DESTINATIONS — GREECE & CYPRUS
Cameo Island, Laganas
Blue Caves
hit with kids and grown-ups alike. Attraction World’s full-day
Island Cruise of Zante, its best- selling excursion here, departs from Zakynthos Town for both the Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach, followed by swimming stops at Keri Caves and Vassilikos (£33 for adults, £23 for children aged two to 12). No visit would be complete without glimpsing the endangered loggerhead sea turtles, which
lay their eggs along the south coast in July and August. They can be spotted from Kalamaki and Laganas, but it’s worth the extra effort to get to the quieter Gerakas Beach, where they can be seen from shore or by swimming just a few metres out. There are strict protection measures in place to aid conservation efforts, so warn clients to pay close attention to the rules. There is plenty of sightseeing to
enjoy on land too. Zakynthos Town is well worth an afternoon stroll – stop for an ice cream in Bochali for the best views across the town – or escape the tourist bubble and head for the hills. Robert Goodwin, head of
product and commercial at Cosmos Holidays, says a day is enough to hire a car and get a feel for the tiny, traditional villages of Louha, Porto Roxa and Limnionas. Meanwhile, Olympic Holidays’ Photis Lambrianides has a soft spot for the 16th century monastery of St George Krimnon near the village of Volimi, which not only offers an insight into religious history, but also sports breathtaking sea views from its lofty location.
l SELL: EASY DOES IT With great UK flight connections and product to suit all pockets, Zante is a strong seller for holidaymakers both young and old. The addition of new flights – easyJet has just added a weekly service from Liverpool John Lennon, and
Jet2.com begins flying from Newcastle and Belfast International next month – on top of existing services from 10 other regional airports, means nowhere is out of reach for the Greek island. Alan Cross, general manager
of trade sales for Jet2holidays, says: “The new flights from Belfast and Newcastle, as well as the new hotels and resorts, make our Zante offering our best yet. It is easy to see why this Greek island is so popular, with its beautiful beaches, abundance of family activities, lively party scene and quiet coves.” While Zante definitely has mass appeal, it shouldn’t be overlooked for niche visits too.
Game fishing is popular – Zante Big Game Fishing can arrange private charters to catch tuna, dorada and swordfish – as is scuba diving around Keri Caves and, for real thrill-seekers, base-jumping at Shipwreck Beach. TW
Zante Town 62 •
travelweekly.co.uk — 7 May 2015
PICTURE:GNTO/CONSTANTINOS VATIKIOTIS;
JET2HOLIDAYS.COM
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76