Zakynthos Greece, Zante

Welcome to Zante, Zakynthos Island, Greece, Ionian

Zakynthos Greece is also called Zante and is part of the Ionian Islands. It has beautiful sandy beaches with crystalline waters which attract thousands of visitors every year. Also it is famous for the endangered species of the sea turtle Caretta-Caretta which comes during the reproduction period to lay their eggs on the soft golden sand beaches of the island. The island is located south of Kefalonia.

This section of Zakynthos Island provides much information: pictures, map, villages, history, museums, architecture, excursions, weather and a large range of hotels in Zante.

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:: HOTEL ON ZAKYNTHOS - Strada Marina

Strada Marina hotel is located in the centre of town. It has its view to the deep blue Ionian sea, while it is found just in front of the central harbour of island.Newly renovated , combining the tradition with the modern requirements of stay, it is ready to serve you, offering to you memorable holidays.

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Latest Zakynthos Island updates:

:: Latest reviews (44 total reviews)

- Nice litlle island (23-06-2009)
- Laid back island and friendly (15-06-2009)
- Protect the sea turtles (02-06-2009)
- Misunderstood island with gorgeous beaches (16-05-2009)

:: Latest pictures uploaded by members (538 total photos)

:: Latest news & Events

- Local celebration of Saint Nicolaos (08/05)
- Restoration of Agia Mavra (04/05)
- Young kids cleaned Kalamaki beach (14/04)
- Daily cleanings in Laganas beaches (25/02)
- An earthquake of 3,9 hit this morning (02/02)

Some Zakynthos topics of interest

:: The Caretta Caretta

The loggerhead sea turtle known as the Caretta-Caretta has become an endangered specie that can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea. The turtles where leading a peaceful existence in the waters and beaches of Zakynthos (Zante) but the extension and growth of touristy industry has interrupted their natural rhythms

:: The Villages of Zante

Many beautiful and picturesque villages can be found in magical Zakynthos (also called Zante). The mountainous villages of the island are particularly traditional and have kept superb old mansions which have survived the earthquakes of 1953. Lovely fishing villages are embellishing the coastline of the island and are built near the wonderful beaches. Check for Zakynthos Town, Maherado, Keri and others...

:: The beaches

The superb beaches of Zakynthos Greece are famous in Greece for their unspoiled beauty and their mirror-like emerald waters. The most famous beach of the island is the wonderful Navagio Beach (Shipwreck beach) which has fine white volcanic sand, turquoise waters and the remains of a ship which are emerging from its perfect sand. Other great beaches are: Agios Nikolaos , Porto Zoro , Gerakas, Marathia, Laganas, Kalamaki, Tsilivi, Alykes & Alykanas and many others...

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