Villa Akrotiri

Villa Akrotiri is perched atop a hill that overlooks the village of its namesake and offers a mesmerizing panorama encompassing Kefallinia Island, and the boundless expanse of the Ionian Sea. The villa is six kilometres from the nearest international airport, and a scenic drive through the Greek countryside takes you to your exclusive holiday home. A short walk will get you to the nearest beach, which is just five hundred metres from the villa. Situated in a serene locale, the villa is strategically placed just a brief drive away from Zante Town, the charming capital of the island.

For those seeking more organized coastal experiences, Tsilivi, a popular beach resort, is just two and a half kilometres from the villa. Essential amenities, including shops and restaurants, are accessible in Tsilivi or Zante Town. The town of Zante is full of historical and cultural gems, including St. Markos Square and Solomos Square, picturesque neighbourhoods, and the bustling Zakynthos port—a gateway for captivating turtle-spotting cruises. All aboard for a day at sea on a traditional caique, where you can sunbathe, swim, and snorkel under the summer sun.

Further afield explore Navagio Beach, famous for the iconic shipwreck on its shores, and accessible only by boat. Sail to the fascinating Blue Caves on the north coast with their unique rock formations. Go southwest and snorkel the Keri Caves. Take a tour around the island to see traditional Greek villages, and sample the honey, olives, and wine along the way.
If it’s nightlife you are after, Laganas Bay has a lively vibe with beach clubs, bars, and restaurants coming alive as dusk falls and the sun sets.

Read more about Zakynthos

An Ionian island of contrasts, Zakynthos (Zante) offers wild landscapes of olive groves and sleepy villages, iconic beaches and idyllic coves alongside bustling tourist hot-spots and long stretches of coastline with sun beds and watersports. Whether you are seeking Greek authenticity or the ease of family-friendly resorts, Zakynthos has so much to appeal to every visitor on the island.

Starting off in the capital, Zakynthos Town, enjoy a morning coffee on the vast Solomos Square overlooking Agios Nikolaos Church by the sea, then get lost in the warren of flower-filled lanes in the old quarter before shopping and dining by the waterfront. As evening nears, the town is a mecca for locals and visitors alike looking for vibrant bars and nightlife.

Head to the rugged north of Zakynthos for a wealth of hidden pebbled coves, picture-perfect swimming spots, the incredible Blue Caves and popular Navagio Beach (also known as Shipwreck Beach). Tour the natural beauty of Cape Skinari, drive to the traditional village of Volimes, bathe in the healing sulphur waters of Xigia Beach, then dine by the harbourfront in Agios Nikolaos.

A little further down the eastern side of the island, be enchanted by the traditional seaside village of Alykansas with its olive groves, vineyards and family-friendly ambience, then hop on a horse-drawn carriage to Alykes across the other side of the vast sandy bay.

Venture inland to experience the island’s wild landscapes of olive groves, cypress and pine forests, mountain slopes and the lovely scent of wild thyme. Zakynthos is wonderful for nature explorers as well as keen hikers with trails criss-crossing through the valleys.

The south of Zakynthos also awaits, so loved for its beautiful beaches and the incredible Marine Park, a protected area including Gerakas Beach, Marathonisi Island and the famous loggerhead turtles.

Bustling Laganas Beach will appeal to tourists wanting to stay near restaurants, bars and a beach with summer watersports. Meanwhile, Kalamaki is located between Laganas and Zakynthos Town, ideal for couples and families searching for a long and sandy beach, inviting places to eat and a range of child-friendly activities. For a truly memorable outing, join a sea-kayaking tour of this part of the coastline in search of the island’s beloved turtles.