What to Visit in Zante

Louis Hotels
Zante island, Greece
3 min readJul 16, 2014

Zakynthos, the magical Ionian Island, is rich with sights and interesting landmarks to visit offering its visitors an ample amount of things to do and places to visit, the basic ingredients for an unforgettable holiday! The island is well-known for its golden sandy beaches and turquoise waters and rich culture and tradition! Enjoy your stay!

Where to Stay-Louis Zante Beach Hotel

The first thing that comes to mind when organising a holiday is where to stay! Look no further, the four-star Louis Zante Beach Hotel is your best option! Ideally located in the middle of Laganas Bay, the most famed beach on the island and known for being the nesting spot for the Caretta-Caretta turtles, Louis Zante Beach Hotel offers its guests first class service and facilities! You have the chance to enjoy delightful days on the beach or pool, be pampered by experienced and friendly staff, enjoy scrumptious delights from the variety of in-house restaurants and have and unforgettable holiday!

Shipwreck-Navagio

Without a doubt, the shipwreck found in Zakynthos waters, is the island’s most impressive and famed landmark! The renowned shipwreck is also known as Navagio as well as Smuggler’s Cove! There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t seen a picture of Zakynthos shipwreck, as it has become the island’s trademark! The fabulous cove gained immense value when a ship was stranded about two decades ago after hitting on rocks in the sea during a storm. According to rumours, the ship was attempting to flee the Greek Navy as it was smuggling cigarettes. The shipwreck is positioned in the midst of a breathtaking pebbled white beach that is enclosed and surrounded by grand steep cliffs! The most amazing feature is the crystal-blue clear waters! The renowned shipwreck can be viewed in two ways, either by viewing it from above or by taking a boat trip.

The church dedicated to Saint Dionysios is considered the most loved and important church in Zakynthos, as the saint is the island’s patron saint! In actuality Saint Dionysios body is kept within the church, is a silver casket! The church was founded in 1708 and underwent renovated in 2000. The church strong and grand structure was constructed during the Venetian reign on the island and its impressive bell tower is a direct copy of a famed Venetian church found in Venice named Saint Marco!

The prominent Solomos and Kavlos Museum lies in the capital town of the island on Saint Markos Square. The museum is considered as one of the most important museums in Greece and its culture, as it is dedicated to its most famed poet and author of the Geek National Anthem, Dionysios Solomos! In the museum you will have the chance to view the Greek poet’s tomb and the collection includes a wide range of his most precious and personal belongings. The museum also exhibits the personal belongings of other prominent Greek artists and poets, such as Xenopoulos and Romas, who are both famed for their art and literature! Finally, visitors will view a collection of clothing, portraits, furniture and photographs originating from the Venetian era. The entire collection is outstanding and well worth your visit!

Zakynthos has become so popular amongst travellers because it offers its visitors a variety of features, thus satisfying all types of tourists! Enjoy your holidays!

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