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!
Zantes Top SightsThe third largest Ionian island, Zante is one of the
most popular places to go in Greece for a holiday! Zakynthos offers a
wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at
the things you can do and see while being on this beautiful island to
make the most of your time here.
The island of Zante is known throughout Greece for having some
amazing beaches with deserted coves and long sweeps of white sand - not
to mention the unbelievably blue sea. The Blue Caves in the north are
worth a visit for the fabulous rock formations and the vivid blue colour
of the ocean.
Zante is also one of the rare nesting places for the Logger-headed
Caretta Caretta Turtles and on various sections of beach you will find
these lovely creatures laying their eggs.
You can also try out some of the mountains or nature trails of Zante
- a cheap way to see some of the best scenery that holidays in Greece
have to offer! In terms of tradition and charm, Zante offers quiet
mountain and fishing villages, traditional meals in tavernas with live
music and fabulous evenings enjoying great Greek dancing.
On the other hand, if you want something more modern, then Zante has
some of the best nightlife in all of Greece! Resorts like Laganas offer
shops, lots to do and an abundance of bars and clubs!
Our favourite things to do & places to visit in Zakynthos
One of the top destinations for trips in Zakynthos definitely
includes Shipwreck beach at Navagio bay, which is on the West Coast of
Zante. At the stunning beach of Shipwreck Bay, also known as Navagio
Bay, within a massive basin of limestone cliffs, and with a ship wrecked
in the very centre of the large bay, you will happily spend time
swimming in the incredible turquoise sea, and just relaxing on the beach
taking in the great outlook.
We really enjoy the Potamitis Brother Trip from the lighthouse in
Skinari which takes you to Shipwreck Bay and the Blue Caves. From
Skinari you get to visit the two top sites in Zakynthos at the best
price. Plus, the smaller glass bottom boats actually take you inside the
Blue Caves, where you get to swim in the sapphire translucent waters of
the Blue Caves. The famous arches of the Blue Caves have been caused by
erosion over the centuries, creating magnificent peaks jutting out of
the sea.
While you are in the far North region of Zakynthos, of which the
Skinari lighthouse is the Northernmost tip of Zante Island, visit the
Windmills at Skinari - from here you have the most amazing swim into the
blue caves, diving in from the base of the Skinari steps.
The Xigia Sulphur and Collagen Spa, is another of our favourite
sights in Zante, and well worth visiting while on holiday in Zakynthos.
Fresh spring water containing large deposits of sulphur and collagen
pour down from the mountains into the Xigia caves at the Xigia Spa
beach, tipping into the ocean through the mouth of a cave about 50
meters off shore from the cliffs surrounding Xigia beach. These waters
have been scientifically tested and are renowned for being therapeutic
in value - great for arthritis, rheumatism, and skin complaints, and
very good for the wrinkles!
During your holiday in Zakynthos, try to fit in a stroll around the
mountain town of Volimes, the second largest town in Zakynthos, which
has the largest display of roadside stalls and market shops in
Zakynthos. The locals here are selling traditional needlework, fantastic
Greek bed linen, tablecloths, rugs, ceramics, pottery, herbs and honey -
among many other treasures. You'll happily pass an hour or two wandering
through the town, finding the best bargains of Zante handcrafts to pack
in your bags to take back home.
The mini roadside markets at Anafonitria also provide a delightful
selection of handcrafts, pottery, ceramics, handmade linen, and produce
for the kitchen including wine, olive oil, honey and herbs. Many
organized tours and trips can be booked that stop off at the market
stalls in Anafonitria, usually on the way to the Shipwreck lookout
platform, where you get an extraordinary view of Shipwreck bay from the
top of the cliffs above.
Often a favourite amongst tourists is a boat trip in the Bay of
Laganas which can include turtle spotting, swimming at the beautiful
Marathonisi Island, and admiring the spectacular Keri Caves. Marathonisi
Island is also known as Turtle Island because it strongly resembles a
Caretta Caretta turtle! The beaches on this secluded island are really
spectacular and well worth a trip.
There are numerous charming little villages in Zakynthos, mainly in
the centre of Zakynthos island, where the pace of life remains unchanged
even throughout the busy tourist season in Zante. Particularly worth
visiting are the charming villages of Gyri and Louha. Stop by at the
Coffee House, directly opposite the church in Louha for the best
traditional dining experience on the island of Zakynthos. In Louha at
the coffee house you are welcomed into the heart of the family home,
where you eat the meal of the day under a canopy of grape vines, with
extremely serene views over the Louha Valley.
Whichever Zante trips you choose while on holiday in Zakynthos,
whether it be an organised tour, or simply travelling about in your
hired car, you can be sure that the charm and hospitality of the people
of Zakynthos will add a delightful touch to your holiday in Zante.
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