{"id":24285,"date":"2023-08-26T03:32:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T08:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justwing.it\/?page_id=24285"},"modified":"2024-04-30T20:24:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T01:24:34","slug":"zakynthos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/justwing.it\/greece\/zakynthos\/","title":{"rendered":"Zakynthos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Getting There<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Zakynthos, often also called Zante, is a Greek island part of the Ionian island group found on the west coast of Greece. The island has its own airport, and has direct flights from some European cities including London, Bristol, Amsterdam, Athens, and Rome. For those unable to get a direct flight, there are connection options from Athens.<\/p>\n

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The airport is quite small and not very nice, just something to keep in mind when planning out when to arrive for your flight.<\/p>\n

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If arriving from other Ionian islands, these islands are well connected by ferries. Check directferries or ferryhopper to find out when and where ferries depart from. Zakynthos has a few different ferry ports including Zakynthos town and Port of San Nicolas.<\/p>\n

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Renting a car is the easiest and best way to get around Zakynthos, and really the only way to ensure being able to visit different areas of the island. There are many common car rental companies based at the airport where you can pick-up and drop-off the car. For those who do not want to get a car, many will rent an ATV or scooter. There are also taxis available across the island, but would not be best to depend on if trying to adventure to different areas of the island.<\/p>\n

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In the more concentrated areas, such as Zakynthos town and Laganas, it will be pretty easy to get a taxi. There are taxi lines which are frequented by taxi drivers here, but keep in mind, when in more remote areas, it will be more challenging to get a taxi. In these situations, it is best to save a few taxi numbers and book in advance where feasible to guarantee a driver.<\/p>\n

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Driving in Zakynthos can be nervewracking for a few different reasons. For one, in the busier towns, it feels there are no rules. People will stop on the side of the road with blinkers on, weave through lanes on scooters, pass in bad locations and drive a bit recklessly. This can be challenging for those visiting and not familiar with the area. There are also a lot of ATVs and scooters on the road, which are more agile and can move through narrow spaces easier. Additionally, outside the main town, the roads are sometimes winding and narrow, especially roads leading down to beaches.<\/p>\n

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With all the above in mind, it is still recommended to rent a car to provide flexibility in your visit to Zakynthos. The island itself is not very large, and you can drive around much of it in a few hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Zakynthos Town <\/h6>\n

The main town of Zakynthos is the best place to stay for those visiting Zakynthos and wanting to explore the island. The town itself is a bit rundown, but the location is prime. The town is home to one of the main Zakynthos ports, where many ferries arrive and depart from. It is also only 15 minutes from the airport. Aside from location, the town also has a good number of restaurant options and other niceties include shops, mini markets, gelaterias, cafes and more. The town is awake late, with many restaurants serving food late into the evening, and bars open for late night drinks.<\/p>\n

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Things to do and see<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Navagio Shipwreck Beach <\/h4>\n

The most famous beach in Zakynthos, and up there for all of Greece, this beach can only be accessed by boat. It is famous for the especially blue waters and more importantly, for a shipwreck that now sits on the beach. The Shipwreck is fairly recent, having washed ashore in the 1980s. There is no way to know the full story for certain, but it’s said to have been a boat smuggling cigarettes illegally.<\/p>\n

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When we visited, we were not able to take a boat to view the shipwreck since waters were too rough. We were also told people are not currently allowed to visit the beach itself because there are falling rocks onto the beach making it a dangerous spot.<\/p>\n

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Navagio Shipwreck Beach viewpoint<\/h4>\n

An iconic photograph, and likely the photo seen when looking up Zakynthos, the viewpoint provides a spectacular view of the beach. Located high above the beach, you can admire the white steep cliffs, some over 200m high, driving into the beach where the shipwreck sits and surrounded by aquamarine and turquoise blue colored water. The water almost looks fake, as it has a magnificent blue color caused by the sulfurous minerals in the water.<\/p>\n

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Keri Caves<\/h4>\n

 Only accessible by boat, the Keri Caves are found on the southwest coast of the island. There are options to rent a boat to drive yourself, join a larger boat tour to the caves, or book a private boat tour to the caves. <\/p>\n

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Boat cruise<\/h4>\n