Zante

Places in Zante:
Alykanas | Argasi | Kalamaki | Laganas | Tsilivi | Vasilikos

Zante or Zakynthos is the third largest of the Greek islands. Zante boasts some of the best beaches in the Greek islands; renowned for their peaceful coves, broad white-sand bays and turquoise waters. Holidays in Zante appeal to all tastes and ages. Its gently sloping beaches and shallow waters make the island a firm favourite with families, especially the resorts of Argassi, Kalamaki and Tsilivi. Romantic evenings can be spent enjoying traditional Greek food at the local tavernas and open-air cafes. Those seeking a livelier night with all-night dancing and drinking can head to the Laganas nightclubs.

A holiday in Zante isn't complete without a visit to the island's capital, Zante Town. Visitors can take a stroll round the historic St Mark's Square, visit the town's impressive museums, including the Solomos Museum and the Byzantine Museum, climb the hill to the magnificent ruins of the Venetian Fortress, or simply while away the afternoon sipping coffees in the street cafes.

Popular day trips on the island of Zante include: taking a boat to Smugglers Cove, which is the most renowned beach on the island; visiting the Blue Caves, famous for its striking blue seas and dramatic rock formations; exploring the uninhabited island of Marathonissi, opposite Keri Bay, with its lush greenery, hidden caves and stunning sandy beaches; and driving up to the mountain villages of Keri, Lithakia, Maherado and Koiliomeno, which are famed for their local wines and dishes.