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!
While on holiday in zakynthos, make sure you head into zante town for
the evening. You will always enjoy the delightful atmosphere in solomos
square – the main square in the town, where you will find people
relaxing the balmy summer nights.
In Solomos Square you will see the Statue of Liberty at the entrance
to the square and the Statue of Solomos standing tall in the centre.
Dionysius Solomos was a famous Greek poet and a key figure in the Greek
War of Independence against the Turks. His most famous poem, Hymn to
Liberty, is today the Greek National Anthem.
You can also visit the Museum of Post Byzantine Art in Solomos Square.
This Zakynthian museum is filled with amazing art works and icons. You
can wander around the museum at your leisure and get a real feel for
Greek art.
Solomos Square really comes alive at night and is one of the focal
points in Zante Town. During the warm summer evenings the square is
filled with locals and foreigners, as well as children playing, giving
this square a really charming Greek Island atmosphere.
