Zante Kalamaki Zakynthos Greece

Zante Kalamaki Zakynthos Greece

Location: On the SE coast of the island about 2½ miles NE of the lively resort of Laganas. 3 miles S of the island's capital, Zakynthos. Closest resort to the airport, ½ mile.

Position: Backed by mountains with extensive countryside and olive groves.

General Description: A typical Greek resort which is slowly catching on to idea of tourism. Spread over a large area it is not built up and has a feeling of freedom and relaxation.

Accommodation: Several pleasant hotels; also self-catering studios.

Beaches: An extension of Laganas Beach, Kalamaki has the same qualities: unspoilt sand with superb clear water. Occasionally used by nesting turtles. Pedalloes available.

Shopping: Local minimarkets with good choice. Several tourist shops available, but Zakynthos town is fairly close offers more choice.

Entertainments: Daytime: long winding roads backed by mountains and olive groves for peaceful walks whilst watching the planes take off and land.
Nightlife: one disco just outside the resort at the top of a hill. Also a few bars offering family entertainment - karaoke and quiz nights.

Eating out: Home to some of the best traditional Greek tavernas on Zante. Some restaurants serve English food, but it's worth going Greek because of the quality of the food.

Public transport: Bus service (5 a day) running to Zakynthos town. Taxis at the rank at the main junction of the resort, but scarce after midnight.