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Most beautiful beaches I have ever seen
Date: Feb 25, 2008
Zakynthos Review:
Suervey by: Mare Fager
Nationality: swedish
Age: 39
Date on the island/area: from 15-05-2007 to 05-06-2007
How many countries have you visited?
11-15
Which method of transportation did you use to get to the island/area?
Plane
Comments about the Trip:: Easy 3 hour non stop flight Stockholm-Zakynthos
What did you use to research information about the island/area?
Internet and the library in Sweden
Which of the following assisted you in choosing Greece, and especially this particular island/area, as a vacation destination?
Recommended By Friends /Discovered On The Internet
What is your opinion about some of the attractions of the island/area?
The most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, and a variety of landscape, from lush green hills and planes with long sandy beaches to harsh
mountains and steep 200 metres high cliffs and stone and pebble beaches and lagoons.
Most of the villages have many new buildings but all very neatly built with the tiled roofs and pretty gardens. Only a few villages are old and restored.
Nightlife of big variety all from small bars and lounges to greek and english style night clubs. Plenty of taverns, a few topquality restaurants(Komis Fish in the town, Olympic Kitchen in Alikes, Portokali
in Argassi and Kostas Brother in Vassilikos). There are some ancient sites,Mycenian graves and a well from Herodotos time but most interesting is the
National Marine Park in Laganas Bay and Vassilikos. The giant sea tutrle Caretta caretta is a must to see!
What is your opinion about the local food and your dining experience in general?
The general quality of food is above average but in many taverns very similar, you have to ask locals to get to know the special places because they do exist but sometimes difficult to see them between all the other places. There are some small coffee bars that really make a difference like Panino in the center of Zakynthos town and Nikos bar at Porto Roma beach in Vassilikos. They are also cheaper than the other ones. Generally coffee is too expensive in Zakynthos!
Favorite things about the island/area:
Best Beaches : Porto Roma, Dafni, Limiona
Best Villages : Loucha, Gyri
Best Activity : Turtle safari, snorkeling, diving
Best Bar/Pub/Club : Portokali
What do you feel the authorities could do to improve the services ofthe island/area?
Fix the roads, organise the collecting of the recycling better, its a shame to see all the plastic bottles in the normal rubbish bins.
Do you have any recommendations for future visitors to the island/area?
Look for off season times, Zakynthos is just fantastic in may-june and september, find a small house to rent on your own, it is usually cheaper than a hotelroom, especially if you are 4-6 persons, ask for information about paths or places to go on bicycle, that is a beautiful experience.
If given the opportunity would you visit the island/area again?
Yes
Would you recommend this island/area to others?
Yes
How would you rate the overall quality/organization/services of this island/area in comparison with other countries that you have visited?
8/10
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Zakynthos Topic: General
Location: Zakynthos
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