An Island of contrasts
Villas on Zakynthos
An Island of contrasts
The Ionian island of Zakynthos is known for golden beaches and white cliffs, verdant hills and electric blue seas, savoury olives and sweet raisins, loggerhead turtles and great poets. A unique mix.
Villas with soul on Zakynthos
Travel Guide
At a glance
- Surface area: 405km2 (approx)
- Population: 41,000 (approx)
- A poetical name: Zakynthos (or Zante) is also known as the “Flower of the Levant”
- Literary fame: Homer mentions Zakynthos in the Odyssey
- The most loved visitors: the loggerhead turtles who nest on the beaches of the National Marine Park in Laganas Bay
From our local specialist
From our local specialist
“Spend a morning on the islet of Despotiko where recent excavations have unearthed a 6th-century BCE sanctuary dedicated to Apollo. When you’re done, head back across the water for a well-deserved lunch at Captain Pipinos Seafood Taverna.”
Let us help craft your dream villa escape
Our Villa Specialists regularly visit each of our villas, so they’re perfectly placed to answer all your questions and help you find your perfect home from home.
We're the only keyholder to a family of unique houses and experiences
We seek out houses, villas and estates with soul. And because we’re the only company entrusted with renting them, we know them intimately – their story, their design, their availability – so we can introduce you to your perfect place.
Publications where we’ve Been Featured
