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!
Zante Tours and Sightseeing
The best way to travel in Zante is with a Zante tour, which are
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, Travel agents in all the main Zante resorts will
take you on extraordinary sight-seeing tours in Zakynthos, which are
guided by specialists.
Many Zante trips take you 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 trips
in Zakynthos are arrnaged, usually with pick-ups from all central
resorts on Zante island.
Travel agencies in Zante also arrange trips around the island of
Zante by boat and mini bus.and with jeep safaris. Also travel agents
in Zakynthos provide trips to Kefalonia, Athens and Olympia.
Zante Tripsfrom travel
offices
Many on holiday in Zakynthos also visit travel agencies in Zante
for advise on things to do in Zakynthos which will help tourists in
Zante have an eco-friendly holiday with a personal touch.
One of the most popular things to do in Zakynthos, also known as
Zante, is to take a trip to Shipwreck beach, also known as Navagio
bay. No need to hire a car in Zante if you prefer to sit back and
enjoy the view!
Zante tours take you to Shipwreck beach in comfort on Zante
tours, and you can sit back and enjoy the view of Shipwreck in
Zakynthos in style! Shipwreck at Navagio Bay can also be viewed from
land. Looking down onto the shipwreck at Navagio Bay is
awe-inspiring.
People often say the view of Shipwreck from above, on an around
the island tour Shipwreck tour is one of the best things to do in
Zakynthos. While in Zante dont miss the view of shipwreck in Zante -
the sight of shipwreck Bay at Navagio bay in Zakynthos will take
your breath away!
Unique Zante island tours are designed to provide the highlight
of your holidays. with tours at affordable prices from all the main
resorts in Zakynthos Zante Greece.
Turtle Spotting trips are very popular in Zakynthos Zante in the
Greek islands. The turtles nest in th Bay of Laganas between maya nd
October. The soft sand beaches on teh South West Coast are the nesting
beaches of the turtles in Zakynthos and are protected by the National
Marine Park of Zakynthos.
Zante Trips, Tours and things to Do on holiday in Zakynthos Greek
Islands
There are 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 in to your 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.
If you are feeling adventurous you can even head off the island for a
day, or overnight, somewhere else in Greece. This is a fantastic way to
see a bit more of the country during your holiday in Zakynthos.
CARETTA CARETTA Turtle Spotting in the Gulf of
Laganas
Within the Bay of Laganas there are a number of options for turtle
spotting – one of the most popular boat trips for tourists in Zakynthos.
You can take a boat from the beach at Laganas, the port at Agios Sostis,
or from the smaller resorts of Agios Sostis, Porto Koukla and Keri which
all sit within the Gulf of Laganas.
The Caretta Caretta Loggerhead Turtles use Zakynthos as their main
nesting ground in the Mediterranean and will return to the same beach
they were born on to lay their eggs.
The turtle spotting boat trips are monitored by the National Marine
Park of Zakynthos to ensure that they are as unobtrusive on the turtles
as possible. You can enjoy seeing the turtles swimming in their natural
environment and will often see them popping up to the surface for air.
Often your boat trip to enjoy turtle spotting can be combined with a
trip to Marathonisi (Turtle) Island and the Keri Caves – this was you
get a really fun few hours out on the sea and have the opportunity to
enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery on the island of Zante.
The Keri Caves, located on the south western coast of the island of
Zante, are one of the most popular things to see at sea! With crystal
clear, turquoise blue waters, and plenty of sea caves to explore, you
won’t be disappointed with a boat trip in this region. The white cliffs
in this area are really dramatic and the stunning arches coming out of
the sea make for fantastic photos.
Boat trips and Picnics - Marathonisi (Turtle)
Island
During your holiday in Zakynthos it is well worth taking a boat trip
to the famous Marathonisi ‘Turtle’ Island. This picturesque turtle
shaped island lies in the middle of the Bay of Laganas, floating like a
turtle in the sparkling seas. The main beach on Marathonisi is really
spectacular, with white sands and turquoise seas – this is the Greek
Islands at their best!
While you are on holiday in Zante, make sure you enjoy the beautiful
beach at Shipwreck ‘Navagio’ Bay – one of the most famous beaches in the
Mediterranean. You can only reach this beach by boat, so this is a great
chance to get out on the sea during your stay in Zakynthos. You can take
one of the bigger round the island boats to see the Shipwreck Beach, or
you can drive to one of the ports on the north and west coast where
smaller boat trips leave throughout the day to this magical beach.
The Blue Caves of Zante are one of the most popular site seeing
excursions for people visiting this beautiful island of Zante. The
stunning rock formations in the northern region of Skinari are famous
for being surrounded in bright blue and sapphire waters.
If you do get a chance to visit the northern region of the island, we
really recommend taking a boat trip from Skinari to see the Blue Caves.
From here you will be taken in a small glass bottom boat which can take
you right into the caves for a really memorable Zante holiday
experience.
During your holiday in Zante you will also have the chance to take a
trip off the island to some of Greece’s main attractions. Day trips run
to the neighboring island of Kefalonia, where Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
was based, and also to the Ancient Greek site of Olympia. Further
afield, overnight trips to Athens are also on offer where you can take
in the grand sites of the Acropolis and other magical sites.
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.