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If you are planning your vacation on this wonderful island, in this article you will find all the things to see and useful tips to better organize your trip.

Zante it is part of the Ionian islands, together with Corfu and Kefalonia, a true natural paradise, famous for the reproduction of the loggerhead turtles.

Connected from the airports of Rome, Milan and Bologna. Reachable by ship from the ports of Venice, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi, with connection to Patras. From here the possibility of reaching the port of Killini distant approx 45 minutes and then take the ferry that will take you to the island in less than an hour.

For internal movements, it is absolutely advisable to rent the quad bike for the entire duration of the trip, the means most used by tourists. The island is small and from north to south the travel times to reach the places of major tourist attraction are quite short, about an hour. The same is true from east to west and vice versa. The roads are mostly country, with the presence of a rich vegetation of olive trees and small villages scattered throughout the territory.

The climate is characterized by very hot and dry summers.

The western part is full of cliffs and caves, while to the east and south we find a much flatter part.

The island offers various accommodation options, hotels and residences at very affordable prices. You could in fact find yourself paying around for example 300 euros for one week during the month of July.

What to see in Zakynthos

The preferable places to stay are in the vicinity of the beaches and in the most famous and lively locations of’ island like: Alykes, Tsilivi, Laganas, Aghios Sostis e Argassi. All have bars, locals, restaurants and souvenir shops, market open until late at night. You will be amazed by the atmosphere you breathe when you arrive in the evening. You will be greeted by a riot of lights and colors, illuminated signs, almost to seem to be in a Thai place. Then suddenly you will see numerous carriages appear, in the main street of passage.

Laganas is the most suitable for young people, distinguished by numerous discos.

The town of Zante it is characterized by streets and arcades with many shops, bars and restaurants. Overlooking the port from where the connections to and from the island arrive.

On the east side you will find one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean.

• The Navagio beach or wreck beach, it is a small strip of white sand with a blue sea, where in the center there are the remains of a boat of cigarette smugglers wrecked there in 1983. To go it is possible from Porto Vromi to reach the beach by boat with 15/20 euro. But it is equally advisable to head towards Volimes, to have the opportunity to admire the beach from above, going to the shipwreck view in fact you will find yourself making a small path on foot until you reach the highest part. The view will give you chills, giving you the impression of a surreal place. The depth of the sea, the blue of the water and the high white cliffs will leave you breathless , keeping this beautiful memory for a lifetime.

Continuing south, always from the east side, to be seen:

• Port Limnionas, a beautiful natural swimming pool surrounded by white rocks, with the possibility of renting sunbeds and umbrellas at the cost of 8 euro. On site you will also find a restaurant where you can have lunch.

Going further south:

• Purple Port, here too facilities with the possibility of sunbeds and umbrellas, bars and restaurants. Remember that it is all cliffs so to swim you will have to dive.

The most beautiful beaches on the east side not to be missed are:

• Makris Giallos, pebble beach, with particularly green sea.

• Xygia, a beautiful and very suggestive cove, from the green sea, sulphurous water characterized by small cold currents. Possibility of sunbeds and umbrella at the cost of 8 euro, but you will have to go early to find a place. Another peculiarity is the possibility to place your orders from the beach to the bar / restaurant located at the top , receiving them through a small ingenious handcrafted cableway.

• Amoudi, beach characterized by shallow water and crystal clear water.
• Tsilivi, free and private beach characterized by shallow water and crystal clear water.

Going to the south of the island, always on the east side you will find:

• Banana beach, sandy beach, from the sandy bottom, and clear water. You will have the opportunity to stop in free or private. Some sunbeds and umbrellas only require a free offer. Fantastic Banana baya beach bar / Restaurant which positioned a little higher, gives a wonderful view of the entire bay, giving moments of pure relaxation to its customers, with the presence of tables, also of deckchairs, purpose, and canopy bed. A really welcoming place.

• Gerakas, formed by a very long tongue of sand that ends on a promontory entirely of clay that plunges into a beautiful transparent sea. For those who want to wake up before dawn, the opportunity, from May to October, to witness the hatching of turtle eggs and admire dozens of specimens reaching the sea. Precisely because it is chosen by turtles for reproduction, this beach is an area protected by the marine park and in addition to being devoid of large tourist facilities, access is prohibited from half an hour before sunset until half an hour after sunrise.

South to see:

• Aghios Sostis beach with shallow water with umbrella and sunbeds at the modest sum of 6 euros for two people, bar / restaurant.

From here continue and go to:

• Cameo Island: imagine a small island suspended over the sea, reachable from a characteristic pier. When you enter you will be given a mandatory pass for the cost of 5 euro which includes a drink of your choice. At this point, a scenario will open up that you absolutely did not imagine, a small beach where the sea is very green with white sheets hanging from a thread above it. It seems to be a little secret paradise.

From aghios sostis you can buy tickets for a tour on the island of Marathonisi, the island of turtles, and the Keri Cave, where you will pass through the spectacular arches of its caves.

Last tip, the sunset you look at Keri Lighthouse, where you will find a kiosk that will offer you the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing drink with a splendid view of the gulf. At either end you will find two dizzying views of the sea and the cliffs and the lighthouse. Then decide whether to stop for dinner at the Keri lighthouse restaurant which offers a wonderful view and dishes with average prices on the island.

To eat out on the island the average cost for two people, it will hardly exceed i 30 euro. The dessert is almost always offered by the restaurant and the services are fast and well cared for. (in the next article references on recommended restaurants )[:in]

If you are planning your vacation on this wonderful island, in this article you will find all the things to see and tips to help you organize your trip to the fullest.

Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands, along with Corfu and Cephalonia. A true natural paradise, famous for the reproduction of turtle turtles.

Connected by the airports of Rome, Milan and Bologna. It can be reached by boat from the ports of Venice, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi, with connection to Patras. From here you can reach the port of Killini about 45 minutes and then take the ferry that will take you to the island in less than an hour.

For the interior travel it is absolutely advisable to rent the quad for the entire duration of the journey, the most used vehicle by tourists. The island is small and from north to south the travel times to reach the top tourist attractions are rather short, about one hour. The same goes from east to west and vice versa. The roads are mostly in the countryside, with the presence of a rich vegetation of olive trees and small villages spread throughout the territory.

The climate is characterized by very hot and dry summers.

The western part is full of cliffs and caves, while east and south we find a much more flat part.

The island offers a variety of accommodation options, hotels and residences at really affordable rates. For example, you might find yourself paying around € 300 for a week during July.

The preferred places to stay are in the vicinity of the beaches and the most popular and vibrant resorts of the island such as: Alykes, Tsilivi, Laganas, Aghios Sostis and Argassi. All offer bars, clubs, restaurants and souvenir shops, open to late night markets. You will be amazed by the atmosphere you breathe when you arrive in the evening. You will be greeted by a triumph of lights and colors, illuminated signs, almost as if to be in a Thai resort. You will suddenly see many carriages on the main road.

 

 

Laganas is the most suitable for young people, distinguished by numerous discos.

The town of Zante is characterized by streets and porticoes with many shops, bars and restaurants. Overlooking the harbor from where the connections to and from the island arrive.

On the east side you will find one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean.

• Navagio’s beach or wreck beach is a small white sandy tongue from the blue sea, where the remains of a ship of cigarette smugglers were wrecked there in 1983. To go it is possible from Porto Vromi to reach the beach in Boat with 15/20 euros. But it is also advisable to head towards Volimes, to have the opportunity to admire the beach from above, going to the shipwreck view, in fact you will find a small walking path to the highest part. The view will give you shivers giving you the impression of a surreal spot. The depth of the sea, the blue of the water, and the white high cliffs will leave you breathless, preserving this beautiful memory for your whole life.

Continuing southward, always from the east side, you will find:

• Port Limnionas, a beautiful natural swimming pool surrounded by white rocks, with the possibility of renting sun loungers and umbrellas at a cost of 8 euros. There is also a restaurant where you can dine.

Going further south:

• Purple Port, also here facilities with sun loungers and umbrellas, bars and restaurants. Remember that it is all reef so you have to dive in to swim.

The most beautiful beaches on the east side do not miss are:

• Makris Giallos, shingle beach, with particularly green sea.

• Xygia, a beautiful sumptuous cove, from the green sea, sulphurous water characterized by small cold currents. Possibility of sun loungers and umbrella at the cost of 8 euros, but you will have to go early to find a place. Another peculiarity is the ability to make your orders from the beach to the bar / restaurant placed above, getting them through a small ingenious craft cable car.

• Amoudi, beach characterized by low backdrop and crystal clear water.
• Tsilivi, a free and private beach featuring low backdrop and crystal clear water.

Going to the south of the island, always on the east side you will find:

• Banana beach, sandy beach, sandy backdrop, and transparent water. You will have the opportunity to stay in free or private. Some sun loungers and umbrellas require only a free offer. Fantastic Banana baya beach bar / Restaurant located a little higher, gives a wonderful view of the entire bay, giving moments of pure relaxation to its guests, with the presence of over tables, even decking, hammock, and canopy bed. A really welcoming place.

• Gerakas, formed by a long sandy tongue that ends on a cobblestone promontory diving on a beautiful transparent sea. For those wishing to wake up before dawn, the opportunity, from May to October, to watch the turtle egg whitening and admire dozens of specimens to reach the sea. Just because of the turtles’ choice for reproduction, this beach is a protected area by the marine park and apart from being deprived of large tourist facilities access is forbidden from half an hour before sunset until half an hour after dawn .

To the south you should not miss:

• Aghios Sostis beach with low backdrop with umbrella and modest sun beds 6 euro for two people, bar / restaurant.

From there continue and head to:

• Cameo Island: imagine a small island hanging on the sea, accessible from a quaint jetty. When you enter, you will be given a mandatory pass of the cost of 5 euros which includes a choice meal. At this point, there will be a scenery that you never imagined, a beach where the sea is very green, with white hangings hanging from a thread. It seems to be a little secret paradise.

From aghios sostis you can buy tickets for a tour on the island of Marathonisi, the turtle island, and the Keri Cave, where you will pass through the spectacular arches of its caves.

Last advice, sunset, look out at Keri Lighthouse, where you will find a kiosk that will offer you the chance to enjoy a relaxing drink with stunning views of the Gulf. At the two ends you will find two dizzying views of the sea and the cliffs and the lighthouse. Then decide whether to stop for dinner at Keri’s lighthouse restaurant which offers wonderful views and flat prices with average island rates.

To dinner on the island the average spending for two people will hardly exceed 30 euros. The dessert is almost always offered by the restaurant and the services are fast and well groomed. (In the next article recommended restaurant recommendations)[:]