Navagio Beach in Zakynthos – how to get there and what to see
This is the beach that features on practically every postcard of Zante. On the Greek island of Zakynthos it’s known as Navagio beach, but to …
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Driving in Zante, Greece – what to see when you hire a car
Despite the popularity of its gorgeous beaches, the Greek island of Zakynthos (also known as Zante) has plenty to offer. When you’re ready to peel …
Porto Limnionas – swimming the turquoise waters of Zakynthos
As you leave the green plain on the south side of the Greek island of Zakynthos, the land rises into dry, mountainous terrain that makes …
Exploring the history of Zakynthos – Greece
If you are heading to the Greek island of Zakynthos, you might like to learn a bit about the island’s history and culture. While the …
Religious art at the Zakynthos Museum, in Zante town Greece
The Zakynthos Museum in Zante town houses religious artworks that were recovered from churches in Zakynthos after the earthquake. In 1953 a terrible earthquake struck …
The view of Zante from Bochali Castle – in Zakynthos Greece
If you want to have a coffee with a fantastic view on the Greek island of Zakynthos, drive up to Bochali, one of our favourite …
Late summer in Zakynthos – Greece without the crowds
The late summer and autumn is one of my favourite times of year to visit Zante. The August crowds have gone home and the island …
Visiting St Denis Monastery on Zakynthos
At the rocky northern end of the Greek Island of Zakynthos, are some monasteries you can visit. They are close to the village of Volimes, …
Zakynthos podcast – sightseeing around the island in Greece
Welcome to podcast 13 in my travel podcast series. I’m taking you on holiday with me to the Greek island of Zakynthos or Zante as …
A turtle spotting boat trip on Zante (Zakynthos) – in Greece
On our recent trip to the Greek island of Zakynthos we took a boat trip through Laganas bay, famed as a nesting area for the …
Don’t throw paper in the toilet – in Greece
If you’ve been to Greece you may know about the practice of throwing toilet paper in the bin rather than flushing it away. It’s something …