Zante Island Tour

Without question Navagio beach (Shipwreck beach) is the most beautiful beach of the island and one of the most photographed beaches in the world.

The crystal blue color of the sea, together with the white sand and the steep cliffs  surrounding, are consisting an amazing site. In 1982 a small cargo ship aground  there, and since then its rusty keel “decorates” perfectly the beach.

The only way to get to the beach is by boat. There are daily cruises, which you can join that  starts from Agios Nikolaos Volimon port and get a chance to combine a visit to Blue Caves on your way to Navagio beach.

Xigia Beach is one of Zakynthos less advertised beaches. Maybe because it is not easily accessed since some walking down is involved…

Xigia is a great discovery. Some 6kms Northwest of Alykes on the west coast of the island, the so called rocky coast, a small secluded heaven is well hidden away.

Looking down to it from the top of the hill the view is breathtaking.

A tiny sandy beach with fine golden sand and clear turquoise waters with sulphur inviting everyone for a dive in.

Xigia is a definite must for those wanting to experience the real Zante!

Holy Monastery of Panagia Anafonitria, dedicated to Virgin Mary, is a Byzantine monument with interesting architecture. It was founded in the middle of the 15th century, during the Venetian occupation of the island.  The Monastery was built in the middle of the 15th century in honour of Panagia Vrefokratoussa (Virgin Holder of the Newborn) but took its name after the miraculous icon of Our Virgin Anafonitria it is housing. This icon was brought to the monastery from Constantinople, when the town was captured by the Turks. Several buildings are forming this monastery, as well as a tower that was built for defensive reasons and is used today as a belfry

The village of Maherado is the second largest village of Zakynthos with a population of about 1,000 inhabitants most of whom are engaged in agriculture and farming. The beautiful mountainous village is located 10 km south of Zakynthos Town. Its main attraction is the 14th century Church of Agia Mavra with its impressive Venetian belfry and collection of fine frescoes and icons. The church is famous for housing the miraculous icon of Agia Mavra which is surrounded by various offerings among which is the valuable and beautiful jewel of Queen Olga. Source: www.greeka.com

Zakynthos Town is the main town on the island,

Zante town is the capital and commercial center of the island, with interesting museums and a Venetian Castle on top of the hill above.. The houses, shops and buildings were rebuilt in the traditional Venetian Style after the destructive earthquake of 1953, that ruined the majority of the buildings in Zante town and forced the inhabitants to rebuilt them, giving significant emphasis on the protection against earthquakes.

Return to Kefalonia (Pesada port)

Drop off at the hotel or at the closest drop off point.