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Families: with family friendly hotels and easy beach access, Argassi, Greece is perfect for families with children.
Couples: with plenty of nightlife and dining options, Argassi also makes a great base for couples.
Holidays to Argassi from £307 per person
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The lively resort of Argassi, Greece is on the stunning island of Zante, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Greek Islands. With a great range of bars and clubs, excellent watersports facilities, and good transport links to Zante Town, it's well suited to couples and families who want all the convenience but none of the crowds. With its natural beauty, historic sights and excellent cuisine, holidays to Argassi are great for relaxation.
The sand and shingle beach here is nearly a kilometre long, and if you wake up early enough you'll see a wonderful sunrise over the Ionian Sea. With plenty of sunloungers, you can easily take some time out and soak up the sun.
Another big advantage of Argassi holidays, other than the sun, sand, and sea, is that you'll be just a 10-minute ride from Zante Town via the tourist train. Here you can find a much wider range of restaurants and bars, and historic sights like the Venetian church of San Dionisio.
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Summers in Zante are very long, hot, and dry, with daytime temperatures peaking at around 31°C in July and August, and hovering around 27°C to 28°C in June and September. In July and August, night-time temperatures often remain above 20°C, meaning you can look forward to spending time outdoors after dark without needing a jumper. Even in winter, daytime temperatures regularly hit the teens, and average daily sunshine hours in January are closer to what you'd expect in southern UK in August.
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Families: with family friendly hotels and easy beach access, Argassi, Greece is perfect for families with children.
Couples: with plenty of nightlife and dining options, Argassi also makes a great base for couples.
Language: the official language is Greek, although you'll find English is spoken in most hotels and at major tourist sights. Many staff will also speak at least a basic level of English in restaurants, bars and shops. However, if you'd like to brush up on your Greek, carry a phrase book or download a language-learning app. The locals will appreciate any effort you make to speak their language, even if it's just a few words.
Currency: Euro
Local time: Argassi is 2 hours ahead of GMT/UK time.
Fly to: Zakynthos International Airport. The transfer time to Argassi is around 1 hour.
Flight time from the UK: The flight time to Argassi is 3.5 hours.
Tourist information: click here for more tourist information on Argassi.
Visa and health: click here for the latest health and visa requirements for holidays to Argassi.
Weather and climate: Argassi, Greece in general, and Zante in particular, enjoy one of the warmest and sunniest climates of any location in Europe. The island enjoys around 12 hours of sunshine per day on average in June, July and August, and sea temperatures are warm enough for swimming in from around June to October. Rain is rare in July and August, although winters are somewhat wetter but still much milder and sunnier than what you'd be used to back home.
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By bus: Zante has a well-developed public transport network, with buses operating all over the island. From Argassi you can take a direct bus to Zakynthos Town, which has a central bus station with services to other destinations such as Porto Roma, Laganas, and Alykes.
By taxi: Taxis can be a convenient way to get around during your Argassi holiday, especially if you're travelling with heavy luggage to or from the airport. Always remember to agree the fare before you set off.
By train: Take the family on the tourist train to Zante.
By car: With a hire car you can explore Zante independently and at your own pace. However, because of the island's relatively small size, this is by no means essential, and may be quite a bit more expensive than public transport.
The Zante Shutdown Festival: one of the biggest events of the year, it’s also one of the biggest urban clubbing events in Europe and takes place in late May.
The island also celebrates a Carnival for 15 days from late February to early March, which includes a huge procession and plenty of fireworks.
The religious festival of St.Dionisios day in late August involves another special parade followed by spectacular fireworks.
One of the liveliest resorts in Zakynthos, Laganas holidays attract a young and ready-to-party crowd every summer. With hundreds of bars and clubs lining the strip, expansive golden sandy beaches, and fantastic water sports, it’s easy to see the attraction for groups of mates looking for a great holiday.
If you’ve got the little ones with you then it’s a family-friendly spot too, with a water park just minutes away. There are plenty of activities for children of all ages, including spotting loggerhead turtles from a glass-bottom boat and exploring hidden coves, home to mysterious shipwrecks. It’s fun, it’s affordable, and it’s the ideal spot for a sunny, beach-based break.
Buzzing nightlife
Zante is filled with many bars and nightclubs, so you’ll find plenty that are just right for you. For those looking to make the most of life after the sun goes down, ‘The Strip’ will keep you entertained throughout the night. When you’ve partied your way down ‘The Strip’, it’ll be time to head for the beach and checkout one of the after parties that go on here.
Loggerhead turtles
Take a trip to the charming Marathonissi Island, which is the home of the loggerhead turtles (also known as the Caretta Caretta turtles). With many boat tours available, you’ll get the chance to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures at this unspoilt beach paradise.
Relax on the beach
With just a short boat journey you’ll discover Keri and the stunning beaches and caves. If you just want to top up your tan you’re definitely in for a treat in this idyllic spot. But if you’re feeling adventurous, then pay a visit to the diving school where you’ll have the chance to explore the caves from above and below the water. With just a short introductory course, you’ll be ready to go.
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Alykanas is a relaxing beach resort on Zakynthos, the third-largest Greek island off the country’s west coast. Zakynthos (sometimes called by its Italian name, Zante) is Greece’s southernmost isle in the Ionian Sea, and one of the country's prettiest islands. The resort offers a good mix of modern apartments, hotels, and villas, some of which have wonderful views of the Ionian Sea.
Thanks to its tranquil setting on the northern coast of the island and 20km from Zante Town, it’s a perfect choice for a more secluded, off-the-beaten-track Greek island destination. Whether you want to spend most of your days soaking up the sun on the beach or taking part in adrenaline-pumping watersports, Alykanas holidays are perfect for getting away from it all.
The area is also an ideal destination for cycling and hiking, with beautiful vineyards and mountain views that will take your breath away. In the evening you'll find the nightlife here more sedate than many other Greek resorts, but you'll still be able to enjoy Greek or karaoke nights and try some fantastic cocktails right by the sea.
Things to do
During your Alykanas holiday, spend some time in Zante Town, where you'll find a much bigger variety of places to eat out and shop. The island capital is also home to the beautiful Agios Markos Church, which is more than 400 years old and has the same design as Venice's St Mark's Basilica. Or head to the Byzantine Museum to learn more about Zante's history, and see the island's most treasured artworks.
Great beaches all around
Great beaches come as standard in Zante, but you’ll discover that along with golden sands and glass coloured waters, the beaches in Alykanas have superb refreshments and a famous shipwreck you can go and look at. This shipwreck happened when a smuggler’s boat got into a spot of trouble and its journey came to an early end in 1983. All of this can be enjoyed in the constant golden sunlight that Alykanas enjoys.
Take a train trip through the countryside
Alykanas can be found in a stunning area of Zante. By taking the Trainaki train ride you’ll get the chance to see the rustic countryside that surrounds Alykanas. From the colourful olive groves with their many spectacular terraces to the charming Vertzagias caves, there’s plenty to see and do when you venture a little further field.
Check out the great artwork on show at the monastery
With the picturesque beach and countryside you’ll find that they are complemented by the artwork that is on show at the monastery of St John the Baptist. Whilst there, you’ll have the chance to discover the riveting pieces of art by renowned artists such as Poulakis and Bafas.
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If you're seeking the perfect summer escape, Alykes, on the island of Zante in Greece ticks all the boxes with soft golden sand beaches, emerald water, and excellent Greek hospitality. This lively resort in the north of Zante offers a broad selection of restaurants and bars where you can order a delicious, creamy moussaka and other Greek specialities, and perfect beaches that are just right for all the family.
Zante is generally quieter and more off-the-beaten-track than other holiday destinations in the Greek Islands, which is why it's popular with holidaymakers who just want to unwind and get away from it all. So, if you want beautiful scenery and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere a holiday in Alykes is perfect for you.
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