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!
St Marcos square is second largest square in town, another focal
point during warm summer nights in Zakynthos.
Along the edges of San
Marco square you will find a number of the best restaurants and cafe
bars in Zante town. San Marco cafe bar is always buzzing during the
summer and you get a real Greek feel enjoying a coffee or a cocktail in
this cafe, sitting in the middle of the square, watching all the people
wander by. Base cafe is also a popular spot, particularly with the
locals who enjoy relaxing here throughout the year.
During
the day San Marco square is home to alpha bank, an important business
and banking spot on the island.
The museum of Solomos and Kalvos, two of the most prominent
Zakynthians, is also located in San Marco square. The mausoleums of both
poets can be viewed here in the little museum situated beside St Marcos
catholic church. The museum of Solomos and Kalvos, also known as the
museum of prominent Zakynthians, is fascinating and informative - well
worth a visit while you are in Zakynthos town.
During the summer months the catholic church in San Marco square is a
popular place for people to get married in Zante. Many couples,
particularly Irish Catholics come to San Marco square for their wedding.
If you are lucky, you might spot a happy bride and groom riding off into
the sunset on their horse and carriage from the idyllic San Marco square
in Zante town.
