Zakynthos Pottery Class

Guests shaping clay at wooden tables on a shaded veranda in a garden during a Zakynthos pottery class.

A Zakynthos pottery class is a hands-on ceramic workshop on the Ionian island of Zakynthos. Guests shape clay into plates, bowls and sea turtles with a local artist, in country studios among olive trees and vineyards. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the studios, their … Read more

Zakynthos Shore Excursion

Navagio Beach with the shipwreck on the sand below the white cliffs, the cove a Zakynthos shore excursion reaches by boat or views from above.

A Zakynthos shore excursion is a tour that meets cruise passengers at the port of Zakynthos Town, on the east coast of the island, and brings them back to the ship before it sails. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the excursion formats, Navagio Beach, … Read more

Kefalonia Day Trip from Zakynthos

Myrtos beach and its turquoise bay on the west coast of Kefalonia, a viewpoint stop on a Kefalonia day trip from Zakynthos

A Kefalonia day trip from Zakynthos crosses the strait between the two Ionian islands, by ferry from the northern port of Agios Nikolaos to Pessada in southern Kefalonia or on a cruise boat, for a day of caves, beaches and villages on the larger island before the return crossing. Tours across the rest of the … Read more

Zakynthos Port Transfers

Zakynthos town and the harbour breakwater from above, where Zakynthos port transfers start

Zakynthos port transfers link the harbour of Zakynthos town, where the ferries from Kyllini and the cruise ships tie up, with the airport, the hotels of Laganas, Kalamaki and Argassi and the resorts of the north, in a private car, minivan or taxi booked ahead. More private rides across the country appear on Greece Tours. … Read more

How Many Days on Zakynthos: Planning an Island Itinerary

How Many Days on Zakynthos: Planning an Island Itinerary

Planning an itinerary for the Ionian island of Zakynthos depends on how long you stay and what you want to see. A week is ideal to enjoy the beaches and see the main sights without rushing, while three or four days can cover the highlights, and a longer stay allows deeper island exploration. The essential … Read more

Agalas: A Traditional Village and Caves in Southern Zakynthos

Agalas: A Traditional Village and Caves in Southern Zakynthos

Agalas is a traditional village situated in the hills of the south of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, set among vineyards and olive groves. It is known for its old stone houses, its rural character, and the natural features nearby. Visitors can see the Damianos caves, a series of caverns in the rock, and old … Read more

Ammoudi Beach on the North Coast of Zakynthos

Ammoudi Beach on the North Coast of Zakynthos

Ammoudi is a long, quiet sandy and pebble beach on the northeast coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, found between the resorts of Alykes and the northern capes. Its name comes from the Greek word for sand. The beach is broad and open, featuring soft sand and shingle shelving into calm, clear, shallow water. … Read more

Cameo Island: The Wedding Islet at Agios Sostis on Zakynthos

Cameo Island: The Wedding Islet at Agios Sostis on Zakynthos

Cameo Island is a tiny private islet off the shore at Agios Sostis, on the south coast of Zakynthos, near Laganas Bay. It is joined to the mainland by a slender wooden footbridge, its trademark image. The little island is covered in pine and rock, ringed by small pebble coves and clear turquoise water, and … Read more