Zante Holidays
Zante – Beach holiday paradise
Zante, otherwise known as Zakynthos, is a stunningly beautiful Greek island situated in the Ionian Islands. Zante is known for its hot summers and 3,000 hours of sunshine a year making it perfect for holidays in the sun.
Zante is noted for its spectacular beaches, its relaxed atmosphere and warm climate which attract large numbers of British holidaymakers for family holidays each year. Thanks to the many days of warm sunshine Zante makes a perfect destination for last minute family breaks and many enjoy booking cost effective all inclusive holidays to the Greek island.
Zante is the perfect beach holiday with clear crystal waters and soft sandy beaches. Watersports is high on the agenda and Loggerhead turtles can be seen nesting on Zante’s beaches close to Kalamaki and Laganas. For wilder beaches, hidden coves and spectacular cliffs the west coast of Zante is the best place to head for. Family holidays are particularly popular in the resorts of Alykes and Tsilivi whilst Alikanas is an area that reflects the traditional Greek side.
Family breaks in Zante
Taking family holidays to Zante means waterfront tavernas, good restaurants and quality family entertainment with a selection of music bars and discos. The Argassi resort offers a more cosmopolitan but friendly mix of younger tourists. Laganas is the most well known and largest holiday resort on the island for people of all ages with state of the art nightclubs and restaurants.
Some of the most unspoilt villages on the island include Lithakia and Pantokratoras and there are regular boat trips to the famous island off the coast of Zante known as Kefalonia.
Family Activities in Zante
On the many beaches of Zante there is a chance to enjoy banana boat rides, jet ski-ing, pedalos, water skiing, paragliding, windsurfing, scuba diving and canoeing.
There is a range of diving schools on the island which means that scuba diving courses are available with the chance to explore some of the stunning marine life including reefs and underwater caverns.
Zante is an important breeding ground for the Loggerhead turtles, an endangered species, and the national marine park Caretta-Caretta on the island is a preserve for the turtles. It is possible to take a glass bottom boat from Laganas and Kalamaki to watch the turtles swimming in their natural habitat.
Hiking and mountain biking are also popular activities because of the lush green hills and mountains in inland Zante.
It is possible to take a number of highly recommended trips from Zante such as boat trips to the Blue Caves, Smugglers Cove with its historic shipwreck, the ruins of Venetian Castle and the island of Marathonisi. Zante Town is full of cultural and historic sites from museums to churches with a lively port and lots of shops and restaurants.
If you are looking to take family holidays, last minute breaks or all inclusive holidays to Zante then call one of our travel experts at Future Travel who will be able to help you find the best holiday and prices in the market.