Belief me once I say that Greece is a particular place! Not solely does it have some extremely historic cities like Athens, however it additionally has a load of epic locations dotted all throughout the nation. That being stated, for me, it’s the beautiful Greek islands which might be completely lovely and may’t be missed on any journey to Greece. That is very true relating to all the most effective issues to do in Zakynthos – an Ionian Greek Island that’s simply beautiful to go to.
We’ve spent fairly a little bit of time in Zakynthos and it actually lives as much as the hype; particularly its lovely shoreline! In truth, I’d go so far as saying it’s one in every of my favorite coastlines in all of Greece.
So, that will help you alongside your merry method to discover Zakynthos, I wished to share a few of our favorite spots that you just actually shouldn’t miss; particularly when you’re planning to drive or boat across the island.
Have a look, under, at the most effective issues to do in Zakynthos. Get pleasure from your Greek journey!
1.) Discover the Navagio Seaside (Shipwreck Cove)
Yup, it nearly seems to be unreal! Navagio Seaside is one spot in Zakynthos that’s identified all throughout the Mediterranean. It’s extremely lovely, dramatic and downright blissful.
Now, to get right here, you’ll must both be part of an unbelievable boat tour round Zakynthos (or rent your personal). That being stated, you possibly can e book this attractive, small group boat tour across the coast and the skippers are so well-informed to take you to the most effective spots.
Costs fluctuate considerably and may be something from round €30 euro for a small group boat and a tour, to round €750 for a ship that we rented with a skipper to drive us round for the entire day.
Most excursions counsel heading to Navagio Seaside within the morning, however when you actually need to see a lot fewer crowds then head right here an hour or two earlier than sundown.
It’s considerably quieter however you won’t get the identical lovely blues that you just see when the solar is excessive within the sky. It’s all a matter of desire and what’s vital to you most.
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2.) Navagio Seaside View
If a ship journey doesn’t sound like your factor, head to the very prime of the cliff and cease for a stunning sundown view throughout the Ionian Sea. It’s really unbelievable and, after seeing Navagio Seaside from above (at Navagio Seaside View) and under, that is my very favorite spot.
Better of all, it’s fairly straightforward to drive to this viewpoint and there’s just a little little bit of parking, too. Head right here round 1-2 hours earlier than sundown and take within the attractive views and orange hues that bathe Zakynthos at sundown.
One phrase of warning, there’s a a lot risker (and closed) viewpoint that’s a brief stroll from the primary seaside view. We noticed a lot of folks nonetheless strolling this route however it may be extraordinarily harmful and has, sadly, claimed lives up to now. At all times be wise, don’t go too close to the sides and watch out.
Belief me, the cliffs are ginormous.
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3.) Cave Damianos
Nestled on the cliffs of the west coast, reserving a desk at Cave Damianos is without doubt one of the greatest issues to do in Zakynthos for sundown views and a yummy dinner.
E book a desk round sundown and watch essentially the most wonderful sundown; all while consuming by way of the native catch of the day that’s too good to overlook.
4.) Keri Caves (and a wider boat tour)
There are such a lot of unbelievable locations to go to on the island that you just’ll be spoilt for alternative. In truth, it may be exhausting to slim down just some of the most effective issues to do in Zakynthos on one journey.
So, like I stated when visiting spots like Navagio Seaside, it’s greatest to get your self a ship. This manner, you possibly can spend an entire day (or longer) stopping off on the inaccessible coves and seashores that may solely be reached by sea.
One such spot is the Keri Caves which is full of unbelievable and completely spectacular caves that span the western shoreline.
While on a ship tour, you’ll get to go between the arches, discover the little bays and take a snorkel within the crystal-clear waters.
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5.) Nobelos
Nobelos is a family-run seaside Lodge, bio restaurant and personal cove is a good little spot to spend a lazy afternoon (or check-in and keep the evening).
We’ve spent a number of afternoons right here and the meals is unbelievable. Now, you do must spend over €100 euros to make use of their cove/loungers however that is simply executed if two of you go for lunch and get a number of drinks.
We’d positively suggest it and it’s so good and peaceable.
6.) Anafonitria Monastery
Just a bit inland from Navagio Seaside, visiting the Anafonitria Monastery is without doubt one of the greatest issues to do in Zakynthos if you wish to discover extra of the island’s non secular historical past.
Based within the fifteenth century, the monastery is devoted to the Holy Virgin Mary and is fairly spectacular to see. Contained in the constructing, the partitions are embellished with frescos.
It’ll solely take round 30-minutes to totally discover the monastery, which, makes it straightforward as a cease en route throughout the western shoreline.
Should you’re on the lookout for a stunning place to remain, verify into Olea All Suites. We spent a number of weeks right here and liked it right here. The swim-up swimming pools are unbelievable.
Should you do select to remain, head all the way down to Avra Taverna Restaurant or their second restaurant Avli (that’s nearer to the shore). The Greek dishes are unbelievable; particularly the baked feta and the house owners (two twin brothers are so welcoming). You’ll find it irresistible.
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7.) Dominicale
For a number of the greatest seafood on Zakynthos, head to Dominicale Sea Meals that’s so good. Round a 7-minute drive from Zakynthos City, Dominicale Sea Meals has a spread of freshly-caught seafood that’s simply so tasty.
Sure, it’s fairly a bit dearer than a number of the different eating places on the town however it’s properly value it; particularly for a deal with.
We liked the entire lobster and pasta. So good!
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8.) Cameo Island
Simply off Laganas, Cameo Island is a tiny little island that’s hooked up to the Laganas space of Zakynthos by way of a small footbridge.
Over time, the seaside bar has been just a little gem of a spot to go to for a fast drink or relax on their intimate little shoreline.
Sure, you’ll have to pay a small charge to enter, although it’s a small charge that’s value it when you’re spending a while on the island.
That being stated, when you solely plan to spend a couple of minutes on Cameo Island you may wanna give it a miss.
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9.) Marathonisi Island (Turtle Island)
One of many spots we included with our boat journey, exploring Turtle Island is without doubt one of the greatest issues to do in Zakynthos if you wish to see the valuable nesting websites across the Ionian Sea.
As soon as right here, spend a while on the seaside, take a while to relax and look out for the hatching websites which might be protected across the island.
They’re sometimes protected by picket guards that you just’ll spot with ease.
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10.) West Coat Boat Tour
For us, it’s the shoreline that makes the island so particular and is well top-of-the-line issues to do in Zakynthos.
We booked with Massive Blue Boat Leases and liked it. We included; Porto Vromi, Kampi-Schiza, Porto Limnionas, Porto Roxa, Korakonisi, Agalas Caves, Pischines, Myzithres, Keri Caves, the arches and the waters round Keri Seaside multi functional tour. It was wonderful.
Now, what I’d say is that when you plan to rent your personal boat, make certain to incorporate Navagio Seaside as a cease and never a sole vacation spot. You see, Navagio is completely lovely however it might probably get unbearably busy within the busy summer time months.
Plus, there’s a heap of beautiful bays, coves and caves to discover all alongside the west coast of Zakynthos.
Afterwards, ask your skipper (when you’re in a non-public boat) to cease off for lunch at Porto Limnionas Tavern. It’s a quaint little place the place you possibly can seize a number of the greatest souvlaki and home made chips on the entire of Zakynthos.
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11.) Zakynthos City
Zakynthos City is the biggest city to go to on the island.
Full of native outlets, lovely church buildings and a heap of bars and eating places, it’s the sort of place that’s properly value visiting for a day and early night chunk to eat.
We liked the unfussy, Stathmos, for his or her scrumptious Greek meals. Their recent fish is completely scrumptious.
Afterwards, make sure to go to the Bochali Venetian Fort that’s simply exterior the harbourfront space of Zakynthos City itself.
The citadel sits on a tall hill overlooking the ocean and is a fairly attractive place to be taught extra concerning the historic Venetians that when dominated the island.
You’ll get to be taught masses concerning the historical past and peek behind the partitions of the fortress itself.
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12.) Callinico Vineyard Museum
Round a 10-15 minute drive from Zakynthos City, the Callinico Vineyard Museum is a good stopping level to make for just a little wine tasting and be taught extra about wine manufacturing on the island.
Better of all, their cellars home an enormous quantity of wines which might be produced on the island and simply packed in your baggage to get pleasure from at house. Costs are completely cheap and properly value stopping by for some native favourites.
13.) Myzithres Viewpoint
One other nice viewpoint from the west coast of the island is from Myzithres Viewpoint, the place you possibly can see essentially the most dramatic views over the cliffs and throughout the Ionian Sea.
To get right here, you’ll need to park up close to Keri Lighthouse (the view under) and be part of the dust highway (by way of foot or quad bike) to the cliff edge. The views are attractive.
Once more, like most spots of the west coast, Myzithres Viewpoint may be very harmful. That is very true as there are not any boundaries stopping you from falling off the sting. Be very cautious.
Not fancying a typical resort keep? Test into Logothetis Natural Farm, a working farm that has a number of rustic c Greek homes on its property. They’re completely quaint and delightful.
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14.) Laganas
Should you’re wanting just a little break from the beautiful nature and need a fairly full of life evening in town, then Laganas is likely to be the spot for you. It’s obtained all the pieces from bars, taverns, and nightclubs that keep open till the wee hours of the morning.
Sure, it might probably get fairly loud and lairy but when that’s what you’re on the lookout for you’ll find it irresistible right here. Although, if that doesn’t sound like your concept of enjoyable, you may need to keep away within the later evenings.
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