Enjoy miles and miles of soft sandy beaches
Alykanas holidays offer a relaxing break in a traditional Greek village, with miles and miles of soft sandy beaches, surrounded by lush farmland, olive groves and vineyards; holidays to Alykanas are ideal for the whole family. Situated on the beautiful Greek island of Zante, also known as Zakynthos, Alykanas is just thirty minutes from the airport making transfer times nice and short.
There are many coves and bays to explore along the coastline and neighbouring Alykes is just a short walk along the beach, here you will find an alternative selection of shops, tavernas and bars. Water sports are readily available along the beach, from leisurely pedalos to banana boat rides and paragliding for the slightly more adventurous. Alykanas is a beautiful place, nestling by the edge of the Ionian Sea with tavernas, bars and shops scattered amongst traditional houses. The quaint fishing harbour provides an ideal place to sit and watch the world go by and lose yourself in the atmosphere of a typical working day in your Greek surroundings.
Quick Alykanas Tips
The currency used in Alykanas is the Euro
For holidays to Alykanas, you will fly into Zakynthos Airport (ZTH)
Transfers from the airport to Alykanas take approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Greek is the national language of the Greek Islands however English is widely spoken on holidays to Alykanas
The religion on Zante (and the rest of Greece) is Greek Orthodox
As with all holidays to Alykanas try some of the fresh local fish or a typical Greek Mezze
A wonderful warm, traditional Greek welcome
Alykanas holidays can be a little livelier during the peak season with a few bars staying open late, but nearby Alykes has a couple of discos for those that want them.
Walking is extremely popular on holidays in Alykanas with the nearby villages of Planes and Tragaki being particularly pretty. Gerakari is a short climb up the hill behind Alykanas but worth the effort for the staggering views alone, or take a trip round the whole island to make sure you see all the that Zante has to offer. Boat trips are also available to neighbouring islands or the Greek mainland. The people of Alykanas are extremely hospitable and will always offer a wonderful warm welcome, the traditional feel to this resort just adds to the fabulous Greek atmosphere, with just enough activities and night life on hand should you need it. So book your holidays to Alykanas at Latedeals.co.uk now and bag your own little piece of Greece before someone else does.
Top Places to visit
Alykanas Beach
Alykanas gently curving cove slopes down into the crystal clear waters overlooking the dramatic coastline of Kefalonia. Suited to families with children because of the very safe bathing. Watersports have now relocated from Alykes to Alykanas, so there are now a whole range of watersports to keep visitors to Alykanas occupied, such as pedaloes, ringos, paragliding, banana boat and much more!