Zante Island Greece
This has the main shops, piazza and harbour from which the frequent ferries to the mainland port of Kyllini depart and arrive. Agios Nikolaos - (north east) although the small village has only ~30 year-round inhabitants, it is the second most important port on Zante, as the ferry to Kefalonia departs there. The bay itself is fairly sheltered by the tall mountains and island in the bay and has many sea front restaurants along with a local coastguard station. Boats running trips to the blue caves slightly to the north depart from here and although quiet it can get busy at certain times of day when bus loads of tourists arrive to get the ferry to and from Kefalonia
Argassi
A closely linked pair of family resorts on the east coast north of Tsilivi. Argasi - A few km south of Zante town on the Vassilikos penninsula. No real beach and consists of a few streets with hotels and more across the main road that runs up the peninsula. It has some bars and clubs but not a lot else to recommend it.
Kalamaki
Located to the east of Laganas past the turtle "no build zone". Although a busy resort its less of the all night party area than Laganas and is more suited to families. Most of its buildings and shops are located on the main road that runs between this resort, past the airport and towards Laganas. Like Laganas it shares a very long sandy beach that stretches for many miles across the south part of the island.
Laganas
The main attraction of Laganas is the migration of the loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), as well as partying for young Europeans. Each year during the months of June, July and August the turtles migrate to the Bay of Laganas to lay their eggs on the beach. This is a protected beach which is watched over by ecologists at all times. Laganas is a modern place on an old style Greek island, with a high proportion of nightclubs and bars. Laganas is a popular Club 18-30 destination. The main strip in Laganas consists of bars, restaurants, and tourist shops. The island is popular with British, Dutch, and German tourists.
Keri
Basically 3 parts to this. The pebble beach and coast area at Limniou Keri, the village of Keri itself in the mountains and further west the lighthouse of Keri which is popular with tourists who want to see a sunset. Laganas - The (in)famous resort of Laganas. This is the main "party" town on the island. The main street consists almost entirely of nightclubs, bars and fast food outlets. Its very popular with the younger visitors and the 18-30 brigade. The beach itself has some nicer bars and restaurants along its length.
Alykes - Alykanas
Alykanas village is located in the central part of the island, North West of the city of Zante, north of Keri and southeast of Volimes. Alykes Its geography consists of farmlands to the central and southeastern parts, the hills to the east and the mountains to the west. Both areas ere quiet with clean seas and ideal for families and children.
Tsilivi
A family orientated resort north of Zante town. It has some late night bars and near nightclubs but on the whole is a bustling family resort with all the usual hotels, supermarkets, restaurants and so on. It has a very wide and long sandy beach along with watersports available from it.
Vasillikos
A quiet village in the south east on the Vassilikos penninsula. Here there are now no major hotels and just apartments, villas along with restaurants and tavernas. It has much more of a small village feel to it, has no nightclubs or other entertainment as is the place to look for a more relaxing, quiet holiday. In this area are the turtle nesting beach of Gerakas and Dafnia. Slightly to the north is Agios Nikolaos (not to be confused with the one in the north) where there are many watersports, basic scuba diving and a buisier place.
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