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Cosmopitan With Lush Scenery...

Zante holidays are perfect if you want a variety of things to do whilst soaking up the dazzling sunshine which reaches the 30’s in July and August. Also known as Zakynthos, this is one of the largest Ionian islands in Greece. Zante has a welcome mixture of cosmopolitan, historical and traditional Greek themes and welcomes repeat holidaymakers year after year. Famous as a nesting place for its loggerhead turtles (Caretta Caretta) means that there are no night time flights to this enchanting island. The interior land of Zante is beautifully picturesque with an array of olive groves, vineyards and fruit orchids set against the lush hillsides making an explosion of colour. Sunsets are astonishing at various parts of the island and many excursions are available for tourists to witness such beauty.

The capital is Zakynthos Town the perfect place to visit either on a daytime or an evening to soak up the buzzing atmosphere. The main gathering point is Agios Markou Square which is bordered with trendy cafés and beautiful mouth watering tavernas; along with the rest of the town it really comes alive on an evening with the locals as well as tourists. Shopping in this town is a must and an amble down the maze of cobbled side streets will see you passing an array of chic boutiques, expensive jewellery shops, souvenir shops and fruit stalls displaying their vibrantly coloured juicy produce. The Bocholi district of the town is the most beautiful and traditional offering spectacular views over the capital and its Venetian castle. Zante town has a bustling harbour which sees numerous daily boat trips and ferry crossings to the mainland, lined by a promenade of shops and restaurants this is a wonderful place for a leisurely stroll.

 

From Clubbing Resorts To Family Resorts...

Laganas is the largest of Zante’s resorts and is well known as the party capital of the island, this town extremely popular for young and lively holidays due to its many trendy well known night clubs, cocktail bars and dazzling sandy beach offering every type of water sport imaginable. Kalamaki is the neighbouring resort and only a stroll away but is much more relaxed with many families and couples choosing to base their holiday here so that they can sample both sides to the area.

If you are looking for more traditional and laid back Zante holidays, head to Alikes or Alikanas. Families flock to the beaches here as they are a wide stretch of clean golden sand gently sloping into the clear shallow waters. These two small resorts have a great selection of bars, tavernas and restaurants to while away your evenings and plenty of souvenir shops. Short strolls link these pretty resorts or on an evening treat yourself to a horse and cart ride between the two for a touch of fun and romance. Other popular resorts in Zante include Tsilivi with its friendly atmosphere, great beach and range of entertainment and Argassi which only has a narrow shingle beach but the nightlife and entertainment here makes up for it.

 

White Sandy Beaches Set On The Shores Of The Warm, Glistening Ionian Sea...

The main attraction of holidays in Zante is the white sandy beaches that range from quiet and secluded to well developed and lively, all of which are amazing and slope gently down into the warm glistening Ionian Sea. There’s also a number of stunning coves that are only accessible by taking one of the many boat cruises available. A trip to Smugglers Cove is one of the favourites and the shipwreck on these fine sands is the most famous image of Zante and fronts millions of postcards. Village tours are a heart warming experience on this friendly island and offer you the change to meet locals in tiny hillside villages as well as visit ancient churches and monasteries.

If you want to sample Zante and its delights at your own leisure care and mopeds are widely available to hire and give you the opportunity to witness some breathtaking sights and enjoy a meal in an intimate taverna. Zante has an exceptionally wide range of accommodation available to create your prefect summer holiday. If you’re looking for 5* luxury with a range of facilities and all inclusive meal plans it is available here. Self catering apartments are a fabulous choice and give you the chance to sample the many tavernas serving exquisite local and international dishes. Wherever you choose to stay on your holiday you’re sure to have an amazing time on the stunning island of Zante. Book holidays to Zante online here at Late Deals.

 
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