Belief me after I say that Greece is a particular place! Not solely does it have some extremely historic cities like Athens, nevertheless it additionally has a load of epic locations dotted all throughout the nation. That being mentioned, for me, it’s the beautiful Greek islands which are completely lovely and may’t be missed on any journey to Greece. That is very true relating to all the perfect 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! The truth is, I’d go so far as saying it’s one in all 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 should you’re planning to drive or boat across the island.
Have a look, under, at the perfect issues to do in Zakynthos. Get pleasure from your Greek journey!
1.) Discover the Navagio Seaside (Shipwreck Cove)
Yup, it virtually appears to be like 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 a part of an unimaginable boat tour round Zakynthos (or rent your individual). That being mentioned, you’ll be able to ebook this beautiful, small group boat tour across the coast and the skippers are so well-informed to take you to the perfect spots.
Costs fluctuate considerably and might 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 should 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 choice and what’s essential 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 high of the cliff and cease for a stunning sundown view throughout the Ionian Sea. It’s really unimaginable 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 simple to drive to this viewpoint and there’s somewhat little bit of parking, too. Head right here round 1-2 hours earlier than sundown and take within the beautiful 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 plenty of folks nonetheless strolling this route however it may be extraordinarily harmful and has, sadly, claimed lives previously. At all times be smart, 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 finest issues to do in Zakynthos for sundown views and a yummy dinner.
Ebook a desk round sundown and watch probably the most superb sundown; all while consuming by means 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 unimaginable locations to go to on the island that you just’ll be spoilt for alternative. The truth is, it may be onerous to slender down just some of the perfect issues to do in Zakynthos on one journey.
So, like I mentioned when visiting spots like Navagio Seaside, it’s finest to get your self a ship. This manner, you’ll be able to 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 crammed with unimaginable 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 couple of afternoons right here and the meals is unimaginable. Now, you do must spend over €100 euros to make use of their cove/loungers however that is simply finished if two of you go for lunch and get a couple of drinks.
We’d undoubtedly advocate 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 finest 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 adorned with frescos.
It’ll solely take round 30-minutes to completely discover the monastery, which, makes it simple as a cease en route throughout the western shoreline.
If you happen to’re on the lookout for a stunning place to remain, verify into Olea All Suites. We spent a couple of weeks right here and liked it right here. The swim-up swimming pools are unimaginable.
If you happen to 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 unimaginable; particularly the baked feta and the homeowners (two twin brothers are so welcoming). You’ll find it irresistible.
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7.) Dominicale
For among the finest 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 among the different eating places on the town nevertheless it’s effectively 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 connected to the Laganas space of Zakynthos through a small footbridge.
Over time, the seaside bar has been somewhat 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 payment to enter, although it’s a small payment that’s value it should you’re spending a while on the island.
That being mentioned, should 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 finest issues to do in Zakynthos if you wish to see the dear 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 are protected across the island.
They’re usually 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 definitely top-of-the-line issues to do in Zakynthos.
We booked with Large 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 superb.
Now, what I’d say is that should you plan to rent your individual boat, be sure 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 season 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 (should you’re in a personal boat) to cease off for lunch at Porto Limnionas Tavern. It’s a quaint little place the place you’ll be able to seize among the finest souvlaki and do-it-yourself 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.
Crammed with native outlets, lovely church buildings and a heap of bars and eating places, it’s the type of place that’s effectively 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, be sure you go to the Bochali Venetian Fort that’s simply outdoors the harbourfront space of Zakynthos City itself.
The fort sits on a tall hill overlooking the ocean and is a fairly beautiful place to be taught extra in regards to the historic Venetians that after dominated the island.
You’ll get to be taught hundreds in regards to 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 somewhat wine tasting and be taught extra about wine manufacturing on the island.
Better of all, their cellars home an enormous quantity of wines which are produced on the island and simply packed in your baggage to take pleasure in at residence. Costs are completely affordable and effectively 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’ll be able to see probably the most dramatic views over the cliffs and throughout the Ionian Sea.
To get right here, you will want to park up close to Keri Lighthouse (the view under) and be a part of the grime highway (through foot or quad bike) to the cliff edge. The views are beautiful.
Once more, like most spots of the west coast, Myzithres Viewpoint might be very harmful. That is very true as there aren’t any obstacles stopping you from falling off the sting. Be very cautious.
Not fancying a typical resort keep? Verify into Logothetis Natural Farm, a working farm that has a choice of rustic c Greek homes on its property. They’re completely quaint and exquisite.
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14.) Laganas
If you happen to’re wanting somewhat break from the beautiful nature and need a fairly vigorous evening in town, then Laganas is likely to be the spot for you. It’s obtained the whole lot 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 thought of enjoyable, you may need to keep away within the later evenings.
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