Turtle bay

This itinerary will bring you to the most tourist and “young” areas of Zante island and to some splendid beaches of the National Marine Park.
We’ll let you to begin the day from the Porto Koukla area, close to the area of Lithakià, in order to visit later Laganas and Kalamaki.
Porto Koukla, Laganas and Kalamaki are placed one next to the other along the same bay, therefore the sea is beautiful in the same way in all the three beaches.
Your choice depends on what you’re looking for.

Southern gulf

Porto Koukla and Kalamaki are relaxing places.
Porto Koukla offers a narrow and long beach, located just in front of Marathonissi islet and here you can find privacy and calm also during the high season.
Kalamaki is more tourist, but also infinitely larger and longer than the previous one.
It is more equipped for tourists and if you walk till the end of the beach, under the mountain, you can practice integral sun bathing without problems.
Instead the beach of Laganas is the paradise for those who are searching for chaotic vacations and beautiful girls.
This place is like a summer fun park open day and night. Here in Laganas the beach is full all the day of young people that play aquatic sports and beach volley, while in the evening people move along the main road of the village.
After the dinner Porto Koukla is very calm, so you can choose between the chaotic and crazy Laganas or a walk in the more elegant Kalamaki.

Where to eat along the southern gulf

Popolaros Tavern - Ampelokipoi, Laganas

Traditional tavern with Greek live music every night.

Taverna Vardiola - Porto Koukla - Lithakia

In Vardiola tavern you’ll find a great variety of Greek food and you can taste all the traditional Zakynthian dishes. You can begin your dinner with starters prepared with local ingredients of olives, Feta cheese, olive oil or local sausages.

FRIENDS Restaurant and Bar - Laganas

If you are around Laganas or Kalamaki area and you wish to have great home made food with large portions and reasonable prices you have to come to Friends Restaurant and Bar.

Shopping in the southern gulf

Gift Shop Levantino - Kalamaki

Levantino Gift Shop is placed along Kalamaki main road and has been selected by Zanteisland.com as the most furnished place on Zakynthos island where to buy any kind of souvenir.

Amusements in the southern gulf

Caretta‘s Fun Park Center - Kalamaki

Caretta fun park center is a part of the CARETTA BEACH HOLIDAY VILLAGE resort and offers an unforgettable experience to all kids and adults day and night.

Fz Go Kart - Kalamaki

Formula Zante Go Kart is the only professional racing track on Zakynthos island.

Pubs in the southern gulf

Vrakos Café Bar - Laganas

In the night the owner Kostas invite you at Vrakos to drink a cocktail, prepared by himself, in a romantic atmosphere made by the soft light of candles, the background music and the dark sea in front of you.

Tropic Beach Bar - Porto Koukla

Tropic‘s Beach Bar is different, alternative and super enjoyable for all lovers of good music, great drinks and delicious snacks.

Bakery cafe - Kalamaki

We like to suggest you Bakery cafe as it combines a very high quality of sweets and salt snacks and a nice environment for breakfast. Everything is home-made and here every morning excellent breakfast are served.

Rentals in the southern gulf

Gloria Maris Boats Rental - Porto Koukla

Gloria Maris boat rental with its strategic position represents the ideal place where to start your daily boat trip. Rent your own boat or with a personal captain. We offer also excursion boat max. 11 persons .

Euro Zante Rentals - Laganas - Kalamaki

A car represents a much safer and comfortable solution than a motorbike, and we suggest you Euro Zante rentals for the great balance between costs and service solution for the area of Laganas, Kalamaki, Aghios Sostis and the airport.

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