either total peace and quiet
in Vasilikos, or a lazy holiday with optional crazy nightlife in Laganas.
Please read our Zante resort guide to choose from the Zante resorts
that best suit you - there really is something for everyone here in
Zakynthos!
Zakynthos has the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. Coupled
with glorious landscapes, Zakynthos is wrapped in wild flowers and
fauna. From sweeping pine forests, to rocky peaks and caves in Zante,
from rustic villages in the North and South of Zakynthos, to a mixture
of chic and traditional everyday life in Zante Town, the mood in Zante
is always magic.
During their occupation of the island the Venetians named the island
of Zakynthos 'Fioro di Levante', the 'Flower of the Orient'. This
beautiful island is the perfect place for a summer holiday. The size of
Zante makes it an ideal holiday location – large enough for plenty of
variety, small enough to really get around and explore! Zante is an
ideal holiday destination for all ages.
There are many sites to see in Zante, and plenty of trips and tours
to keep you busy during your time in Zante. If you want to spend some
time away from the beach it might be a good idea to organise a trip or
two once you settle in to your resort.
There are plenty of offices and
agencies selling trips from the main resorts and you can pick and choose
which excursion will be suit you.Alternatively you can hire a bike or
car and see the island at your own pace and with your own schedule.
The beaches in Zakynthos are among the best
in the Greek Islands. If you have booked a holiday in Zante, or are
considering spending your summer vacation here in Zakynthos, we promise
that you won’t be disappointed with the beaches on offer during your
stay.
To really make the most of your time in
Zante, and to find the very best beaches and hidden treasures, we
recommend hiring a car and checking out the beautiful selection of
beaches scattered around the island. There is a huge variety in
Zakynthos – you’ll find everything from long white sandy bays to jagged
rocky fiords. And regardless of how long you stay here, there will
always be a new beach to explore!
The beach clubs in Zakynthos are designed to ensure that you have a
really relaxing day at the beach with everything at your fingertips
to ensure comfort and luxury. We have outlined some of our favorite
beach clubs in Zante where you are sure to enjoy your summer days by
the sea!
Accommodation in Zante is varied to suit different needs, tastes and
budgets. There is a large selection of hotels, villas, apartments and
studios, as well as a number of camping grounds scattered around the
island of Zante.
When choosing accommodation in Zante you must first choose the resort
which best suits you - quiet or busy, traditional or modern. Then select
your accommodation. You will find everything from five star hotels in
Zakynthos to quaint stone villas and really basic self-catering
accommodation for holidays on a budget!
The resort you choose to stay in Zante will make a huge difference to
your holiday experience. There are a number of resorts in Zakynthos
located in different regions of the island.
The resorts vary from loud, nightlife havens such as Laganas, to
small seaside villages like St Nicholas in the north and south. Read our
Zante Resorts guide to make sure you select the correct Zante resort for
you!
There are resorts in Zakynthos for every taste - whether you want a
peaceful Greek island retreat, or a busy fun packed holiday experience,
you will find somewhere in Zante just right for you.
During your holiday in Zante, you should spend a morning or evening
in Zante Town, the islands charming capital. Zakynthos Town is
located on the middle of the Eastern coast of Zakynthos, just five
kilometres from the popular resort of Tsilivi and four kilometres from
Argassi.
The quaint harbour, beautiful Orthodox churches, buzzing
shopping streets, and fantastic cafe bars all make this an ideal Greek
island town – don’t miss visiting here while you stay in Zante.
If you’re about to plan a wedding, and the idea of getting married in
the sun appeals, look no further than sunny Zakynthos. With the highest
number of sunshine hours in the Mediterranean, and a range of highly
professional and legal services available on the island, it’s little
wonder that Zakynthos is becoming one of the most popular alternative
wedding destinations in Europe.
Tsilivi Travel arranges all your wedding plans for you - so you can
sit back and relax in the knowledge that everything is under control.
Tsilivi Travel have a wide variety of Zante Wedding locations, reception
venues and luxury options.
Wilburn Productions is the leading videography studio in Zante
Zakynthos for video and DVD. Wilburn Productions captures all the
magical moments of Zante Weddings!
The food in Zante is really delicious with lots of local produce,
Greek recipes and fantastic restaurants and taverns. Make sure you taste
some of the Zante specialities during your holiday in Greece - moussaka,
feta cheese, Greek salad, and fresh fish should definitely be on your
holiday menu.
One of the hottest new trends in fitness retreat holidays - spa
vacations that travel! Energyia holistic fitness and yoga holiday retreats
TRAVEL WITH YOU - during the summer.
Michele Wilburn - Presenter of Energyia Holistic Fitness & Yoga Flow
Holiday Retreats in the Greek Islands Michele Wilburn will be hosting
Energyia Holistic Fitnessa and Yoga Flow holidays in the Greek islands on
Zakynthos from May until the end of October. Daily Energyia Workouts, self
spa and thalassatherapy are included in the holistic fitness activity
holiday schedule.
Energyia Holistic fitness holiday retreats take place around the
Greek Island of Zakynthos throughout the summer, mainly in the region of
Tsilivi and Vasilikos. Energyia fitness holiday activities are performed
around each resort region, mainly in outdoor locations close to your
accommodation in Zakynthos.
Energyia holistic fitness activity retreat holidays in Greece on the
Greek Island of Zakynthos include Energyia yoga flow holiday workouts,
Energyia Kinetics™ exercise sessions and holistic holiday fitness
activities, self spa and thalassatherapy pampering. Schedules are
designed to give you space to pause and reflect, a holiday in the sun,
with the best beaches in Greece, to inspire and recharge body & soul!
There are many ways to get to Zante and to get around in Zante. You
can arrive on the island by airplane or ferry depending on your travel
schedule. During the summer months many different airlines fly into
Zakynthos on a daily basis.
Travelling around within Zante you can opt for private or public
transport. There are car and bike rental agencies located in all of the
main resorts in Zakynthos as well as in Zante Town. Bring your driving
license with you so you can hire a car in Zante during your holiday.
There are also buses to and from most of the main resorts, the schedules
are not always very frequent so private transport is the most reliable
option.
Trips in Zante are another popular way to get around and see some of
the island. Bus tours, boat trips, organised excursions and jeep safaris
are all available from travel agenices in the main resorts. This way you
can travel around Zante, take in all the main sites, without having to
worry about driving and getting to your destination.
Zakynthos retains a really strong sense of tradition which you will
notice all over the island during your holiday in Zante. The local
people have maintained a close link to local music, dancing, and
handicrafts.
There are many really beautiful Greek villages to visit during your
holiday in Zante - here are a few of our favorites around the island of
Zakynthos:
One really fun way to experience some local Greek tradition is to
attend a Greek night during your holiday in Zakynthos. The Greek night
at Vezal, on Laganas beach, is one of the best on the island and you are
sure to be up and dancing to the live music and charming local dancers.
With a marvellous sense of hospitality the people in Zakynthos are warm
and friendly, artistic and talented, with a great sense of humour. The
Zakynthian people go out of their way to ensure your holiday in Zante
will be a special time.
There is plenty of entertainment in Zakynthos during the summer
months. The evenings in Zante are filled with things to do - everything
from live music, to Greek nights, and bars and clubs. There are
mini-golf courses, fun lands and much more to keep everyone entertained
throughout the summer nights on holiday in Zakynthos.
We are filming a variety of Zante web videos this summer in Zakynthos
which will bring you a wide selection of our favorite accommodations,
sight-seeing, trips in Zante and our selected options of the best
activities and things to do while on holiday in Zante. If you have any
suggestions please email us.
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