Charming Greek villages, sandy coves washed by turquoise waters and nesting loggerhead turtles – holidays to Zante are filled with magical moments.
Flower of the Orient
A part of Greece since 1864, Zante, or Zakynthos, as it’s also known, was given the name ‘Flower of the Orient’ by the Venetians because of its incredibly lush landscape. The island’s interior is filled with luxuriant, rolling hills, covered with olive groves, lemon trees and blooming bougainvillea. And, along the way you can explore traditional villages that seem not to have changed in hundreds of years.
Beautiful sandy beaches
Zante boasts a coastline that rivals, or perhaps even outdoes, its interior, with sandy beaches and hidden inlets, washed by turquoise waters. Smugglers Cove, with its soaring cliffs and sandy bay, is actually considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece.
Loggerhead turtle nesting ground
In July and August, loggerhead turtles flock to Zante to nest. In fact, this island is the most important loggerhead nesting spot in the Mediterranean. Head over to Laganas Beach or Yerakas Beach at sundown and you’ll most likely have a front-row seat for this magical annual event.