One of the mystical ionic islands, Zakynthos ranks second after Corfu in popularity for family holidays. A large number of children come here who are completely happy to splash in the purest waters, ride a yacht and bask in the sun.
Visits to catering with children here passes completely painless - almost all restaurants have an open terrace, so that it is very cool to dine outdoors, as well as in most cafes and restaurants absolutely not against the fact that children run around the hall and do what They are pleased. If, of course, you are not against it. Some restaurants have a special children's menu. If the child is small, take care that your hotel offers nanny services for the evening to arrange a romantic dinner.
For example, nanny or animator services are in hotels:
LESANTE LUXURY HOTEL & SPA 5 * (Tsili)
Hotel Varres 3 * (Zakynthos)
Alegria Villas (Vasilicos)
Palatino Hotel 4 * (Zakynthos)
Arkadia Luxury Hotel Apartments 3 * (Kipsie)
AEOLOS ZANTE VILLAS (Vasilicos)
and etc.
Almost all hotels and apartments you can ask for a baby cot for kids up to 2 years old, it's free. Also, in many hotels there are family large numbers, well, if you need to save, you can simply ask for an extra bed in the room, this service costs 5-15 euros per day.
As for the choice of the resort itself on the island, it can be noted, first of all, Tsilii is there and a small water park, and a golf club and other places to entertain children. Alikias and Alikanos are as perfect, especially their restaurants with special children's rooms with toys and crooks. Plus, the beaches of these resorts are simply beautiful for kids - soft sand, shallow smooth entrance to water and animation on some large beaches. And in general, all other resorts are quite suitable for family holidays, with the exception, perhaps, Laganas which is more suitable for young people, which came to "let me up."
Well, a little about how to entertain children on Zakynthos.
1. Water Town (Water Village)
This is a water park on Zakynthos, which is ideal for families with young children. Here is a large variety of attractions and entertainment associated with water, in general, here you can spend a truly interesting day with children. There is a water park in the southeastern part of the island on a plot of land, occupying 40,000 sq.m., just 4 km from the city of Zakynthos, in the village of Sarakinado (Sarakinado). What are the slides: free fall, a giant slide, high-speed hydro-pipe and kamikaze is for adults, 4 parallel gentle slides for family descent, riding on buns and "foam", jacuzzi, "lazy river", which is not rushing Swear on a big boat, a small town with water for the youngest, children's pools, and much more. Keys from the locker are free.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (May, June, September and October), 10:00 - 17:30 - July, 10:00 - 18: 00- August.
Tickets: For all day - 18 € (adults) and 14 € (children), half a day (from 14:30) - 14 € adults and 10 € Children. A group of more than 10 people get a 10% discount, and for children up to 4 years old for free!
Taxi to Waterpark: from Zakynthos - 10 €, from Laganos - 14 €, from Kalamaki- 14 €, from Tsilivi - 12 €, from Argassi - 14 €, from Alikanos and Alichesa -16 € (orient to these prices)
2. Magic Mini Golf (Fantasy Mini Golf)
Special golf club for kids. Adults can be drinking drinks at Molly Malones Irish Pub, overlooking the playground, so, you can even relax a little. In addition to golf, there are slot machines and playgrounds. Animators work with children. The entrance costs 6 euros. Pretty unusual design - fountains, waterfalls, ponds - very and very beautiful! There is this club 5 km from Tsili and 4 km from Argassi, near the main road and not far from the sea.
3. Path Pirates (Playaway Pirates)
This path can run to the north and south of the island. But, in my opinion, north much more interesting for the whole family, as such a tour combines events for children with a visit to one of the most famous sites of Zakynthos, the bay of smugglers (where the ship was stranded). The tour passes on the boat, along the Aegean coast, past all the iconic and beautiful beaches, and the animators on the ship will paint the children to the face and put on a pirated hat, so it will not be bored! On the yacht raise the flag "Funny Roger" (the black flag with the skull and bones), the whole ship is decorated accordingly, and the captain on the ship will become, of course, by all the favorite Jack Sparrow, he will teach children how to walk and talk like a pirate. On the beach of the bay with a powerful ship kids can take part in the beach games, they will look for treasure, and adults at this time can soar in the sun on this luxurious beach. Upon returning home, children will receive a certificate that they spent the whole day like a pirate. Such a tour is carried out, as a rule, from Tsili, Alikanos, Alices and Tragaci. The journey lasts half a day and starts in the morning, about 8 or 9 am. The ship is not allowed to bring baby carriages. Such a tour costs about 30 euros for adults and children from 2 to 12 years old - 15-16 euros. Perhaps for snacks and light lunch will have to pay extra. Assess from local guides and travel agencies.
4. Cruise on the skip island.
Real pleasure for the whole family. This complete day trip by boat or yacht offers an incredible opportunity to see world-famous and threatened the disappearance of the Carette turtles. During the trip, tourists are talking about these turtles and how the marine fleet helps prevent the fastening of the turtles. This excursion is held in a game form for the kids, so that it is not boring! And also, such an excursion is an excellent chance to see dolphins in the azure waves. Also, next to the island you can swim from the mask, or take a walk along the island yourself covered with a pine forest. Prepare your cameras to take pictures of the turtles in water or on the beach. And this excursion can be carried out in a boat with a transparent day, so even more interesting!Sometimes a cruise continues to the Keri Peninsula, where there are very beautiful marine caves and lighthouse. A similar excursion is available for almost every resort of the island. Be sure to capture the headdress, a tan cream and a bathing suit. As well as cash, just in case, for lunch. For children, such an excursion just can not do not like it, although for the smallest they will probably be a bit tedious. The excursion starts at about 9 am, and everyone will bring home somewhere by 5 pm. For adults, such a tour will cost 30-35 euros, for children - 15-18 euros.