The impression I got is not very good I visited Zante in August 2004. The impression I got is not very good. Laganas, Alykes, Tsilivi and Argasi are British tour operators' ""ghettos"". It felt strange, what with English flags flying everywhere and all the establishments and stores set up to cater to the British tourists' needs.

Needless to say that eating in those areas is out of the question, since the only thing you can get is terrible fast food. Things are different in Vasilikos, with nice beaches, especially Gerakas.

This is where you start liking Zante. The Arekia tavern, in Chora, is incredible, with the 96-year old lead singer and the a-capella choir. Another nice place in Zakynthos is the natural park in Askos, which is the incredible work of a fantastic gentleman who, sin