The Awesome Island of Zante
Seek adventure in a new, foreign place to bring the zest of life back into you! The beautiful, sun-kissed island of Zakynthos, Greece is simply awe-inspiring. A vacation to this Ionian island will be one that you will be telling your grandchildren about. Fast becoming the hottest tourist destination in Europe, Zakynthos, or Zante, is nature at its most magnificent. The island is rich in cultural heritage, influenced by major European countries throughout the centuries. The sun is brilliantly shining down most of the year. It is dotted with warm, soft sandy beaches that are gently lapped with the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean. Rugged cliffs, sweeping pine forests, and gorgeous bays are a nature-lover’s paradise.
Perfect Accommodation
The first thing you will do after selecting the perfect destination for your vacation is choose a hotel. Of course this is one of the most important decisions you will take in planning the ultimate getaway. The Louis Zante Beach Hotel is one of the finest you will find in Zante. It is located just a ten minute stroll from the center of Laganas Bay, that has all the shops, bars and restaurants. The rooms are clean, fresh, and each is attached to a terrace or a balcony that overlooks the glorious Mediterranean Sea or the splendid, flourishing green gardens surrounding the hotel. Whether you are just with your loved one or together with your family accompanied by children, the hotel management will be at your service to make this the most comfortable stay for you. It has a children’s pool, a playground and even the services of a babysitter. Enjoy a game of tennis or do some aerobics, before you head to town for the night. The Louis Zante Beach Hotel will ensure that you have the time of your life.
For party animals
The rustic villages in the north and south of the island will show you just how close the people of Zante are to their traditions. Special events and festivals take place throughout the year to celebrate their culture, in which music holds a special place. In fact, the Zante Jazz Festival was inaugurated in 2009 and attracts music aficionados from all over the world every year. Immerse yourself in the beauty of their culture by wandering through bustling curio shops at the Volimes Town. Pick up a tapestry, ceramic or home linen, all made locally, as a token to bring back home or gift to a friend. Enjoy a mouthwatering local food at Areklia Taverna on Krioneri Road, while the kandathes sing to you as you eat.
Go back in Time
Enter the Solomon Square to find the Church of St.Nikolaos and the Cultural Center of Zakynthos. In the Square, you can also visit the Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos and appreciate sculptures and statues from the Hellenistic and Byzantine period. You can see wall paintings dating all the way back to the 12 and 13th centuries, as well as wood carvings from the 16th century. To view folk art and important manuscripts of the poets Dionysios Solomon and Andreas Kalvos, take a stroll through the Museum Solomos & Kalvos.
Culture, history, and nature, all rolled into one island. Let the magnificent Zakynthos sweep you away with its timeless charm!
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