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Created: Friday, November 15, 2024

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Zakynthos, also called Zante, is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, off the west coast of Greece. While Ios and Kos are associated with partying, and Rhodes and Crete with families, Zakynthos is something in between. The majority of all beaches, towns, etc., are along the south and east coasts, as the west and north coasts are extremely mountainous often with cliffs dropping many hundreds of feet straight into the sea. Zakynthos is not so much an island for children. Most resorts there are relatively low-key and tourist booths offers excursions to neighboring islands or the Greek mainland . It is an island where mountainside villages and hidden coves await discovery by the discerning traveller. It is well worth hiring a car. Enjoy of: Round the Island Circuit. Due to the small size of the island, with a rental car it's perfectly possible to drive a complete lap of the island stopping at some interesting places on the way. Drive north along the coast road and visit Tsilivi. Continue past Alykes and Alykanes. The scenery gets more impressive as you climb towards the mountains. From there you traverse the north coast passing Navagio (aka shipwreck) and the viewing platform and Volimes in the mountains where local arts and crafts can be bought. To the west coast travelling south the bay of Limnionas is extremely pretty and quiet Further south from there you have Kampi with stunning clifftop views and eventually Keri lighthouse with more stunning views, especially at sunset. Scuba Diving. Although, like the rest of Greece, the area is devoid of fish due to massive overfishing, the south of the island has a few decent sites such as "The Arch" and Keri Caves. Numerous dive operators work out of Laganas, Keri, and elsewhere. Turtle Spotting. The endangered loggerhead turtle uses the beaches for its nesting and a marine reserve has been established in the south around the Laganas Bay to protect these (although it appears to be completely ignored outside tourist season) Many outfits in Laganas, Kalamaki and even Vassilikos offer short or full day trips including swim stops to look for these turtles.

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Marelen Hotel Zakynthos 8.7 Very good

Kalamaki - At 8.6 km from the centreHALF BOARDBox 6, Kalamaki, Kalamaki 29100 Superior Room (Balcony or Terrace)

Located in Kalamaki, 300 metres from Kalamaki Beach, Marelen Hotel Zakynthos provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster. At Marelen Hotel Zakynthos each room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Marelen Hotel Zakynthos offers a hot tub. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Laganas Beach is 2 km from the hotel, while Agios Dionysios Church is 5.6 km away. Zakynthos International Airport is 1 km from the property.

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