In this section of our Website you'll find the further information regarding your choice.
Olympic Holidays

Highlights

Map of Zante

Places of Interest


  • Shipwreck at Smugglers Cove- It is certainly Zante's most famous landmark.

  • The Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos - The Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos is situated in Solomou Square, in Zakynthos town. Here you can admire a rich collection of hagiographies from the Byzantine times to the 19th century, Hellenistic and Byzantine sculpture and statues, and some beautiful icon-stands from the island's churches. The Museum houses, the works of great Zakynthian hagiographers such as Doxaras, Koutouzis, Tzanes, Kandounis and Damaskinos

  • The Cultural Centre of Zakynthos and the Library - Another imposing building next to church of Saint Nikolaos on the Mole. It houses the Cultural Centre of Zakynthos and the renowned Public Library. The Library includes a small art gallery, small dolls with local costumes, photographic material and the historical archive of Zakynthos with codices and documents.

  • Monastery of St George Gremon - It is said that pirates destroyed the monastery in 1553, only to have it re-built in a Venetian style in the 17th century. The lodger, famous for its icon stand and roof, was renovated in 1803. Near the monastery, one can see the ruins of a castle which protected the area from pirate raids.

  • Keri - from where to admire the sunset and the stupendous view of the sea caves below

  • Skinari - where the famous Blue Caves are located. At the northern tip of Zante, the afternoon sun shines on the sea to create patterns in every conceivable shade of blue on the cave walls.


Beaches


  • Laganas is located on the south eastern part of the island. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Its length is 9 Km and is considered to be one of the longest beaches of Zakynthos with a small seaport too.

  • Vassilikos and Gerakas is the beach where the endangered sea turtle Caretta-Caretta comes to lay her eggs.

  • Navagio beach (the wreck) - The most beautiful beach on the island. You can reach it from Porto Vromi (at the west) by boat.


Activities


  • Scuba diving

  • Watersports at Alykes and Vassilikos


Things to Buy


  • Mandolato - Zante's famous nougat

  • Folk art

  • Local cheese


Return to top
Olympic Holidays

Climate

Max Temp F Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Zante 65 76 82 90 89 82 76
London 56 61 68 71 70 66 56
Sunshine Hours Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Zante 7 10 12 14 12 10 7
London 5 6 7 6 6 5 3


Return to top
Olympic Holidays

Additional Information

Great Excursions


Olympia

The birthplace of the modern Olympic Games and where the Olympic Flame burns. Official guided tour of the archaeological sights including the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera. Visit the Olympia museum & the main village of Olympia

Jeep Safari

Get your adrenaline running! Discover the real Zakynthos. Travel off-road to explore some of the island's hidden beauty spots. Time for a cooling swim stop and a great photo opportunity of the famous Shipwreck at Smugglers' Cove. A fantastic day not to be missed!

Discover Zakynthos

Discover the hidden secrets of this beautiful island in one day. Shopping, bartering with the locals in the village of Volimes, sight-seeing and, weather permitting, an opportunity to sail into the Blue Caves.

Water Park

A great day out for all the family! Race down the multi-racing slides, giant body slideslide or coast along the lazy river, relax in the Jacuzzi. Other attractions include a free fall swimming pool Octopus Slides, Aqua Spray Games and much more!

Kampi Evening

Start the evening early with a visit to a Zakynthian winery. Relax and enjoy a romantic evening watching the spectacular sunset on the enchanting Kampi cliff top. Stroll up to the mountain top named Kampi Cross.
Delicious meal and free-flowing wine included.

There are many more exciting days and nights out. (Ask your representative for further details at the welcome meeting.)


To get there:


Fly to Zante airport from the UK airports
Situated in the area of Laganas, 1 kilometre from the beach resorts of Laganas and Kalamaki, and 6 kilometres from the capital of Zakynthos, the airport is fully equipped and welcomes many visitors every year.

To get around:


By boat: The best way to see the island is by boat. There are daily boat tours around the island that visit the many amazing and remote beaches and caves. The main port on the island is in Zakynthos Town where there are eight ferries a day to Killini.

By bus: There are bus connections to many of the beautiful beaches, small towns and villages. However, the easiest way to travel around the island is to rent a car.

By car: Rental cars and Jeeps are available from our representatives, including full comprehensive insurance. See the representative at the welcome meeting for further information

Return to top
Cyprus Holidays - Greece Holidays - Egypt Holidays - Turkey Holidays - Tunisia Holidays - Gambia Holidays - Goa Holidays
Bulgaria Holidays - Mexico Holidays - Malta Holidays - Croatia Holidays - Montenegro Holidays - Cheap Flights