Zakynthos Island Travel
Zakynthos Overview
Zakynthos, also called Zante is a part of the Ionian Islands and is located on the south of Kefalonia. The weather in Zakynthos is a typical Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters. The best time to visit the island is during the months of July and August.
Zakynthos Main Attractions
The famous attractions of Zakynthos are the beautiful sandy beaches with crystalline waters. They attract thousands of visitors every year and maybe this is the time to be a part of that number. These superb beaches are famous for their unspoiled beauty and their mirror like emerald waters. One of the famous beach of the island is the wonderful Navagio Beach which has fine white volcanic sand, turquoise waters and the remains of a ship which emerging from its perfect sand. The beach is also renowned for the name Shipwreck.
Other attractions of the Zakynthos are its villages. You can discover the villages of the beautiful island of Zakynthos. Unfortunately, most of the villages were destroyed by an earthquake that terrified the island in 1953. Today, what is left is the few samples of the traditional architecture of Greece.
Zakynthos Activities
Many beaches of Zakynthos offer different activities. You can enjoy different water sports. There are great sites for snorkeling and diving from the rocks in the edge of the beach. You can find a well organized beach with umbrellas as well as many bars and cafes. There are also great chances that you’ll encounter splendid sightseeing around the wonderful island of Zakynthos as you wander around.
Zakynthos Accommodation & Dining
Zakynthos accommodations, specifically, hotels are scattered all around the island. You can find them in the capital, in the picturesque mountainous villages, in the traditional fishing villages and touristy beach resorts. The accommodations provide panoramic views for the tourist. Most of the hotels have its view to the deep blue Ionian Sea. These will surely give you a memorable holiday. Restaurants in the Zakynthos offer the best dining experience for their practitioners. The island boasts lots of local specialties and delicacies. The island also has very good wines. There is a wide variety of both local and international restaurants in Zakynthos. The rule “eat where the Greeks eat” applies here as in any other Greek island if the Greeks love the food it is sure to be a good food. The unique dining experience of the island is worth returning for.
Zakynthos Shopping & Nightlife
The nightlife of Zakynthos is exciting and has much to offer. Numerous bars and nightclubs can be found in the island proposing various kind of music and attracting many people looking for drinks and dances all night long. If you’re in Zakynthos, you can have the most of the nightlife in the famous beach resorts and in the capital of the island. shopping is a splendid experience in Zakynthos. You can shop all you want at the best shopping area of the island, the Zakynthos town, where you can get souvenirs, clothes and icons. Touristy shops can be found everywhere. Shop all you want in Zakynthos.
Getting To & Around Zakynthos
You can reach the island using Zakynthos’ airport that serves daily flights from Athens, Corfu, Cephalonia, and Thessaloniki. There are also charter flights from European countries during the summer. The island is connected with Patras and Kilini on the mainland, while there are also ships from Zakynthos to Cephalonia.
