Southernmost of the Ionian Islands, Zakynthos holidays offer a combination of beautiful beaches and picturesque villages which become more and more popular with holidaymakers each year. Offering some outstanding countryside, the mountainous interior of Zakynthos is home to a number of traditional farming communities while the shorelines are populated by small fishing villages. Zakynthos, which is also known as Zante, has a fascinating history, where it has been controlled by a number of civilizations including the Venetians who referred to Zakynthos as the Flower of the orient.

Explore Zakynthos Island during your holiday

For those looking to step away from the beach during their Zakynthos holiday, the island has plenty to offer. Zakynthos town on the eastern side of the island offers a range of sites as well as a lively atmosphere; the town’s attractive waterfront is also popular with holidaymakers. The main holiday resort in Zakynthos is Laganas in the south of the island, an area also famous for its population of loggerhead turtles who lay their eggs on the Laganas Beach as well as the bay of Kalamaki. On the northen coast of Zakynthos you’ll found the holiday resorts of Tsilivi and Alykes. Particularly of note, in Tsilivi is the old Venetian observatory as well as the great beach which makes it popular for family holidays.

Zakynthos beach holidays

During your Zakynthos holiday do not miss out on exploring the western coast of Zakynthos, home to some of the most beautiful beaches including Navagio or Shipwreck Bay, accessible only by boat, which is one of the most famous beaches in Greece. The entire coast of Zakynthos is surrounded by beaches, so whether you are looking to spend your holiday swimming, partaking in water sports or just soaking in the sun, you will be sure to find it during your Zakynthos Holiday.

A selection of Zakynthos hotels:

Louis Zante Beach

• Zakynthos, Laganas Bay - Greek Islands
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7 nights from £579 on All Inclusive

Set in more than 200 acres of forest land, this hotel has a wonderful location on the 9-mile sandy sweep of Laganas Bay and is only a two minute drive from the night ... [more]

Iberostar Plagos Beach

• Zakynthos, Tsilivi - Greek Islands
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7 nights from £495 on All Inclusive

This 4-star hotel on the north coast is popular with families. The sandy Amboula Beach is 300 metres away and it is just over four miles from attractive Zakynthos Town... [more]