Villa Laganas

Villa Laganas can be found near the sun-kissed shores of the southeast coast of the Greek Ionian island of Zakynthos. The nearest international airport is a short four and a half kilometres drive away, whilst shops and stores for holiday supplies are a very walkable seven hundred metres.

The town and holiday hot spot of Laganas is a short drive away, where beautiful sandy beaches, lively bars and restaurants, and a pulsating nightlife await. The old town of Zante, explore the Venetian castle, walk around Solomos Square, seek sanctuary in St Dionysios church, learn the history of the island in the museums, shop for souvenirs, and watch the world go by whilst sipping ouzo in one of the many cafes and bars, before dancing the night away under the stars.

Adventurers seeking maritime thrills can embark on boat tours from Laganas, navigating the crystalline waters to explore the Keri Caves and revel in the beauty of the Zakynthos Marine Park, a sanctuary for the majestic Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles. All aboard a traditional Greek caique for a day at sea, sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling.
A short drive leads to Agios Sostis, a quaint island connected by a charming bridge, where traditional Greek tavernas beckon with authentic flavours and a serene ambience. For those in search of romance or tranquillity, Cameo Island, with its wooden bridge and idyllic setting, provides a picturesque escape.

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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.