Zakynthos Life

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 …

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 often long hours. The resorts would be open all hours, however in town they still hold …

There are many traditions in Greece, relating to festivals, food and culture. One of them is Greek Name Day. In Greek Orthodox Tradition each day of the year is dedicated to a martyr or saint, renowned throughout the Greek Orthodox religion. If someone is named after one of these martyrs or …

Zakynthian Traditions and Customs are many during the period of ‘Apokreas’ but one that stands out today is that of a ritual that takes place within the Zakynthian home. Within the Zakynthian home the period of Apokreas is coming to an end and soon the period of Great Lent will …

The 15th of August is one of the biggest religious celebrations in Greece after Easter and Christmas, a national holiday that is observed by the public and private sector. Dekapentavgoustos (15 August) as it is known by locals, is the day of the Dormition of our Virgin Mary. On the …

Christmas, as it is celebrated in every place around the world, each place having their own special traditions, food and culture. Zakynthos is one place that stands out on its own. Council’s Christmas Tree Saint Marcos square.   Zakynthian traditions differ from those of the rest of Greece, which have …

It’s an unforgettable experience enjoying the Zakynthian landscape from the back of a horse! Zakynthos is well known for its experienced riding schools, whether you want to ride in the area of Tsilivi, Alykanas, or Lagana, there is a school nearby. There are a number of different programmes available, depending …

When it comes to cycling around Zakynthos you may have not thought that it could be possible, how wrong could one be. Although there are not many guided tours by the use of the bicycle one could easily rent one and just take off on their own to discover what …