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Dear visitor welcome to Zakynthos !

We wish you a pleasant stay full of rich and positive experiences !

Zakynthos is a top choice among the world’s most preferred global destinations. Our vibrant and exhilarating island offers infinite authentic and distinguished experiences. Its exquisite landscape, the clean and safe blue waters, the breath-taking beaches, the mild weather as well as its friendly, lively and welcoming people offer a wonderful type of vacation.

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the superb sandy beaches of Gerakas, St Nicholas, Dafni and Banana at Vassilikos, in the southeast part of the island. Their waters are warm, calm and shallow.

Discover the massive rocky west coast and enjoy the captivating sunset view from the Keri Lighthouse or from Schiza.

Visit The Shipwreck Beach, one of the most famous beaches on the planet.

Dive in the crystal blue waters of the Blue Caves and swim underneath their consecutive arches.

Swim at Makris Gialos, a lovely pebbly beach with clear deep sea, in the north of the island.

Visit Keri, a quiet resort in the south, which looks like a lagoon and Marathonisi the islet in the bay of Lagana which is a nesting place of the loggerhead sea turtles Caretta-Caretta.

Explore the picturesque villages of Loucha, Gyri, Volimes, Exochora, the remarkable monasteries, the pine forests and the unique natural beauty of the mountainous region.

Zakynthos is gifted with abundant vegetation, olive groves, vineyards and its fertile soil produces excellent raisins, premium quality olive oil and wine. Local honey and cheese are also recommended local products.

Wander the streets of Zakynthos town which was rebuilt after the earthquakes of 1953. Walk in Alexandrou Roma street which is the island’s most commercial street. Enjoy a coffee, a drink or a meal in the area between the stone paved San Marco square and Solomos square. At San Marco square you will find the Solomos and Kalvos Museum and Mausoleum in which the remains of the poets are laid. Visit the church of St. Dionysios, the patron saint of the island, where the relics of St. Dionysios are kept in a silver casket.

Combine the latter with an afternoon stroll around the area of Bochali, situated 1,5klm on a hill above Zakynthos town. Admire the panoramic view of the town and the port. The Venetian castle on the hill of Bochali offers a splendid view in every direction of the island.

Enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the island in our famous trendy clubs and bars that stay open until dawn.