Why go
- Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
- Served by Zakynthos Airport (ZTH).
History
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, with an area of 405.55 km2 (156.6 sq mi), and a coastline 123 km (76 mi) in length. In Greek mythology, the island was said to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
Where to stay
Mantzarou 7, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · capolavorosuites.gr
Lomvardou 14, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · stradamarina.gr
Planos 291 00, Greece · margiezante.com
Ακρωτήρι 291 00, Greece · cielovillas.gr
Tsilivi, Akrotiri 291 00, Greece · kymothoe.com
Aργασι Σγουρνες, Argasi 291 00, Greece · omniavilla.gr
Αγ. Κήρυκος 291 00, Greece · villa-etoile.com
Dionisiou Roma 52, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · bitzarohotel.com
Planos 291 00, Greece · kingjasonzante.com
Ακρωτήρι 291 00, Greece · lesantecollection.gr
Planos 291 00, Greece · oleaallsuitehotel.com
Tsilivi, Planos 291 00, Greece · stjohnsuites.gr
Argassi 291 00, Greece · ionianhillhotel.com
Epar.Od. Zakinthou - Vasilikou, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · windmillhotelszante.com
Κολυβά, Kolokotroni και, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · palatinohotel.gr
Planos 291 00, Greece · lesantecollection.gr
Tsilivi, Planos, Zante 291 00, Greece · caravelresortspa.gr
Planos 291 00, Greece · zanteview.gr
Solomos Square 2, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · zantephoenix.gr
Argassi 291 00, Greece · kamarabeach.gr
ARGASSI, 291 00, Greece · contessahotel.gr
Planos 291 00, Greece · parkhotelzante.com
Argassi - Main Road, Xirokastello 291 00, Greece · castellobeach.com
Saint Marco Square, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · dianahotels.gr
Planos 291 00, Greece · spartakosvillas.com
PACHOUMIOU Μακρή 5, 291 00, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · threegraces.gr
Kapodistriou 4, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · hotelyria.gr
Argassi, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · hotelzakanthabeach.gr
Bochali 291 00, Greece · avalonpalacehotel.hotelbrain.com
Unnamed Road, Planos 291 00, Greece · tesoro-hotel.com
Zakinthos 291 00, Greece · hotelscheck-in.com
Argassi 291 00, Greece · hotelparadisebeach.gr
Argassi 291 00, Greece · katerinapalace.com
Vanato 434, Greece · staid-hotel.com
Paralia Argasi, Argasi 291 00, Greece · mimozabeach.gr
Main street of Argassi, Argassi Zakynthos 291 00, Greece · chryssiakti-hotel.gr
Ακρωτήρι 291 00, Greece
Ακρωτήρι 291 00, Greece · erietta.com
Restaurants & places to go
Food And Drinks, Restaurant · 10m.from the sandy beach Opening hours: 09:30 - late night Features: outdoor seating · St.Nickolas, Vasilikos-Zakynthos, 29100
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Main Road · mcdonalds.gr
Pizza, Italian, Sandwich, Chicken, Regional, Ice Cream, Greek, International, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 · Ζάκυνθος - Βασιλικός,… · casaplaya.gr
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr, Su 07:30-21:00; Sa 07:30-23:50 · 17 Κλανδιανού, Ζάκυνθος, 29100 · instagram.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · coffeeisland.gr
Cafe · Internet Cafe
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Dec-Apr Th,Fr,Sa 19:00-24:00; May-Oct 18:00-24:00 Features: vegetarian options · pepper-rest.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-24:00
Gyros, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-24:00; Sa-Su 14:00-01:00 · Τζουλάτη, Ζάκυνθος, 29100
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · balsamicozante.gr
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mar 30 - Aug 31 09:00-02:00 · carpediemzante.com
Regional, Greek, International, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
Traditional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00 - late Features: outdoor seating · Ζάκυνθος - Βασιλικός, Zakynthos, 29100
Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe · virtualzakynthos.gr
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00 · 9
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Pasta, Italian, Restaurant · Pasta/Italian restaurant
International, Cafe · International cafe
Breakfast, Burger, Crepe, Pizza, Restaurant · Breakfast/Burger restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Italian Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Italian restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
Food Court · food court
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-03:00 · Zakynthos, 29100
Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · nikostaverna.gr
Gyros, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:59 · 69 Αλεξάνδρου Ρώμα
Ice Cream · ice cream
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 18:30-23:30; Th off; Fr-Su 18:30-23:30 · dacamillozakynthos.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: takeaway
Fast Food · fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · portomela.com
Ice Cream · ice cream
218 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) 4.2 km to the centre
Zakynthos, F, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 12 airlines (Air Berlin, Big Sky Airlines, Jet2.com, Aegean Airlines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Athens, London, Manchester, Vienna, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Air Berlin AB (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich, Vienna
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 2 routes: Keffallinia, Kithira
- Jet2.com LS (737-800, 737-800) · 2 routes: Leeds, Manchester
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Condor Flugdienst DE (757) · 1 route: Manchester
- easyJet U2 (A320) · 1 route: London
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Niki HG (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Charleroi
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Zakynthos
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Planos - Arkoudi
Ferry route
Kyllini - Zakynthos
Ferry route
Zante - Cephalonia (Poros)
Ferry route
Corfu – Paxos – Lefkada – Meganisi – Ithaca – Cephalonia – Zakynthos
Ferry route · Lefkada Palace
Brindisi - Zante
Ferry route
Bari - Zante
Ferry route · Ventouris Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zakynthos Airport (ZTH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZTH has direct flights to 12 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Athens, London, Manchester, Vienna, Amsterdam…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Zakynthos, 0.8 km); routes include Planos - Arkoudi, Kyllini - Zakynthos, Zante - Cephalonia (Poros).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zákynthos (Zante-Zakinthos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.