Tradition in Zakynthos is very
important to the local people of Zante. Efforts to maintain
Zakynthian Greek island culture are clear.
The Zakynthian people
go out of their way to honor the traditions of the past, while commemorating
and celebrating special events throughout the year.
Zante in the Greek islands, has a wonderful selection of
traditional markets where you can purchase homemade linen, and ware.
Travel agents and tour representatives arrange tours in Zakynthos
which include great stops at traditional markets, which are to be
found mainly in the market town of Volimes in the Far North West and
also at Anafonitria.
Many tours in Zante will take you off the beaten track in Zante, away
from mass tourism in Zakynthos. You can visit travel agency offices in
the main Zante resorts where trips in Zakynthos depart daily from
central locations on Zante island. You can also arrange trips around the
island of Zante by boat and mini bus. Trips also depart daily, organized
by travel agents in Zakynthos for trips to Kefalonia, Athens and
Olympia.
It is a great challenge for the people of Zante to balance the
requirements and implications of mass tourism with traditional values
and culture. From our time spent on the island we have seen the
traditional heart and soul of the people of Zakynthos remains strong.
Efforts to maintain Greek island culture are clear. The Zakynthian people
go out of their way to honour the traditions of the past, commemorating
and celebrating special events throughout the year.
A major aim of the Tourist Projection Committee in Zakynthos is to
encourage activities 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.
We have put together a few suggestions for you to get immersed in real
Zakynthian culture and tradition during your holiday in the Greek
Islands:
• Eat at Areklia Taverna on Krioneri Road in Zante Town and enjoy being
serenaded by local kandathes singers
• Visit the ceramics workshop in Agios Sostis to admire the work of one
local artist
• Wander through the markets at Volimes Town in the north west of the
island where tapestries, ceramics and linen are sold by locals
• Attend a Greek Night at Vezalis Restaurant on Laganas beach and join in
with the local Greek dancing
• Come into town for the St. Dionisios celebration on August 25th to see
the local people honouring their patron saint of the island.
Many tours in Zakynthos, available from travel agents in the main
Zante resorts, include a visit to the Monastery at Anafonitria village
The Monastery of Anafonitria is a very special and spiritual site. It
was here in Zante that Agios Dionysios, the patron Saint of the island
of Zakynthos, spent the last years of his life.
If you dont want to rent a car the best way to travel in Zante is with a
tour, which are specially designed to show you the best places to visit
in Zakynthos. If you are looking for things to do in Zante, Zakynthos,
and places to visit in Zante, you can take day trips on extraordinary
sight-seeing tours in Zakynthos, which are guided by tour guides.
While you are on
holiday in Zante Zakynthos, Greek islands, you might like to visit a
folklore museum. Travel agents will guide you to very popular museums
that provide a unique insight into Zakynthos history, enabling you to
travel back in time while you are on holiday in Zante and imagine how
life on the island of Zakynthos used to be.
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.
