There have been many reports recently about strong smells of tar/oil in the Keri area of Zakynthos. These reports state that the smells occurred around the time of some recent earthquakes. Experts are saying that the smells are emanating from local pitch (tar) wells/ tar springs, situated in the Keri …

Whilst Brexit negotiations continue to take place, a number of plans have been put into place for things that affect anyone travelling abroad. This post covers Driving, EHIC, Passports and Visas. DRIVING Guidance has been added to the UK Governments website about documents you will need to use if you …

There is so much entertainment on Zakynthos whether it be shopping, exploring the outdoors or eating out, but one thing that both locals and visitors love is the local cinema, Cine Foskolos. Located in Zakynthos Town the cinema can seat a hundred and ten people and operates all year round …

The Greek Accommodation tax is payable by all guests visiting Zakynthos, upon arrival at check-in, (or to the renter) either by cash or card. This tax is payable in addition to any payments previously made to travel operators. It isn’t paid to holiday companies on booking and neither should they …

KTEL offers visitors to Zakynthos a great bus service which includes intercity routes (travel options across Greece), as well as local routes throughout the island. The bus is a cheap, easy way of getting about and many destinations are covered, which is a great transport option for those who are …

The pomegranate for thousands of years regarded by various cultures as a symbol of fertility, abundance and of good luck. Since ancient times it has been associated with the goddess Hera the patroness of marriage as a symbol of fertility, but also with Aphrodite. Ancient Greeks before entering their new …

Zakynthian life is varied and plentiful, and many love it whether they’re local or a visitor. Day-to-day The day-to-day way of life in Zakynthos would be classed as relaxed during the winter months. During the summer months, whether Zakynthians are involved in agriculture or tourism, Zakynthians work very hard and …

  Residents and tourists often need contact information for a variety of things, whether it be for an emergency situation or every day query such as courier or utility company. We have a list of useful numbers below, covering everything from emergency contacts to travel as well as other important …

When visiting Zakynthos many people choose to hire a vehicle, whether it be a car, scooter or quad, but lots of visitors can be confused when it comes to Greek road rules. So, here is some basic info to help.  REGULATIONS Driving licence National driving licences conforming with the model …