Pe coasta de sud a insulei, în Golful Laganas, la 9 km sud-vest de Zakynthos, Laganas este cel mai mare, mai animat și mai popular resort din insula Zakynthos (Zante). Popularitatea lui este dată de viața de noapte intensă cât și de plaja lungă de 5 km. Stațiunea este recomandată tinerilor și doritorilor de distracție de toate vârstele, petrecerile aici întinzându-se de regulă până în zori, în fiecare noapte.Golful Laganas are una dintre cele mai frumoase plaje din insulă. Situată la aproximativ 200 m de centrul resortului, plaja are o lungime de peste 5 km. Este cu nisip pe întreaga lungime, destul de îngustă, dar bine amenajată, cu șezlonguri și umbrele disponibile pentru închiriere. Intrarea în apă este lină, iar sporturile nautice sunt restricționate în zonă deoarece este parte din parcul maritim național, anumite zone ale golfului fiind folosite de broaștele țestoase Caretta - Caretta pentru a-și depune ouăle. În stațiune există o multitudine de restaurante și taverne ce oferă toate tipurile de preparate atât tradiționale cât și internaționale. Fie că este vorba de preparate complicate și pretențioase din restaurante sau de snacksuri sau burgeri serviți cu rapiditate, toate se găsesc în Laganas. Laganas este locul unde trebuie să te afli în Zakynthos dacă ești în căutare de distracție. Zona este binecunoscută pentru varietatea de cluburi și baruri ce crează o atmosferă de petrecere până dimineața, în întreaga stațiune. În timpul zilei, dacă cineva dorește să se despartă de plaja animată poate merge la cumpărături sau la masă în unul din numeroasele restaurante din zonă. La lăsarea serii cu siguranță oricine va fi prins în atmosfera de petrecere și foarte probabil ca dimineața să îi prindă încă dansând. În Laganas veți găsi numeroase magazine de suveniruri, ceramică, haine, bijuterii, pielărie cât și supermarketuri.
Vassilikos is located south-east of the island, an area with lots of greenery and beautiful beaches.
In Vassilikos is one of the most popular beaches on the island, Aghios Nikolas beach is a sandy beach with crystal clear water, and adequate for proper children. You will spend an unforgettable day on the beach, have fun as parts many sports.
Argassi is situated on the east coast of Zakynthos just 4 km from the capital, Zakynthos Town. Was Argassi Zakynthos Town neighborhood, but now has developed into a resort in its own right and is one of the most popular for tourists on the island. The resort is a beautiful village near the sea, built in a green plain at the foot of Skopje and is said to be the oldest on the island. The center revolves around the main road passing through the resort and is flanked on both sides by a wide variety of shops, bars, restaurants and supermarkets making it very easy to find everything you need. The beach is a narrow strip extending over 1 km along the coast, and many hotels are built near the coast.
On the northeast coast of the island, known as Alykon Bay, about 20 km north of Zakynthos Alykes is famous for its salt lakes and magical atmosphere, friendly, full of familiarity and hospitality the locals along with tourists fail to create. Alykes resort is quite small compared with the island, perfect for a relaxing, peaceful for tourists of all ages, both families and couples or groups of friends. Constant winds in this area have made Alykes is a very popular destination for water sports practitioners. Many restaurants, taverns and bars are located along the beach allowing their customers to admire the beach, clear water of the Ionian Sea and the neighboring island of Kefalonia.
Zakynthos Town is located on the middle of the Eastern coast of Zakynthos, just five kilometres from the popular resort of Tsilivi.
The architecture and style of Zante Town has been influenced in part by the Venetians, the French and the English who have all, at some time in history, occupied Zakynthos.
Subsequently, the main town of Zakynthos has a very Venetian feel, but with some typical Greek Island sites added into the mix. The quaint harbour, beautiful Orthodox churches, buzzing shopping streets, and fantastic cafe bars all make this an ideal Greek island town – don’t miss visiting here while you stay in Zante.
About Zakynthos Island says he was preferred by Artemis and Apollo for its idyllic scenery, the beautiful sandy beaches, shallow waters, clear and blue, the sea caves, magical sunsets and gentle climate. And you'll love the Zakynthos for the same reasons, but for songs calm, welcoming environment, relaxed atmosphere and culture here.
Tsilivi is located on the northeastern coast of the island, 9 km from the airport and 6 km from the capital of Zakynthos. Friendly atmosphere, natural beauty of the area and the possibilities for fun make Tsilivi resort perfect for travelers of all ages, families, couples and groups of friends. The sandy beach descends smoothly into the water, therefore is a perfect location for children and înnotătorii not very experienced. In Tsilivi are numerous tavernas, restaurants and bars that fulfill all tastes. Many of these are family businesses and service very friendly and hospitable atmosphere. Nightlife in Tsilivi is highly appreciated, as a more sophisticated alternative to the bustle of Laganas.
Kalamaki este situată în partea de sud-est a insulei, pe coastă, la 4 km nord-est de Laganas și 6 km sud de capitala insulei, Zakynthos (Zante) Town. Este cea mai apropiată de aeroport, doar 1 km. Nici un zbor nu se efectuează pe aeroport în timpul nopții, ca măsură de protecție a rezervației marine naturale și a broaștelor țestoase Caretta-Caretta. Kalamaki este o stațiune tipic grecească, întinsă pe o arie destul de mare care nu este încă exploatată la maximum de potențial. Din acest motiv, Kalamaki este o stațiune cu o atmosferă relaxantă, de libertate, recomandată familiilor. Puncte de atracție în Kalamaki: Bisericile Aghios Alypios și Aghia Kyriaki; rezervația naturală a țestoaselor Caretta-Caretta. Plaja din Kalamaki este lungă și lată, o extensie a plajei Laganas (despărțită de aceasta printr-o pădure de pini) și păstrează aceleași calități: nisip fin și apa extrem de limpede. Intrarea în apă este lină, fiind potrivită pentru toate tipurile de înotători. Zona de coasta în partea de est și sud de Kalamaki până la plajele Secania și Dafni, cât și Insula Pelouso sunt zone de reproducere a broaștelor țestoase Caretta-Caretta. Plajele se află în zona protejată a parcului acvatic al țestoaselor de aceea campingul sau șederea pe plajă în timpul nopții sunt interzise, zgomotul și luminile având efecte negative asupra țestoaselor. De asemenea, majoritatea sporturile nautice sunt interzise. În Kalamaki se află câteva dintre cele mai bune taverne grecești din întreaga insulă. De preferat să încercați peștele proaspăt, fructele de mare și preparatele tradiționale grecești pentru calitatea acestora.
Located 18 km north of Zante, in the quieter part of the island of Zakynthos, Alykanas has kept the quiet, traditional atmosphere, while having modern attractions. This area owes its name to the salt lakes (called "Alykes" in Greek) that can be found here, being used in the past to supply salt to the entire island of Zakynthos.
On the way from Zante Town you will reach Alykanas resort, a small and traditional seaside village, surrounded by farms and fertile fields, with olive groves and vineyards. Some scientists believe that the ancient city of Arcadia was located here due to the discovery of excavated Mycenaean ships. Alykanas is a place of great archaeological interest.
Tragaki is a beautiful picturesque village in mountainous and seaside land with 650 inhabitants, just 11 kilometres northwest of Zakynthos town. Tragaki is a village full of green in olive-groves, vineyards and fruiter trees as far as eye can reach. Hotels, furnished apartments, rooms and villas are waiting there for you. Also, a well-organised camping, with a lot of facilities and good prices, gives you the chance to "draw your holidays from nature"!
Tragaki, next to Tsilivi bay (at a distance of about 7 km from Zakynthos town), offers a great selection of sandy beaches, like Bouka, Katragaki, Gaidaros and Amboula.
Agios Sostis is a rather small and picturesque beach located 11km southeast of Zakynthos Town. The tiny island of Agios Sostis offers a spectacular beauty due to its unusual rock formations, the small caves and the pine trees.
Agios Kirykos is a city and encourages the municipality of Ikaria Island, North Aegean, Greece. Agios Kirikos is located on the south-east coast of the island and is favored to watch over three hundred years of local sailors.
Just 2 km from the town of Zakynthos, at the top of the hill is the town of Bochali. Overlooking the harbor, neighborhoods and streets below (as well as Argasi on the right), you can admire the wonderful views of Zakynthos Island, the sea and beyond.
The village of Kampi is very pretty and traditional. It is located 30 km north of Zakynthos Town and it has only 60 inhabitants who are engaged in agriculture and farming. The village is quite famous for its breathtaking sunset views. The best ones are guaranteed if you stand on top of the hill. The village has some nice guestrooms and cafes. A couple of km outside Kambi village is Exo Hora.
Kypseli is a quiet traditional village located on the east coast of Zakynthos Island. Green olive groves everywhere and the blue sea create a beautiful effect. Enjoy leisurely walks around the village or take a short stroll to the beach for some sunbathing, swimming or snorkelling. A supermarket, bakery, greengrocer and butcher are all within 400 metres of the villas so you don't have far to go for your provisions! Two of the best fish tavernas on the island, a couple of restaurants, three grill houses and a beach side bar are all also within easy walking distance of the villas offering you relaxed, informal choices for your evening's entertainment!
Keri is a small and quiet resort situated on a wonderful bay with golden sand and turquoise shimmering waters, and can be found in the southern part of Zakynthos. A couple of taverns and cafe-bars are scattered along the bay from which one can enjoy an amazing view over the islet of Marathonisi. The small picturesque port of Keri offers organized boat tours to the fantastic Blue Caves.
Agios Nikolaos is a popular beach in the southeast of Zakynthos Island, located in the Vassilikos area. It owes its name to the chapel of St. Nicholas which is located on a nearby hill.
Gerakas is located in the southern part of Zakynthos Island and is certainly one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. The beach is a large strip of velvety sand, under the protection of the Zakynthos Island National Maritime Park.
It is one of the favorite places of Caretta-Caretta turtles for laying eggs.
