Welcome to infozakynthos,
a perfect guide to the beautiful island of Zante , whether it be for holidays, a keep-fit break or relocating.

Zakynthos is a magical place which captures the hearts of those who visit year after year. The island welcomes approximately 1 million visitors annually and is home to numerous ex-pats – current figures estimate that there are about 2,000 ex-pats resident on Zakynthos. The weather in Zakynthos is typically Mediterranean, with warm summers and wet winters! The rain in the winter helps the island to look so beautiful and green in the summer, as is responsible for the fertile land ideal for olive groves and fruit orchards as well as of course the verdant mountain landscape and the numerous varieties of beautiful colourful flowers. Zakynthos is a really sunny island and it is estimated that it enjoys over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually – this is sure to give any visitor the feel good factor that comes with blissful sunny weather! More information about the weather is provided in the table below:

History of the island:

Zakynthos like many of the Greek islands has a very rich history having been invaded by many groups.
It was under Athenian control from the 5 th Century BC until the Spartans overtook them, followed by the Macedonians, Romans and Byzantines. The Venetians are maybe the best known rulers of Zakynthos, having called the island Zante;a name it is often still called. The Venetians ruled from 1484 until 1797 and they left their mark on the architectural style of the buildings, with the capital town in particular having a strong Venetian feel. The island gained independence and joined the new Greek state in 1864. In the Second World War the island suffered from German and Italian occupation and times were particularly hard for the islanders, with a shortage of food and harsh conditions until the war was over.

The most significant event in recent history was an earthquake in 1953 which destroyed many buildings on the island, in the capital town only 3 buildings were left standing, but many villages managed to escape serious devastation from the earthquake (such as Volimes in the north and Keri in the south) . When the houses and other buildings destroyed in the earthquake were rebuilt it was to very high anti-seismic standards.

The residents of Zakynthos have long been known for their friendliness and love of poetry and dancing.
The most famous Zakynthian is Dionysios Solomos (1798 – 1857) a national Greek poet, whose poem “hymn to liberty” formed the lyrics to the Greek National Anthem.

So for your own taste of paradise, to enjoy the sunshine, history and beauty of this gorgeous island book your summer holiday now. We have accommodation in each resort to suit all tastes and budgets.