Must See~£25
Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach
Navagio
A hidden cove with a rusting shipwreck on white sand, ringed by tall cliffs.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers
Boats run daily in season; weather dependent
Overview
Why go to Zakynthos
Zakynthos (Zante) has famous scenery, from the Navagio shipwreck cove to blue caves and turtle-nesting beaches. It has lively resorts as well as calm villages, so you can pick your pace.
- Where
- Ionian Islands, Greece
- Recommended stay
- 5–8 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September for warm weather and fewer crowds.
- Approx. daily budget
- £60–130 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Zakynthos cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£55–80a day
- Mid-range traveller£115–170a day
- Luxury traveller£235+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Local FavouritesFree
Zakynthos Town and Solomos Square
Zakynthos Town
The island’s harbour town, rebuilt after an earthquake, with arcades and a lively square.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; shops open daily
Hidden Gems~£20
Blue Caves
Cape Skinari
Sea caves and arches glowing electric blue when the sun hits the water.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families
Boat trips daily in season
Day Trips~£25
Laganas Bay and Turtle Watching
Laganas
A marine park bay where loggerhead turtles nest, best seen on a responsible boat trip.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Boat trips in season; nesting rules apply
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems~£20
Blue Caves
Cape Skinari
Sea caves and arches glowing electric blue when the sun hits the water.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families
Boat trips daily in season
Day Trips~£25
Laganas Bay and Turtle Watching
Laganas
A marine park bay where loggerhead turtles nest, best seen on a responsible boat trip.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Boat trips in season; nesting rules apply
Beaches~£15
Marathonisi (Turtle Island)
Laganas Bay
A small crescent-shaped island where you can swim and snorkel in clear water.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Boat trips in season
BeachesFree
Xigia Sulphur Beach
Xigia
A small beach with sulphur springs where you can cover yourself in mineral mud.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open access; small facilities in season
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Zakynthos
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingNavagio View Hotel
Porto Vromi, Zakynthos
Very good valueValue score 79 out of 100
Rated 8.8/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Zakynthos, with a pool.
From £100 per night · check current availability
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Tsilivi Beach Resort
Tsilivi, Zakynthos
Very good valueValue score 74 out of 100
Rated 8.4/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Zakynthos, right by the beach.
From £95 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingZakynthos Town Boutique
Zakynthos Town, Zakynthos
Very good valueValue score 69 out of 100
Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Zakynthos, in a central location.
From £65 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
Food guide Where to eat
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Ladotyri cheese
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Mandolato
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Fresh fish stew
A suggested Zakynthos itinerary
3 nights Couple
Zakynthos · Highlights
Zakynthos in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Zakynthos picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Xigia Sulphur Beach
- Day 2 · Blue Caves, Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach
- Day 3 · Free day
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