If you are looking for peace and tranquillity,
to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can find it here
in the quieter regions of Zante - Zakynthos in the Greek islands.
Alternatively, if you want fun in the sun, with
bars and clubs, you wont be disappointed. The size of Zante makes it an
ideal holiday location – big enough for variation, small enough to
really get around and explore Zante at leisure!
Zakynthos, also
known as Zante in
the Greek Islands,
is the third largest
of the Ionian
Islands, covering an
area of 410 km2. The
coastline of
Zakynthos is roughly
124 km in length.
The rich vegetation of Zakynthos is due to the mild Mediterranean Zante
climate, with intermittent rainfall in winter and brilliant sunshine in
the summer. It is widely documented that Zakynthos has the highest
number of sunshine hours in the Mediterranean - which makes it a perfect
location for beach weddings and weddings abroad from the UK.
Zante - Zakynthos travel
agents
Zakynthos agencies
provide guided tours in Zante Island to include
special moments away from
the crowds and also with the
possibility for you to enjoy
the natural Zakynthian
countryside and village
life. Along the way you
enjoy beautiful scenery in
Zante and the hidden
treasures of Zakynthos-Zante
island .
Zakynthos provides an ideal holiday location in the Greek Islands for
all ages. Away from the hectic pace and responsibilities of everyday
life at home, you'll find that the natural beauty of Zakynthos will
provide great energy for reviving body and soul. The Greek island of Zakynthos, otherwise known as Zante, is an
artists paradise.
The town of Zante, in particular, has a very Venetian
feel about the architecture, largely due to the long time spent under
Venetian rule.
The Ionian islands are often called the "Green Islands" because of
their lush vegetation. Zakynthos is filled with pine forests, olive
groves, and grape vines. This is in stark contrast to the Greek islands
of the Aegean Sea which tend to have sharp and rocky landscapes.
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!
Holiday of a Lifetime
in Zante
You can take brilliant day
trips
around Zakynthos 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!
Five regions of Zakynthos
Each of the regions of Zante listed to he left of this page has their own unique character, but they all share the natural
beauty and cultural identity of the island of Zante. It is helpful to understand the different
regions of Zakynthos before
you arrive on holiday, so you have your bearings for where you are
located on the island and what you can do and see.
Tourist Protection
Committee
A major aim of the Tourist Projection Committee in Zakynthos is to
encourage
activities
in Zante that will ensure that visitors on holiday in Zante
leave the island all the richer for having participated in a variety of
traditional activities. They encourage a sharing of artistic expression
through cultural activities such as music and song, tasting traditional
Zakynthian foods, exploring agricultural activities and enjoying local
festivals.
Zante Caretta Caretta
Turtles
While you are on holiday in Zante you will have the opportunity to
learn more about the Caretta Caretta Turtles and you can even partake in
a Turtle Spotting trip to see them swimming in their natural habitat.
The Bay of Laganas, located on the
South West coast of Zakynthos, is
considered to be the largest nesting ground in the Mediterranean for the
Caretta Caretta loggerhead sea turtle.
The Mediterranean Sea provides a nursery for young
Caretta Caretta
loggerhead sea turtles. It is well documented that the female turtles
swim away from the beach where they are hatched, into what is known as
the 'lost years'. Little is known of where they reside during that time.
When they are finally ready, after a period of about thirty years, to
breed, they return to the very same breeding ground where they were
conceived, and actually return three times during the summer season to
lay their eggs on the very same beach where they were hatched.
Zante Town Zakynthos
Greece
The capital of Zakynthos, which has the same name as the island, is the
town of Zakynthos. Apart from the official name, it is also known as
Chora, meaning Town in Greek.
The town is located on the eastern coast of the island, looking out to
Kilini and the Peloponnese. Daily ferry boats maintain the link between
the Zante Town harbour and the mainland.
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 many of the magical highlights of beautiful Zante Island and we look
forward to sharing our experiences with you in our Zante site!
We are developing our Explore-Zakynthos
website to help you plan your holiday in
Zante, 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 Zante beaches in the
Mediterranean, as well as beautiful Greek seascapes,
charming old villages
and plenty of amenities in
Zante resorts and towns to make sure you have a
really great holiday.
The
main
Zante 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'. Zakynthos, Zante
is a beautiful island and 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 organize a trip or two once you
settle into your
Zante 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
of Zante, Zakynthos at your own
pace and with your own travel 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 in Zante, and the many hidden treasures, we recommend hiring
a car and checking out the beautiful selection of
Zante beaches scattered around
Zakynthos 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
Zante 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 Zante 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
Zante island.
Zante 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.
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
locations for beach weddings in the Greek islands and in Europe.
Wilburn Productions provides leading
wedding video and photography packages in Zante Zakynthos for photo storybooks and DVD. Wilburn Productions captures
all the magical moments of Zante Weddings! See our Zante Wedding destination
blog at www.wilburn
Productions.com
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 specialties during your holiday in Greece - moussaka, feta
cheese, Greek salad, and fresh fish should definitely be on your holiday
menu.
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 travel 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.
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 marvelous sense of hospitality
the people in Zakynthos are warm
and friendly, artistic and talented, with a great sense of humor. The
Zakynthian people go out of their way to ensure your holiday in Zante will
be a special time. Some travel agents in Zakynthos, Zante Island, include,
tours with visits to the oldest villages in Zakynthos. As well as enjoying a
stroll around the village, you might enjoy a wonderful taverna and
enjoy delightful traditional Kandathes while you are there.
The
best
way to travel in Zante is with a Travel tour, specially designed to help you
visit the best places in Zakynthos. If you are looking
for things to do in Zante, Zakynthos, and places to visit in Zante, tour guides will take you on
extraordinary sight-seeing tours in Zakynthos, off the beaten track in Zante,
away from mass tourism in Zakynthos.
You can visit
travel agency offices in Zante in all the main resorts
where they arrange trips in Zakynthos is central on Zante island. You can
also arrange trips around the island of Zante by boat and mini bus.
In all
the
main
Zante resorts travel agents arrange trips from Zakynthos to
Kefalonia, Athens and Olympia. Many on holiday in Zakynthos, Zante
also visit agencies for advise on things to do in Zakynthos which will help
tourists in Zante have an eco-friendly holiday with a personal and
traditional touch.
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.
