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Voyage to the Blue Grotto

You will go on a 5-hour excursion to the Blue Grottoes. They are located on Skinari Cape 35 kilometers from Zakynthos. They have the form of arches located above the water surface. You will pay 25 euros for the tour. You will board the pleasure boat. Your exciting walk will start. You will see dolphins during the voyage. They will jump out of the sea waves. After you get to the grottoes, you will admire the turquoise water inside them.
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If there is no storm, you can even swim and dive here. The boat will not come ashore in bad weather. However, you will have the opportunity to look at an interesting natural phenomenon. There is one gap between the arches of the Blue Grottoes. It's hard to see it. The waves are covering the rock during the surf. Water begins to gush from this gap. The fountain has a great height.

Visit the Bay of Laganas

You can take a walk to the Bay of Laganas in August. Huge turtles come here from Africa to breed for 30 days. They have a weight of 180 kilograms. They lay their eggs in the warm sand at night. You will sail along the coast of the island, admiring the beauty of its landscape, and watch the underwater world through the glass bottom of the boat. After you reach the bay, you will walk along the beach. It has a length of 5 kilometers. You will swim in the emerald waves and go on a turtle tour. You will also cross the bridge and reach the protected island of Agios Sostis. You will pay 4 euros. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Mount Scopus Climbing

If you like to visit natural attractions, then pay attention to Scopus Mount. Its height is 500 meters. It is located in the eastern part of the island near Zakynthos. You should climb it for the sake of a fantastic landscape. However, you will have to go on a steep winding dirt road. After you reach the top, you will enjoy a magnificent panorama of the picturesque surroundings and visit the ancient monastery.
Zakynthos Harbour

Journey to the Kerì Caves

You will become a passenger of a boat or motorboat in the port of Zakynthos to get to the Kerì Caves complex. You can get here only by sea. The blue hue of the natural attraction and the clear water surface will amaze you. You will see numerous bats during the tour of the caves. You can also swim with flippers and a mask, or go scuba diving. You will see beautiful corals, various fish, giant Caretta turtles, seals, and sea urchins.
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Thrilling Jeep Safari Tour

The village of Kiliomenos is located in the mountains 17 kilometers from the island's capital. There is a Church of Agios Nikolaos here. It is one of the places where you will go on a sightseeing tour of Zakynthos. It's called a jeep safari. You and a tourist group of 6-8 people will go on mountain routes, dusty roads and complete off-road while sitting in an SUV in hot weather. In addition to visiting Kiliomenos, you will see the main attractions of the island, wineries, and bays. You can also take a dip in the sea and have dinner in the local tavern. You will taste Greek cuisine here.
Zakynthos Town

Fun at the Water Village Aqua Park

Large Aqua Park Water Village with colorful slides is located near the city. Its area is 40 thousand square kilometers. You will spend an unforgettable day here. You will choose entertainment based on your preferences here. You will relax in the Jacuzzi and take advantage of the attraction "Lazy River". You will relax here, sitting on an inflatable circle. You can also go for a swim in the pool, play mini-golf and go for a ride on the kart. If you want more extreme and thrills, then you can ride on giant water slides and rides. These are "Black Hole", "Crazy Hill" and "Kamikaze".
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