Renard Bleu Homes Guidebook
Our favorite beaches!
One of the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos. Part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, you can spot many caretta caretta nests on the sand especially if you visit this place during the nesting period (End of May-Beginning of September). It is always clean without any motorboats in close distance. Sunset @ Gerakas is a must-live experience.
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Gerakas Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos. Part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, you can spot many caretta caretta nests on the sand especially if you visit this place during the nesting period (End of May-Beginning of September). It is always clean without any motorboats in close distance. Sunset @ Gerakas is a must-live experience.
St Nicholas beach has taken its name from the church that sits on the rocks. The beach is famous for its watersports center and its nice beach bars. For the ones who prefer calm and quiet time at the beach you can choose the part on the right with no beach bars or motorboats....
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Strand von St. Nikolaus
St Nicholas beach has taken its name from the church that sits on the rocks. The beach is famous for its watersports center and its nice beach bars. For the ones who prefer calm and quiet time at the beach you can choose the part on the right with no beach bars or motorboats....
The Great Porto Vromi beach and the nearby Navagio (Shipwreck) are the places every visitor to Zakynthos should go. They are both located in the North-West coast of the island. You can rent a motorboat from Porto Vromi and visit Navagio along with the Blue Caves.
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Porto Vromi Maries
The Great Porto Vromi beach and the nearby Navagio (Shipwreck) are the places every visitor to Zakynthos should go. They are both located in the North-West coast of the island. You can rent a motorboat from Porto Vromi and visit Navagio along with the Blue Caves.
Porto Limnionas is found on the west coast of Zakynthos. You will need a car or a motorbike to access the bay. The bay is roughly u-shaped with plenty of crannies and small caves.
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Porto Limnionas Tavern
Porto Limnionas is found on the west coast of Zakynthos. You will need a car or a motorbike to access the bay. The bay is roughly u-shaped with plenty of crannies and small caves.
It is also called the turtle island due to its shape. A small exotic island with no inhabitants. Sandy beach with crystal clear waters. You can access it from Keri lake where you can rent a motorboat (no licence needed) for half a day or for a full day. If you rent a motorboat from Keri do not forget to visit the Sout-West coast of the island with its beautiful blue caves!
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Marathonísi
It is also called the turtle island due to its shape. A small exotic island with no inhabitants. Sandy beach with crystal clear waters. You can access it from Keri lake where you can rent a motorboat (no licence needed) for half a day or for a full day. If you rent a motorboat from Keri do not forget to visit the Sout-West coast of the island with its beautiful blue caves!
The beach gets crowded in the summer. It has crystal waters. Its waters are pretty deep which makes it ideal for snorkeling.
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Makris Gialos
The beach gets crowded in the summer. It has crystal waters. Its waters are pretty deep which makes it ideal for snorkeling.
Alykes beach is a very long sandy beach. The area owns is name to the saltmarshes that are found near the beach.It is highly tourist developed and offers almost everything to the visitor. Sunbeds & Umbrellas available for rent.
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Alykes Strand
Alykes beach is a very long sandy beach. The area owns is name to the saltmarshes that are found near the beach.It is highly tourist developed and offers almost everything to the visitor. Sunbeds & Umbrellas available for rent.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, Navagio Beach is located on the North-West coast of Zakynthos island. Originally, Navagio Beach was known as Agios Georgios and later it became an impromptu ship graveyard when its shores were washed upon by the MV Panayiotis in October 1980.
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Navagio Shipwreck Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, Navagio Beach is located on the North-West coast of Zakynthos island. Originally, Navagio Beach was known as Agios Georgios and later it became an impromptu ship graveyard when its shores were washed upon by the MV Panayiotis in October 1980.
If you are in the city center and you want to go to the beach EOT is a descent beach you can visit.
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If you are in the city center and you want to go to the beach EOT is a descent beach you can visit.
Lunch/ Dinner
Restaurants and taverna you can sit for lunch or dinner
It is found in the town of Zakynthos. Not big choice in the menu but everyday they prepare freshly cooked dishes. Greek and local recipes to choose from. Fish, meat, soups and freshly cut salads always in their menu. Very friendly staff and logical prices. In Greek, we call this type of restaurants "magirio"
To Kantouni
15 ΛογοθετώνIt is found in the town of Zakynthos. Not big choice in the menu but everyday they prepare freshly cooked dishes. Greek and local recipes to choose from. Fish, meat, soups and freshly cut salads always in their menu. Very friendly staff and logical prices. In Greek, we call this type of restaurants "magirio"
A "real" Italian restaurant in Zakynthos. Many of the ingredients they use come directly from Italy. One of the best pizza I have ever eaten... Very friendly owners with a very nice garden to sit outside. A must-visit place if you like Italian food.
Da Camillo
A "real" Italian restaurant in Zakynthos. Many of the ingredients they use come directly from Italy. One of the best pizza I have ever eaten... Very friendly owners with a very nice garden to sit outside. A must-visit place if you like Italian food.
Just lovely! The food, the service, the design and atmosphere and and the great events they arrange!
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Portokali Orange
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouJust lovely! The food, the service, the design and atmosphere and and the great events they arrange!
"To Paradosiako" is a family-run Greek restaurant, situated on the main road, right next to the river of Alykes, Zante. Since 1997, they have been offering quality food, at very reasonable prices and with friendly and attentive service.
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Traditional
"To Paradosiako" is a family-run Greek restaurant, situated on the main road, right next to the river of Alykes, Zante. Since 1997, they have been offering quality food, at very reasonable prices and with friendly and attentive service.
If you are in Zakynthos it’s a must go. Great food in a cosy atmosphere. Tasting & Large menu.
Στης Γυναίκας του Αλέξη - Φαγοποτείον
If you are in Zakynthos it’s a must go. Great food in a cosy atmosphere. Tasting & Large menu.
After a long day at the beaches of makris gialos and xigia, make sure you visit the Xigia restaurant. Fresh fish and other greek food recipes, fantastic setting on the cliff side overlooking the sea and very friendly staff!
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Taverna Xigia
After a long day at the beaches of makris gialos and xigia, make sure you visit the Xigia restaurant. Fresh fish and other greek food recipes, fantastic setting on the cliff side overlooking the sea and very friendly staff!
From Bochali you can see all of Zakynthos Town, the port, the Skopos mountain, the Gulf of Laganas and Marathonisi. Latas café is situated over the hill. It is a nice place to drink your coffee in the morning or choose from a big variety of sweets/ desserts in the evening.
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Latas Cafe-Bistrot
From Bochali you can see all of Zakynthos Town, the port, the Skopos mountain, the Gulf of Laganas and Marathonisi. Latas café is situated over the hill. It is a nice place to drink your coffee in the morning or choose from a big variety of sweets/ desserts in the evening.
A big selection of grilled recipes and fresh fish. Freshly cut salads and a wide selection of entrée (tzatziki, fried zucchini etc.).
Babis Taverna
A big selection of grilled recipes and fresh fish. Freshly cut salads and a wide selection of entrée (tzatziki, fried zucchini etc.).
A family restaurant right next to the beach! You have the possibility to spend the whole day there... Home made bread and nice traditional Greek recipes. Our favorite is the fish soup! Very friendly staff
Porto Mela Restaurant Dafni Beach
A family restaurant right next to the beach! You have the possibility to spend the whole day there... Home made bread and nice traditional Greek recipes. Our favorite is the fish soup! Very friendly staff
Very close to Solomos square, Prosilio is a high quality restaurant with high standards. The minimal interior with its open kitchen and the warm welcome from its people are just the beginning of a magical gastronomical journey...
https://www.prosiliozakynthos.gr/en-index.html
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Prosilio Restaurant
15 Ag. PantonVery close to Solomos square, Prosilio is a high quality restaurant with high standards. The minimal interior with its open kitchen and the warm welcome from its people are just the beginning of a magical gastronomical journey...
https://www.prosiliozakynthos.gr/en-index.html
Amazing exterior garden, live music (every night) and excellent food. Fresh salads and traditional local recipes in the menu. A must visit place...
Kostas Brother
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouAmazing exterior garden, live music (every night) and excellent food. Fresh salads and traditional local recipes in the menu. A must visit place...
If you organise daily trips to the northern part of the island it worths visiting Michalis taverna. Traditional Zakynthian dishes using a lot of local products.
Sunset Michali's Taverna
If you organise daily trips to the northern part of the island it worths visiting Michalis taverna. Traditional Zakynthian dishes using a lot of local products.
Taverna Nicos & Esther
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouIf you are looking for souvlaki in Vasilikos area there is only one place... Nicos & Esther. Pita, kalamaki, salads and a selection of entry & main dishes will make you love this place.
Taverna Nicos & Esther
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouIf you are looking for souvlaki in Vasilikos area there is only one place... Nicos & Esther. Pita, kalamaki, salads and a selection of entry & main dishes will make you love this place.
Fast food
My favorite souvlaki pita place on the island. You have a choice of different kind of meat such as pork, chicken, kontosouvli, gyros chicken and gyros pork. The owner is a really cool guy and it can be an economic and healthy way to eat after a long day at the beach...
Mythos
9 Ε.ΒενιζάλουMy favorite souvlaki pita place on the island. You have a choice of different kind of meat such as pork, chicken, kontosouvli, gyros chicken and gyros pork. The owner is a really cool guy and it can be an economic and healthy way to eat after a long day at the beach...
One of the best burger places in Zakynthos. Original recipes with fresh ingredients. Burger 365 (chicken) is our favorite!
BurgerHood
31 Kandianou RomaOne of the best burger places in Zakynthos. Original recipes with fresh ingredients. Burger 365 (chicken) is our favorite!
Jenkins eatery
Bakery/ brunch
Freshly baked bread, cakes, coffee, juices and large choice of brunch food and dishes.
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Τρανακας Bakery
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouFreshly baked bread, cakes, coffee, juices and large choice of brunch food and dishes.
The best bakery on the island. Large sélection of bread and a lot of pastry, sandwiches,... Do not forget to taste their coffee as well. Delicious 😋
Artogōnia
83 KolivaThe best bakery on the island. Large sélection of bread and a lot of pastry, sandwiches,... Do not forget to taste their coffee as well. Delicious 😋
Great coffee and top level brunch or take away pastry, sandwiches etc. in a nice atmosphere!
Coffee n' Bake 54
Great coffee and top level brunch or take away pastry, sandwiches etc. in a nice atmosphere!
CAPU Coffee Food
6 TavoulariSuper-Markets
If you stay for a week or longer on the island and you are looking for a super market you should visit AB. Good quality in a reasonable price
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AB Supermarket
If you stay for a week or longer on the island and you are looking for a super market you should visit AB. Good quality in a reasonable price
An alternative to AB supermarket is My Market. Sometimes cheaper than AB...
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My market
15 StravopodiAn alternative to AB supermarket is My Market. Sometimes cheaper than AB...
Lidl
35 kmClubs & bars
One of the oldest and the most reputable clubs in Zakynthos. If you like nightlife and you would like to have a drink or cocktail try Barrage, you won't regret it...!
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Barrage Club
One of the oldest and the most reputable clubs in Zakynthos. If you like nightlife and you would like to have a drink or cocktail try Barrage, you won't regret it...!
If you stay in Vasilikos area or you visit one of the beaches in the area then make sure you try this place. In the morning, you can taste their coffee (for example, a freddo capuccino) and their nice sandwiches and during the evening do not miss their great cocktails. Sakis and Kostas (the owners) are very professional and very well-known bar tenders on Zakynthos island.
Sit And Share
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouIf you stay in Vasilikos area or you visit one of the beaches in the area then make sure you try this place. In the morning, you can taste their coffee (for example, a freddo capuccino) and their nice sandwiches and during the evening do not miss their great cocktails. Sakis and Kostas (the owners) are very professional and very well-known bar tenders on Zakynthos island.
Beatiful view from Bochali hill! For food and/ or enjoy a big variety of drinks.
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Movida
Beatiful view from Bochali hill! For food and/ or enjoy a big variety of drinks.
Pool & bar resto in the same area with the hotel. For an early breakfast or brunch next to the pool to the excellent drinks made by Yiannis in the evening or a selection of limited but carefully prepared dishes.
Vasilikos Beach Hotel Zakynthos
Pool & bar resto in the same area with the hotel. For an early breakfast or brunch next to the pool to the excellent drinks made by Yiannis in the evening or a selection of limited but carefully prepared dishes.
Various Activities
Podilatadiko (standing for “bike shop”) is a multi-purpose facility in Zakynthos, especially designed for cycling enthusiasts. Cyclists themselves, they have designed and established the perfect place for any cycling need, open all year long. They provide the best choices of bicycle rentals on the island, guaranteed service and sales under the trademark and trust of one of the most renowned cycling brands, Specialized.
Open all year round, they offer a wide selection of 18 categories of high quality bicycles and equipment (Road, MTB, Trekking, City, car racks and trailers), delivery all over the island and additional accessories.
Except for their expert technical knowledge, which they are willing to put in practice whenever requested, they do specialise in recommending routes and locations which ensure that their fellow cyclists will live the Ultimate Cycling Experience.
Exclusive local dealer of the bicycle brands: Specialized, Mongoose, Drag and Cinzia/ Jumpertrek. Wide variety of components and accessories (shimano, sram, look, etc).
Cycling Center Zakynthos Podilatadiko
88 KoutouziPodilatadiko (standing for “bike shop”) is a multi-purpose facility in Zakynthos, especially designed for cycling enthusiasts. Cyclists themselves, they have designed and established the perfect place for any cycling need, open all year long. They provide the best choices of bicycle rentals on the island, guaranteed service and sales under the trademark and trust of one of the most renowned cycling brands, Specialized.
Open all year round, they offer a wide selection of 18 categories of high quality bicycles and equipment (Road, MTB, Trekking, City, car racks and trailers), delivery all over the island and additional accessories.
Except for their expert technical knowledge, which they are willing to put in practice whenever requested, they do specialise in recommending routes and locations which ensure that their fellow cyclists will live the Ultimate Cycling Experience.
Exclusive local dealer of the bicycle brands: Specialized, Mongoose, Drag and Cinzia/ Jumpertrek. Wide variety of components and accessories (shimano, sram, look, etc).
if you want to walk around the island like the locals do do not hesitate to join this group and you won't regret it!
Fora Zakynthos
559 Laganas Main roadif you want to walk around the island like the locals do do not hesitate to join this group and you won't regret it!
A great cooking class with many incredibly yummie Greek dishes! The stories about Greek kitchen culture are really interesting and exciting!
Green Frog
A great cooking class with many incredibly yummie Greek dishes! The stories about Greek kitchen culture are really interesting and exciting!
Group or private lessons for all age groups and experience levels -Have a go on the potters wheel.- Create a clay creature great and small. Find hidden creativity in yourself. Enjoy clay, make your own cups and a clay figure.
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Hanne Mi S. Ceramic Art Studio
Group or private lessons for all age groups and experience levels -Have a go on the potters wheel.- Create a clay creature great and small. Find hidden creativity in yourself. Enjoy clay, make your own cups and a clay figure.
Bowl 'm Over
tsilivi