Holidays in Zante

Looking for a summer holiday to remember with amazing beaches, scrumptious food and friendly locals? Then head straight to the stunning Greek island of Zante also known as Zakynthos. Summer holidays in Zante appeal to everyone young or old, singles or families there's the perfect resort to on this Mediterranean gem to suit you.

Zante's resorts can be quite contrasting but the one thing that they all have in common is the tempting soft sandy beaches and calm sparkling waters. Another great thing about taking your holidays in Zante is the ease of getting around from one resort to the other enabling you to sample the whole island during your stay. Each resort has car hire agencies offering you a selection of vehicles and some will even plan out routes of interest for you such as a birds eye view of smugglers cove, the best sunsets on the island and picture perfect hillside villages.

The liveliest resort in Zante is Laganas which is mainly popular with young revellers who flock there to relax on the beach during the day and then party the night away until dawn. The main street is awash with packed clubs that regularly play host to international DJ's. Being such a large resort there is a number of families that head here in the summer although they generally tend to stay on the outskirts of the resort.

Kalamaki is a resort popular with families and couples that is only a couple of miles away from Laganas. A flat sandy beach is perfect for soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine and letting the children run wild. With an array of fantastic restaurants to choose from as well as a selection of bars it's the perfect place to while away your evenings. If you fancy something a bit more energetic a short taxi ride or stroll would take you into the centre of Laganas.

Argassi takes you to the south coast of the island, with a chilled out and sophisticated ambiance alongside stunning views of lush forested hillsides and olive groves it is so easy to see why this resort appeals to everyone. Within Argassi there is a host of cafes, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops to be enjoyed around the clock. Being only three miles from Zante Town, you're in prime location to pick up some gorgeous items from the chic boutiques in the capital or enjoy an evening in trendy café bars and people watch.

If you're looking for somewhere that is lively but not in the same league as Laganas then head to Tsilivi on the north east coast. Groups, families and couples flock there year after year to enjoy the miles of soft sandy beaches and secluded coves in this vibrant town. Nightlife here is lively in a family orientated way and has an array of bars and clubs that are full of fun and laughter. There is a mouth watering selection of eateries in Tsilivi to suit all taste buds

Alykes and Alikanas are neighbouring resorts that offer peace and tranquillity. Cashmere soft sandy beaches await you here along with compact resort centres housing souvenir shops and eateries. Nightlife here is fairly laid back with a large selection of bars and tavernas to choose from and staff greeting you like long lost friends. The great thing about these two resorts is that it is only a short stroll from one to the other and you can even take an enchanting horse drawn carriage between them.

As well as an exceptional choice of resorts with glorious beaches, holidays in Zakynthos also provide numerous fun filled excursions to help you while away your holidays in the Greek sunshine.