City break in Zakynthos Island. Active leisure ideas for Zakynthos Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

In Zakynthos, it is necessary to visit the Bay of Navajo, sometimes also called the "smugglers’ bay". In addition to the most beautiful view that some people consider to be a real visiting card of the island and the cleanest beach, the true "highlight" of this place is the Panayotis ship, which smuggled tobacco from Turkey to Italy, stranded here 40 years ago. You can get here only by water.

You should rent a boat and go explore the island at least for one day. For example, the world-famous Blue Caves, named because of the unusual color of water, are also accessible only from the sea, as well as the Keri Caves. The latter is worth visiting for those, who love the wildlife, as there is an opportunity to see not only the familiar bats but also fur seals, the Caretta turtles, and much Mediterranean fish. Both the Blue Caves and the Keri Caves are beautiful underwater as well, and therefore snorkeling and diving fans should visit this place more than once. If you do not have a diver's license, then you can get training and certification in any of the dive centers on the island. Due to the purity of water and the wealth of the natural world, Zakynthos attracts divers from all over the world.

It's worth spending time on the road to the island of Marathonisi, otherwise called the Turtle Island. This natural object not only resembles a turtle from afar but also serves as a breeding ground for one of the rare species of these inhabitants of the waters, Caretta. However, the island is beautiful and on its own – small olive groves, deserted sand and pebble beaches, coastal caves. The Turtle Island seems to be away from all destructive influence, which civilization brings. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Take a walk to the Keri lighthouse in the southern part of the island – there is an excellent view of Zakynthos. On the observation deck nearby you can find the huge flag of Greece, which until recently was the largest national flag in the world. Wander through the Askos Stone Park, famous for its collection of stone objects, which includes ancient tanks, vessels of different shapes, and troughs. Here is also a zoo with a variety of animals, some of which can be fed and patted. Not far from the park there is a beautiful beach Xigia, next to which a hydrogen sulphide source is located, where any traveler can swim.

If you want, you can explore the beauty of the island on a rented mountain bike. The most beautiful places for bike tours are in the area of ​​Vasilikos hills and a mountain range located east of the island's capital. However, if you prefer to travel on your own two feet, you won’t be disappointed with the variety of walking routes. Olive groves, oak, cypress, and pine forests, rivers, waterfalls, and caves are just some of the natural sites that can be found on the island. Be sure to get to Gerakas Bay, near which is located an almost deserted clean beach – you cannot miss such a natural beauty. Do not forget to visit the National Marine Park.

The nightlife on the island is most active in June-October when the flow of tourists increases. However, you can sit peacefully in a tavern somewhere in the center of Zakynthos and look at the evening dance program at any time. In summer, the noisiest and fun parties until dawn are held where the majority of tourists are – in Argassi, Tsilivi, Laganas, Alykes, and Kalamaki. In Laganas, you can go to BlackandWhite, CherryBay or Zeros. However, in almost every more or less large settlement on the island, there are places for night parties, and coastal restaurants often arrange cool discos right on the beach.