HI All. Tinking of going to zante next month. never been before, have been to rhodes, kos, crete and corfu liked all but not so much corfu. Dont know much about zante.Have mobility problems anybody tell me of recommended locations to stay for me and hubby. likes nice greek restaurants with greek music is even better . must be central because of mobility. any hotels recommended would be nice any info at all on anything.. thanks..

Hi Sweepy, We stayed at Grapevines Apartments in Alykanas, the area is flat with plenty of restaurants and Bars. Also have a look at Alykes which is the next village.

Les

We are staying at the Tsilivi beach hotel in Zante this coming August & have read some terrible reviews but cannot find any particluary recent ones. Now I am well aware that the first people to write a review are those that didnt have an altogether fantastic experience so was wondering if anyone who has stayed at this hotel or just in Tsilivi itself could let me know what it is like and of their experiences (Even if it really is that awful) Also of any activities/trips that are available? Especially for young adults.

Many thanks

Our group of walkers came back from Zante last week. Hotel Contessina in Tsilivi was excellent - great choice of varied food for breakfast (bacon, sausages, eggs, fruit, yoghurt etc), although the coffee was a bit tasteless. Rooms were spotless, staff really helpful, and pool great. It was very good for those unable to manage steps as it had gentle ramps plus a lift to rooms.

There are loads of restaurants in Tsilivi, all with wide ranging menus. We particularly liked Georgios, Zeus, Menir, and Sweet Revenge. If you're having wine though some of the house wine is very ropey - try it first, or buy a bottle.

As there were 20 of us, we had hoped to get around by public bus, but the service was very sparse. I gather it improves in high season. We ended up doing a couple of walks from Tsilivi itself; the roads were fairly quiet and we found some nice minor roads and old tracks. We got to Tragaki and Gerakiri. One day we got buses to Argasi and walked across to Kalamaki for the bus back (via Zante town). We also made use of taxis a few times. It was 18 euros per taxi from Zante town to Gerakas beach - not bad when shared by four people.

There were several trips on offer - bus trips round the island, and various boat trips. It was very easy to book these through the numerous travel agents in Tsilivi. Some of us hired cars (from 25 euros per day) and did our own island tour. We did a boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to the blue caves - fantastic.

All in all a great week

Hi, we are off to Kalamaki in Zante in mid September. Last year we went to Rhodes and had no problems with mosquitos/bites while we were there, is it worse in Zante or similar?

Hi all,

Like helen_gemini i wouldnt mind the answer to that question too as we are off to Kalamaki for the 1st time
in late June.

We are staying at Louros Beach anyone stayed there? heard/read mixed views.

Any other tips/to do things in Zante?

Thanks

Can't remember having any problems in Zante & I've been twice - Laganas & Argassi. I would recommend the trip to Smugglers Cove, but please make sure you go on a calm day.

Leew

welcome to HT

if you go back to page 7 of this thread i postead a list of trips etc available through varrious agencies, just make sure ther are members of ETZ [ organisation tourest Zakynthos]

yasus
wizard

Thanks wizard, just had a look

We were supposed to fly home 5.55am from Zante to Glasgow On Monday 25/5/9. Coach collected us at 4.10am from hotel then Nightmare started. In departure lounge we were informed plane unable to land due to fog and delay could be about 12 hours. Some guy shouted this upstairs to us as tannoy not working. Hung around for a couple of hours - no cafe only duty free quickly running out of packs of juice. Found a water dispenser, got a drink of water but when I went back they had been 'removed to be refilled'. Seemed to be plenty of Thomas Cook reps but noThomson reps. By this stage there were 3 plane loads of passengers in departures all lying anywhere they could. We were then taken out of departures (once everyone had handed in their duty free stuff and got a receipt. as not allowed to take it out of airport). We were eventually loaded onto buses with our luggage and told we were being taken to a hotel and later would be ferried across to Kefalonia to board our plane. Several people asked about the duty free they had just left at Zante airport so the rep arranged for it to be brought to the hotel. At about 11.30am we reached our hotel and were offered breakfast. We were also given a room. Lunch was also offered until 2.30pm. At 5pm a bus arrived to take us the ferry. Several people had a phobia about boats but the rep said there was nothing he could do about that. The bus arrived at the port at 6pm where we were told there was a cafe and the ferry would be leaving at 7.15pm I pointed out to the rep that perhaps he should be buying any refreshments which he eventually agreed to. So we all trooped into this tavern with our luggage in tow. The air conditioning on the bus to the port was not working and by this stage several passengers were feeling extremely distressed. The weather was sweltering. I heard someone ask about food but the rep said we would have a meal on the plane. The ferry duly left Zante at 7.15 for the 1hr 15min crossing to Kefalonia., whereupon we got on yet another bus with our luggage and half an hour later arrived at the airport. There the staff attempted to usher us through as quickly as possible. The people with duty free items had again to hand it in and were given receipts. Prior to take off this was then given to the passengers. The plane took off at 11pm We were then told as Kefolonia is a small airport there were no catering facilities so no meals (which I had paid for) We were all given a cheese and ham roll, a packet of snacks, bite size milky way and tea or coffee. No choices were available and there weren't even any soft drinks available. Remember amongst this group there were children, elderly people, diabetics, pregnant women etc.. By this stage most of us had been on the go for at least 19 hours. Within no time the majority of us were sleeping. 3 and a half hours later we landed at Glasgow. Some uf us (including myself and husband) were stranded as there was no public transport available at that time in the morning. I had told the rep this while still in Zante but he didn;t seem interested and there were no reps at Glasgow. 2 passengers had not received their duty free (£100 worth). We took a taxi home and shall be claiming it from Thomsons. Several people were also missing work but we were not offered any assistance regarding phone calls etc...All this happened because of fog at Zante and the fact they do not have ground radar there then the fight crew had done their maximum flight time. Although Zante was lovely and we had a great holiday I wont be going back there until they do have ground radar or book better flight times when it is more likely to be clear. There seemed to be a mist coming in as we left so I dont know what happened the next day. Never again. UK holidays are starting to appeal even more.

Oh dear Pat50. What an awful experience. Thankfullly these types of occurances are few and far between. Hope you have recovered from you journey. Di.

Hi dont know if anyone can help me.we are staying in tsvilli and was wondering if there are any naturist beaches near there,if not is it the norm to go topless on the beaches in greece?thankyou sue

lilacbunnykins wrote:

Hi dont know if anyone can help me.we are staying in tsvilli and was wondering if there are any naturist beaches near there,if not is it the norm to go topless on the beaches in greece?

thankyou

sue

Hi Sue...

I don't think there are any official nudists beaches on Zakynthos.

The way it has been for many years is that it is Nudism / Naturist are welcome to use quiet or secluded beaches and must respect other beach users so as not to cause offence. Have look over the Barefoot Captains pages for Greece and Zante.

All clean fun on the barefoot link just information no images..
http://www.barefoot.info/ionian/zakyntho.html

If you were staying around Keri peninsular or the western side of the island there are some of the most beautiful secluded beaches on the island, the whitest sandy beaches and deep turquoise sea like at smugglers cove although most however can only be reached by boat or down a steep cliff path.

Google maps Marathias, Keri peninsular

Paul

Hi can anyone make any suggestions on a suitable resort/apartments in Zante for my elderly parents in late September? One has walking difficulties. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Zante Town is flat as is Argassi. Of the two my personal favourite is Argassi.

delly70 wrote:

Hi can anyone make any suggestions on a suitable resort/apartments in Zante for my elderly parents in late September? One has walking difficulties. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Hi delly70

I thought you might have more replies but it seems you have posted at the time everyone who would normally answer is away on their jollies..

I took a chance and posted your question on a very good and reliable zante forum and there have been some helpful replies for Alykes. You can read them on the link below and as i said most of the H-T members that use that forum are away at the moment. And hopefully some that are not members here will pop over and have a look and join in..

http://www.zanteweb.gr/zante-forums/showthread.php?p=66002#post66002

Paul.

Hi Thanks for the help on suggestions for resorts suitable for my elderly parents. It is much appreciated. I have another question linked to this does anyone know of a company that hires either manual or elecric wheelchairs in zante?

Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

hi delly70
we always stay in kalamaki which is also pretty flat but not sure about hiring wheelchairs etc, i am going again in 4 weeks and i will sure try and find out for you

We are going in August . Never been before . Just wandering if anyone on here can give idea of prices for boat trips.Also olypia tour.There will only be 2 of us in our mid 50s. Thanks everyone