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Zante Holidays
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View All DealsCharming Greek villages, sandy coves washed by turquoise waters and nesting loggerhead turtles – holidays to Zante are filled with memorable moments.
Flower of the Orient
Zante, or Zakynthos as it’s also known, was given the name ‘Flower of the Orient’ by the Venetians because of its colourful landscape. The island’s interior is filled with rolling hills, olive groves, lemon trees and blooming bougainvillea. And, along the way, you can explore traditional villages that haven’t changed in hundreds of years. The whole lot’s easy to reach from Ireland’s Dublin Airport, too – the flight’s around four hours long.
Best for beaches
Zante only deals in good-looking beaches. It’s got a coastline that rivals, or perhaps even outdoes, its handsome interior, with sandy stretches and hidden inlets lapped by clear waters. Smugglers Cove, with its soaring cliffs and sandy bay, is up there with the most beautiful beaches in Greece.
Nesting ground
In July and August, loggerhead turtles flock to Zante to nest. In fact, this island’s one of the most important loggerhead nesting spots in the Mediterranean. Head over to Laganas Beach or Yerakas Beach at sundown, and you’ll see the spot where this unique event takes place.
At a glance
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Watch loggerhead turtles nest on Laganas Beach
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Marvel at the electric-blue waters of the Blue Caves
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Take photos of dramatic Smugglers Cove
Destinations in Zante
Top Destinations
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Laganas
Holidays to Laganas are best known for their Ibiza-style nightlife. But this vibrant town also serves up a great stretch of beach where Zante’s loggerhead turtles come home to roost.
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Alykes
Holidays to Alykes take you to a friendly coastal village in Zante. Here you’ve got a good choice of shopping and nightlife, plus one of the best beaches on the north coast.
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Argassi
Holidays to Argassi take you to Zante’s oldest town, where you’ll find a big beach and a peppy nightlife. And you’re only 5 minutes from the island capital.
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Tsilivi
Holidays to Tsilivi offer a first-class beach, a portfolio of watersports, and plenty for children. No wonder this place is Zante’s most up-and-coming spot.
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Tragaki
Holidays to Tragaki let you turn the ante up and down as you please. The sleepy village is slightly off-trail, but sandy beaches and livelier towns are easy to get to.