Zakynthos Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Zakynthos vacation

Zante, shipreck Blue caves1 Shipwreck_3 Balcony hotel Laganas by night
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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Maryland 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos/Maryland
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I found Maryland on the main road of Tsilivi. It is like a small amusement park. Maryland consists of:
1. The reptile house which was established in 1995. This is a place where I took photos...
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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Dionyssos Grill 4 stars (1 comment)
Restaurant Review: Dionyssos Grill
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had one of the greatest greek souvlaki course’s ever in this restaurant! It is a romantic place with friendly atmosphere, greek music playing along, high quality and variety of greek food with... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Jocker’s Cocktail bar & Night Club 3 stars (1 comment)
Club Review: Jocker’s Cocktail bar & Night Club
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
On the main road of Tsilivi I found this laser cocktail bar! I attended some exclusive laser show events there at very welcome and friendly atmosphere! I enjoyed the nice music from the 80’s,... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Passage to India restaurant 5 stars (2 comments)
Restaurant Review: Passage to India
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This restaurant caught my eye from the very first time I saw it on the main road of Tsilivi! It is a traditional Indian and Chinese restaurant for exotic tastes! It is the most reliable and... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
The shipwreck of Zante 5 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is the most popular place in Zante. An old, abandoned ship surrounded by massive rocks.There is two ways to get there. Either by boat or car. The first choice is the most recommended because you can access the ship at close and have a swim. It is one of the most photographed places in the... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Manifestations in Zante 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of the greatest manifestations in Zante is in August 23rd every year. It’s the celebration of Saint Deionizes – who is the protector of the island. Great many Christian believers from all over Greece visit the island for this celebration. They gather in St. Deionizes’ church and... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Going out in Zante 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In Zante I found everything! From a simple walk to the beach or night clubbing till early in the morning.
For a more quite situation I chose Tsilivi village with the great many restaurants and cafes, pups and karaoke cafes!! Friends Café was superb and more than a cafe! What a great...
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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Food and delectables of Zante 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
There are great many restaurants, tavernas, snack bars or even well known fast foods in every single village, near the beaches and anywhere in Zante. It is very well organized! In the town you can try rabbit. Going to the southern side of the island, I tried delicious fresh roasted fish at Keri... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 21, 2008
Beaches in Zante 5 stars
Travel Tip: Beaches of Zante

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration if I told you that all the beaches in the island of Zante are superb and suitable for swimming, relaxation,tan and fun! The ones I chose for swimming are sandy in... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 19, 2008
A crazy place! 2 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of the places I didn’t really like in Zante was Laganas. It is known as the notorious place of Zante! This place is popular for the numerous night clubs, bars, touristic shops, beach pubs and restaurants, not to mention the extreme people! I’m not that fond of this craziness and I... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 19, 2008
Caretta-Caretta turtles! 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Gerakas
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Gerakas, is one of the most famous sandy beaches in Zante! I had read and told by relatives and friends about this beach until I got there – thankfully! Gerakas, is known for the Caretta-Caretta... [more]

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johngreek
Globetrotter
Feb 19, 2008
Magic! 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of the most fascinating and extremely beautiful places that I explored in Zante , are the blue caves.
Traveling to the very north of Zante, I made my way to the beautiful cape of Shinari. There from I took one of the many small boats that lead to the spectacular Blue Caves. It takes...
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LucyHB
Globetrotter
Nov 7, 2007
Zakynthos Island 2 stars
Travel Tip: Zakynthos
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The island of Zakynthos, or Zante as it is sometimes known, has developed something of a reputation for hosting drunken Brits abroad, who spend their time downing shots, dancing on tables and being sick in gutters. If that´s your idea of fun, then you should head for the town of Laganas, which... [more]

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