Renard Bleu Homes Guidebook
Our favorite beaches!
One of the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos. Part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, you can spot many caretta caretta nests on the sand especially if you visit this place during the nesting period (End of May-Beginning of September). It is always clean without any motorboats in close distance. Sunset @ Gerakas is a must-live experience.
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제라카스 비치 (Gerakas Beach)
One of the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos. Part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, you can spot many caretta caretta nests on the sand especially if you visit this place during the nesting period (End of May-Beginning of September). It is always clean without any motorboats in close distance. Sunset @ Gerakas is a must-live experience.
St Nicholas beach has taken its name from the church that sits on the rocks. The beach is famous for its watersports center and its nice beach bars. For the ones who prefer calm and quiet time at the beach you can choose the part on the right with no beach bars or motorboats....
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세인트 니콜라스 비치
St Nicholas beach has taken its name from the church that sits on the rocks. The beach is famous for its watersports center and its nice beach bars. For the ones who prefer calm and quiet time at the beach you can choose the part on the right with no beach bars or motorboats....
The Great Porto Vromi beach and the nearby Navagio (Shipwreck) are the places every visitor to Zakynthos should go. They are both located in the North-West coast of the island. You can rent a motorboat from Porto Vromi and visit Navagio along with the Blue Caves.
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Porto Vromi Maries
The Great Porto Vromi beach and the nearby Navagio (Shipwreck) are the places every visitor to Zakynthos should go. They are both located in the North-West coast of the island. You can rent a motorboat from Porto Vromi and visit Navagio along with the Blue Caves.
Porto Limnionas is found on the west coast of Zakynthos. You will need a car or a motorbike to access the bay. The bay is roughly u-shaped with plenty of crannies and small caves.
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Porto Limnionas Tavern
Porto Limnionas is found on the west coast of Zakynthos. You will need a car or a motorbike to access the bay. The bay is roughly u-shaped with plenty of crannies and small caves.
It is also called the turtle island due to its shape. A small exotic island with no inhabitants. Sandy beach with crystal clear waters. You can access it from Keri lake where you can rent a motorboat (no licence needed) for half a day or for a full day. If you rent a motorboat from Keri do not forget to visit the Sout-West coast of the island with its beautiful blue caves!
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Marathonísi
It is also called the turtle island due to its shape. A small exotic island with no inhabitants. Sandy beach with crystal clear waters. You can access it from Keri lake where you can rent a motorboat (no licence needed) for half a day or for a full day. If you rent a motorboat from Keri do not forget to visit the Sout-West coast of the island with its beautiful blue caves!
The beach gets crowded in the summer. It has crystal waters. Its waters are pretty deep which makes it ideal for snorkeling.
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Makris Gialos
The beach gets crowded in the summer. It has crystal waters. Its waters are pretty deep which makes it ideal for snorkeling.
Alykes beach is a very long sandy beach. The area owns is name to the saltmarshes that are found near the beach.It is highly tourist developed and offers almost everything to the visitor. Sunbeds & Umbrellas available for rent.
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알리케스 해변
Alykes beach is a very long sandy beach. The area owns is name to the saltmarshes that are found near the beach.It is highly tourist developed and offers almost everything to the visitor. Sunbeds & Umbrellas available for rent.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, Navagio Beach is located on the North-West coast of Zakynthos island. Originally, Navagio Beach was known as Agios Georgios and later it became an impromptu ship graveyard when its shores were washed upon by the MV Panayiotis in October 1980.
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Navagio Shipwreck Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, Navagio Beach is located on the North-West coast of Zakynthos island. Originally, Navagio Beach was known as Agios Georgios and later it became an impromptu ship graveyard when its shores were washed upon by the MV Panayiotis in October 1980.
Bruch/ Lunch/ Dinner
It is found in the town of Zakynthos. Not big choice in the menu but everyday they prepare freshly cooked dishes. Greek and local recipes to choose from. Fish, meat, soups and freshly cut salads always in their menu. Very friendly staff and logical prices. In Greek, we call this type of restaurants "magirio"
To Kantouni
15 ΛογοθετώνIt is found in the town of Zakynthos. Not big choice in the menu but everyday they prepare freshly cooked dishes. Greek and local recipes to choose from. Fish, meat, soups and freshly cut salads always in their menu. Very friendly staff and logical prices. In Greek, we call this type of restaurants "magirio"
My favorite souvlaki pita place on the island. You have a choice of different kind of meat such as pork, chicken, kontosouvli, gyros chicken and gyros pork. The owner is a really cool guy and it can be an economic and healthy way to eat after a long day at the beach...
Mythos
9 Ε.ΒενιζάλουMy favorite souvlaki pita place on the island. You have a choice of different kind of meat such as pork, chicken, kontosouvli, gyros chicken and gyros pork. The owner is a really cool guy and it can be an economic and healthy way to eat after a long day at the beach...
A "real" Italian restaurant in Zakynthos. Many of the ingredients they use come directly from Italy. One of the best pizza I have ever eaten... Very friendly owners with a very nice garden to sit outside. A must-visit place if you like Italian food.
Da Camillo
A "real" Italian restaurant in Zakynthos. Many of the ingredients they use come directly from Italy. One of the best pizza I have ever eaten... Very friendly owners with a very nice garden to sit outside. A must-visit place if you like Italian food.
Just lovely! The food, the service, the design and atmosphere and and the great events they arrange!
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Portokali Orange
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouJust lovely! The food, the service, the design and atmosphere and and the great events they arrange!
"To Paradosiako" is a family-run Greek restaurant, situated on the main road, right next to the river of Alykes, Zante. Since 1997, they have been offering quality food, at very reasonable prices and with friendly and attentive service.
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Traditional
"To Paradosiako" is a family-run Greek restaurant, situated on the main road, right next to the river of Alykes, Zante. Since 1997, they have been offering quality food, at very reasonable prices and with friendly and attentive service.
If you are in Zakynthos it’s a must go. Great food in a cosy atmosphere. Tasting & Large menu.
Στης Γυναίκας του Αλέξη - Φαγοποτείον
If you are in Zakynthos it’s a must go. Great food in a cosy atmosphere. Tasting & Large menu.
After a long day at the beaches of makris gialos and xigia, make sure you visit the Xigia restaurant. Fresh fish and other greek food recipes, fantastic setting on the cliff side overlooking the sea and very friendly staff!
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Taverna Xigia
After a long day at the beaches of makris gialos and xigia, make sure you visit the Xigia restaurant. Fresh fish and other greek food recipes, fantastic setting on the cliff side overlooking the sea and very friendly staff!
From Bochali you can see all of Zakynthos Town, the port, the Skopos mountain, the Gulf of Laganas and Marathonisi. Latas café is situated over the hill. It is a nice place to drink your coffee in the morning or choose from a big variety of sweets/ desserts in the evening.
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Latas Cafe-Bistrot
From Bochali you can see all of Zakynthos Town, the port, the Skopos mountain, the Gulf of Laganas and Marathonisi. Latas café is situated over the hill. It is a nice place to drink your coffee in the morning or choose from a big variety of sweets/ desserts in the evening.
A big selection of grilled recipes and fresh fish. Freshly cut salads and a wide selection of entrée (tzatziki, fried zucchini etc.).
Babis Taverna
A big selection of grilled recipes and fresh fish. Freshly cut salads and a wide selection of entrée (tzatziki, fried zucchini etc.).
A family restaurant right next to the beach! You have the possibility to spend the whole day there... Home made bread and nice traditional Greek recipes. Our favorite is the fish soup! Very friendly staff
Porto Mela Restaurant Dafni Beach
A family restaurant right next to the beach! You have the possibility to spend the whole day there... Home made bread and nice traditional Greek recipes. Our favorite is the fish soup! Very friendly staff
Very close to Solomos square, Prosilio is a high quality restaurant with high standards. The minimal interior with its open kitchen and the warm welcome from its people are just the beginning of a magical gastronomical journey...
https://www.prosiliozakynthos.gr/en-index.html
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Prosilio Restaurant
15 Ag. PantonVery close to Solomos square, Prosilio is a high quality restaurant with high standards. The minimal interior with its open kitchen and the warm welcome from its people are just the beginning of a magical gastronomical journey...
https://www.prosiliozakynthos.gr/en-index.html
Freshly baked bread, cakes, coffee, juices and large choice of brunch food and dishes.
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Τρανακας Bakery
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouFreshly baked bread, cakes, coffee, juices and large choice of brunch food and dishes.
Amazing exterior garden, live music (every night) and excellent food. Fresh salads and traditional local recipes in the menu. A must visit place...
Kostas Brother
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouAmazing exterior garden, live music (every night) and excellent food. Fresh salads and traditional local recipes in the menu. A must visit place...
If you organise daily trips to the northern part of the island it worths visiting Michalis taverna. Traditional Zakynthian dishes using a lot of local products.
Sunset Michali's Taverna
If you organise daily trips to the northern part of the island it worths visiting Michalis taverna. Traditional Zakynthian dishes using a lot of local products.
Super-Markets
If you stay for a week or longer on the island and you are looking for a super market you should visit AB. Good quality in a reasonable price
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AB Supermarket
If you stay for a week or longer on the island and you are looking for a super market you should visit AB. Good quality in a reasonable price
An alternative to AB supermarket is My Market. Sometimes cheaper than AB...
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My market
15 StravopodiAn alternative to AB supermarket is My Market. Sometimes cheaper than AB...
Lidl
35 kmClubs & bars
One of the oldest and the most reputable clubs in Zakynthos. If you like nightlife and you would like to have a drink or cocktail try Barrage, you won't regret it...!
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Barrage Club
One of the oldest and the most reputable clubs in Zakynthos. If you like nightlife and you would like to have a drink or cocktail try Barrage, you won't regret it...!
If you stay in Vasilikos area or you visit one of the beaches in the area then make sure you try this place. In the morning, you can taste their coffee (for example, a freddo capuccino) and their nice sandwiches and during the evening do not miss their great cocktails. Sakis and Kostas (the owners) are very professional and very well-known bar tenders on Zakynthos island.
Sit And Share
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouIf you stay in Vasilikos area or you visit one of the beaches in the area then make sure you try this place. In the morning, you can taste their coffee (for example, a freddo capuccino) and their nice sandwiches and during the evening do not miss their great cocktails. Sakis and Kostas (the owners) are very professional and very well-known bar tenders on Zakynthos island.
Beatiful view from Bochali hill! For food and/ or enjoy a big variety of drinks.
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Movida
Beatiful view from Bochali hill! For food and/ or enjoy a big variety of drinks.
Pool & bar resto in the same area with the hotel. For an early breakfast or brunch next to the pool to the excellent drinks made by Yiannis in the evening or a selection of limited but carefully prepared dishes.
Hotel Vasilikos Beach
Pool & bar resto in the same area with the hotel. For an early breakfast or brunch next to the pool to the excellent drinks made by Yiannis in the evening or a selection of limited but carefully prepared dishes.
Activities in the nature
Podilatadiko (standing for “bike shop”) is a multi-purpose facility in Zakynthos, especially designed for cycling enthusiasts. Cyclists themselves, they have designed and established the perfect place for any cycling need, open all year long. They provide the best choices of bicycle rentals on the island, guaranteed service and sales under the trademark and trust of one of the most renowned cycling brands, Specialized.
Open all year round, they offer a wide selection of 18 categories of high quality bicycles and equipment (Road, MTB, Trekking, City, car racks and trailers), delivery all over the island and additional accessories.
Except for their expert technical knowledge, which they are willing to put in practice whenever requested, they do specialise in recommending routes and locations which ensure that their fellow cyclists will live the Ultimate Cycling Experience.
Exclusive local dealer of the bicycle brands: Specialized, Mongoose, Drag and Cinzia/ Jumpertrek. Wide variety of components and accessories (shimano, sram, look, etc).
Cycling Center Zakynthos Podilatadiko
88 KoutouziPodilatadiko (standing for “bike shop”) is a multi-purpose facility in Zakynthos, especially designed for cycling enthusiasts. Cyclists themselves, they have designed and established the perfect place for any cycling need, open all year long. They provide the best choices of bicycle rentals on the island, guaranteed service and sales under the trademark and trust of one of the most renowned cycling brands, Specialized.
Open all year round, they offer a wide selection of 18 categories of high quality bicycles and equipment (Road, MTB, Trekking, City, car racks and trailers), delivery all over the island and additional accessories.
Except for their expert technical knowledge, which they are willing to put in practice whenever requested, they do specialise in recommending routes and locations which ensure that their fellow cyclists will live the Ultimate Cycling Experience.
Exclusive local dealer of the bicycle brands: Specialized, Mongoose, Drag and Cinzia/ Jumpertrek. Wide variety of components and accessories (shimano, sram, look, etc).
if you want to walk around the island like the locals do do not hesitate to join this group and you won't regret it!
Fora Zakynthos
if you want to walk around the island like the locals do do not hesitate to join this group and you won't regret it!
Souvenirs/ Gift shops
The best gift/ souvenir shop on Zakynthos island. It is found on the city center and you will find amazing collections of Greek made gifts for your loved ones. Follow this advice and you won't regret it!
Anamnesia Zakynthos
21 21st MaiouThe best gift/ souvenir shop on Zakynthos island. It is found on the city center and you will find amazing collections of Greek made gifts for your loved ones. Follow this advice and you won't regret it!
여행 팁
교통편
Cars, bikes and bicycles are the fastest way to get around
Local bus summer schedule can be found here: https://ktel-zakynthos.gr/en/routes/summer-local-schedules
For boat tours around Zakynthos, please check: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189462-Activities-c55-Zakynthos_Ionian_Islands.html
관습과 문화
Zakynthian tradition, food and culture
For more info, you can join these great FB pages before coming to Zakynthos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745925258830115
OR/ AND
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacanzezante
준비물
During summer period, you can bring only your swimming suits
It's not a joke really... You won't need so many clothes on the island especially if you visit Zakynthos during the summer period. Do not forget your sunscreen and your mosquito repellent lotion!
여행 전에 기억할 점
No need to book anything in advance...
Unless there is a summer music festival or other international event taking place on the island. Otherwise, you will always find a ticket to visit Zakynthos museums or jump on a boat trip around the island...
유용한 문구
Kalimera = Good morning
Everyone speaks English on the island... or almost everyone... You can also find many Zakynthians who speak other languanges such as Italian, German or French. Zakynthos welcomes many foreigners during summer period so most of the population can communicate in English!
놓치면 후회하는 장소/활동
Navagio (The shipwreck)
The Navagio is the most “liked” place on social media worldwide. On the sand lies the wreck of Panayotis, a merchant ship, which ran aground here in the 80s after a storm.