Zante Island
Zante (Zakynthos), the third largest of the seven Ionian Islands, is located opposite the coast of Ilia prefecture in Peloponnese and south of Kefallonia Island.
The shape of Zante resembles a triangle, its extent is 409 sq kilometers and its population is estimated at 39,000 inhabitants. Zante is an island of hospitality, sunshine, many beautiful beaches and significant culture. The sense of smell runs riot in every place of the island, whether the cause is a cascanding trellis of bouganvillea or honeysuckle outside your hotel’s room, the carpet of wild herbs growing in profusion amidst the olive groves, the citrus tang of ripening lemons and oranges wafting on a warm breeze or simply the enchanting scent of the Ionian sea, which embraces its beautiful shores.
Zante island’s sunny climate, long sandy beaches, fascinating nightlife and wide range of facilities attract thousands of tourists from all around the world from May through October. Its major tourist resorts are Laganas, Tsilivi, Kalamaki, Argassi, Vassilikos, Zante Town, Alykes, Alikanas, Keri, Volimes and Lithakia.
MALANOS TRADITIONAL TAVERN
For more than 30 years, “Malanos” restaurant offers the most precious culinary gems to those seeking to explore the island’s gastronomic treasure trove. Located at the skirts of the town, in the area of “Kipi”, it has become the favorite meeting point for a lot of Zakynthians and visitors to the island alike. Read more
HANNE MI’S CERAMIC ART
Hanne Mi creates great stoneware ceramics in her new built studio. She fires her work in a gas kiln, reaching 1260 degrees, making the ceramics incredibly durable and called stoneware.
Her work includes unique tiles suitable for floors and walls, sculptures small and large scale , fountains, pottery mugs, plates and salad bowls, All tested for Lead and Cadmium.
In her work Hanne Mi uses colors in a variety of ways. “I risk not producing exactly the same safe product again and again. This gets the creative urge going in Read more
MICHALOPOULOS JEWELLERY
In “Michalopoulos Gold M” Jewellery, which is situated in the center of Zante town, you will find a magnificent collection of jewellery in both tones of gold (white and yellow), unique designs in 18k and 14k with the widest range of precious stones, accompanied by official certificates which quarantee the quality, classic and modern pieces of jewellery and watches in order to satisfy the most demanding customer, and a great collection of silverware and decorative objects.
A visit to “Gold M” will make you see jewellery in a Read more
OCEAN INN CLUB
Ocean Inn Club is situated in the centre of Laganas and is famous for its after hours parties. Its open 7 nights a week, all night long until late morning. When other clubs are closing, Ocean Inn is the place for all late clubbers and drinkers who don’t want to put an end to their entertainment. Read more
CHERRY BAY CLUB
The Cherry Bay beach club is located at the bottom of the main strip of Laganas. Although it’s one of the smaller clubs in Laganas, it is a favourite location for all clubbers beacause of its great parties, its fun and sexy atmosphere, its legendary events and of course, its “Cherry Bay Showers” which are located at the back of the club. Read more
PAPORO RESTAURANT
Paporo Restaurant is the longest running restaurant in Alykes. It offers traditional Greek and Zante cuisine (mousaka, stifado, stuffed tomatoes and many more) fresh local fish and lobster to order, fresh local meat dishes and home made pizza. Read more
PYRGARAKI STUDIOS
Pyrgaraki studios are located in Saint Nicholas, one of the islands’ most popular tourist resorts, within the pine-clad village of Vassilikos, Zakynthos, where the sandy beach is just a breath away.
The complex is decorated with traditional Zakynthian colors. The comfortable rooms provide comfort in a warm and friendly environment.
It has all the necessary modern comforts, and is the ideal place to combine relaxation and entertainment.
The quality of accommodation at Pyrgaraki is Read more
WATER VILLAGE
Water Village, Zante’s unique water park is situated on the southeast part of the island. The park stands on a piece of land occupying 40.000 m2, just 4 km from Zante town, in the village of Sarakinado. Read more
PORTO LIMNIONAS TAVERN
Porto Limnionas is a marvellous bay with clear water, placed along the beautiful West coast of Zante island. The different colours of the sea, the near caves and the Mediterranean nature will be an idyllic scenery for your lunch at “Porto Limniona” Tavern. Read more
