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Zakynthos Beaches

Zakynthos has its own international airport, close to the main capital of the island called Zakynthos City, from where a decent road network spreads out over the island, making it perfect to explore the island by car or motor cycle.

 Zakynthos City

Each area of Zante is worth visiting. It already starts at Zakynthos City (14.000 residents), a beautiful restored old town, where next to the typical Greece atmosphere also Italian influences can be tasted The Platia Agiou Marku is a good example of this unique mix; The square itself makes you feel like being in Florence, while the many taverns in the small street surrounded, remind you that this is definitely Greece.

Town of Zante

Just east of the city, a Venetian Castle is built on a hill and offers you an astonishing sight on the city and the harbor. The main capitol offers you a wide range of shopping possibilities. From small shops with local products up to modern high end Italian fashion brands in convenient shopping malls.

 Laganas

The most crowded area of the island is around Laganas, as small touristic village South of Zakynthos City offering sandy beaches and great nightlife facilities, mostly attracting the younger tourists. Yet at the same time the beaches near Laganas are also visited by the Caretta sea turtles to lay their eggs during summer. Some parts of the beach are protected to ensure the fragile turtles can make their way to the sea, once born from the eggs.

Nightlife in Laganas

One of the most photographed beaches in the world can be found on Zante’s Shipwreck beach. Protected by sky high white chalk rockets the ship found its last destination after a long life sailing the sea.

Inland Zante

Travelling inland surprises you with small romantic “sleeping” villages, where Greek tradition and hospitality go hand in hand with historic culture, such as the churches of Macherado and Aghia Mavra or the 14^th century monastery of Anafonitra. A Venetian tower and churches beautifully decorated with fresco’s can be found near Volimes in the north part of the island.

Agmavra church in Zante

Spending a good time in Zante wouldn’t be complete without dining out in one of the many lovely taverns and restaurants. Whether it’s at the beach or on a small village square, enjoying the local Greek food and drinks in a picturesque setting will bring anyone in the mood for romance.

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