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Zakynthos Island

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Information	Details
Name	Zakynthos (Zante in Italian)
Location	Ionian Sea, part of the Ionian Islands, west of mainland Greece
Area	Around 405 km²
Population	Around 40,000 inhabitants
Capital	Zakynthos Town (Zante Town)
Official language	Greek
Currency	Euro (€)
Maximum altitude	758 m (Mount Vrachionas)
Climate	Mediterranean (hot and dry summers, mild and wet winters)
Local currency	Euro (€)
Main attractions	Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach), Blue Caves, beaches of Laganas, Kalamaki, and Gerakas, Marathonisi Island (Turtle Island), National Marine Park of Zakynthos, Monastery of Anafonitria, Bochali Hill
Economy	Tourism, agriculture (olive oil, wine, citrus fruits), fishing
Airport	Zakynthos International Airport “Dionysios Solomos” (ZTH)
Main port	Port of Zakynthos Town
Famous for	Iconic Navagio Beach with the shipwreck, sea turtles (Caretta caretta), vibrant nightlife in Laganas, clear blue waters, and scenic coastal landscapes
Popular activities	Beach activities, boat trips to Navagio Beach and Blue Caves, snorkeling and diving, turtle-spotting tours, hiking, exploring traditional villages, nightlife in tourist areas like Laganas
Unique features	Famous for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic coastal cliffs, Zakynthos is home to protected nesting areas for endangered sea turtles (Caretta caretta); the island offers a mix of vibrant nightlife and tranquil natural settings, making it popular with both party-goers and nature lovers
History and culture	Rich in cultural heritage with Venetian, French, and British influences; known for its traditional music, especially serenades (kantades), and local festivals; has a long history dating back to ancient Greece, with ties to mythological figures and a legacy that includes art, literature, and traditional crafts

Zakynthos Island

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Zakynthos, we find it in the Archipelago of the Ionian Islands, the southernmost of all less than ten nautical miles from the Peloponnese. It is suitable for any type of public, for a family vacation where the little ones can have fun, for a couple’s vacation with its cliffs where you can swear eternal love with a romantic sunset in the background, or for young people given its lively nightlife.

A true earthly paradise, immaculate cliffs that rise above the sea, mountains dotted with woods, rolling hills of Mediterranean scrub, fertile plains, rocky coasts with corners where you can spend hours basking in the sun, all surrounded by a clean, clear sea with a thousand shades of turquoise.

An exceptional mix of history, myth and nature, the Goddess of hunting Artemis was born here, who loved to wander through the green forests together with her brother Apollo. Getting to Zante is really very simple, consult our guide to plan your vacation. Also discover what to see in Zakynthos and immerse yourself in everything this wonderful island can offer you.

Zakynthos beaches are considered among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. How can we not mention the legendary Shipwreck Beach, symbol of Greece, or the enchanting Gerakas Beach, where the Caretta-Caretta turtles go to nest and the hatching of their eggs is one of the most beautiful experiences to live. The magical Blue Caves and the Keri Caves are also certainly worth a visit.

For a complete holiday, put Zakynthos on the list of Greek islands to see, an island where you will find everything you are looking for a super holiday!