According to lawschoolsinusa, Zakynthos (Greek: Ζάκυνθος) is an island in the Ionian Sea that is part of the Ionian Islands. The Ionian Islands are a region of Greece (Europe). The capital of Zakynthos is the eponymous Zakynthos.
Zakynthos is a popular holiday destination. There are several seaside resorts and tourist towns. Especially the city of Laganas is known as “place to be” for tourists because of the many souvenir shops, restaurants and bars. The landscape is mountainous with lots of greenery. The coastline is mostly determined by steep rock walls with beautiful bays. Zakynthos is also known for its Caretta Caretta turtles and good surfing conditions.
Where is Zakynthos located?
Travel information of Zakynthos
Official name: Zakynthos
Continent: Europe
Area: 406 km²
Capital: Zakynthos
Country code: GR, GRC
Population: 40,650 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 758 m (Vrachionas)
Distance (Amsterdam – Zakynthos): 2,075 km
Flight time: approx. 3 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Current status: No special security risks.
Current color code: Green.
Corona
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), there may be (temporary) measures in place on Zakynthos that you as a tourist may have to deal with. For the most up-to-date corona travel advice, please refer to our special coronavirus travel advice page. For the number of current corona infections, number of deaths and various corona-related graphs of Zakynthos, please visit Countryaah.
Travel offer
On our travel offer page you will find an overview of reliable travel organizations that offer complete trips and holidays to Zakynthos. In addition, you will find an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) with which you can compose your ideal trip yourself.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a travel guide, map, hiking map, cycling map, book or DVD about Zakynthos? You will find an extensive collection at travel bookstore De Zwerver.
Excursions, activities and day trips
With the help of Countryaah you can reserve an excursion, activity, guided tour, entrance ticket and/or day trip for your stay on Zakynthos at a discount. This way you are assured of a place, in some cases you can skip the queue and you can already plan your travel program.
Weather and climate
Zakynthos has a Mediterranean climate. In the winter months the temperatures are around 10 to 15 degrees and in the summer months around 25 to 30 degrees.
The current weather (weather forecast) and a weather forecast for Zakynthos can be found on our extensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Zakynthos can be found at Climate info.
Best time
May, June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Zakynthos. In these months you have the best chance of good weather.
Language
Greek is the official language on Zakynthos. In addition, a lot of English is spoken because of tourism.
Would you like to translate from or into Greek for free? Use the Google translator for this.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not necessary.
Embassies and consulates
Below is an overview of relevant diplomatic representations, including addresses and contact details.
Netherlands Embassy in Greece: netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Dutch Consulate in Patras (also for Zakynthos):
netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Greek Embassy in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Greek Consulate in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
For urgent assistance, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7 on +31247247247.
Vaccination (inoculation)
You do not need any vaccinations for a visit to Zakynthos.
Money and Currency matters
On Zakynthos you pay with the euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs on Zakynthos can be found on our ATMs page.
Price level
The prices on Zakynthos are a lot lower than in the Netherlands. The price difference with the Netherlands is -22% on average. Some examples are: restaurants (34% cheaper), food (10% cheaper), imported beer in catering (8% cheaper), cigarettes (43% cheaper) and public transport (40% cheaper). Please note that the price difference in tourist areas, especially during high season, may vary.
Tipping
In Zakynthos it is customary to tip, even if this is already included in the bill. Good service is about 5-10% tip.
Time difference
On Zakynthos it is 1 hour later than in the Netherlands.
Summer time on Zakynthos is the same as in the Netherlands.
The local time, date and time zone for Zakynthos can be found on our time difference page.
Traffic and route
On Zakynthos you have to drive on the right.
You do not need an international driver’s license to drive and/or rent a motor vehicle on Zakynthos.
An overview of all ferry connections between the various Greek islands can be found on GTP.
With the Google route planner you can compile a route description from, to or within Zakynthos.
Electricity
On Zakynthos the same plugs and sockets are used as in the Netherlands.
More information about electricity on Zakynthos can be found on our electricity page (see Greece).
Emergency services
If you need help from the police, fire brigade and/or ambulance in an emergency, you can use the emergency numbers below.
– Police: +30 26950 22100 (From Greek phone: 100)
– Fire: +30 26950 22161 (From Greek phone: 199)
– Ambulance: +30 26950 23166 (From Greek phone: 166)
Tap water
The water from the tap is not checked for bacteria and can therefore cause stomach and intestinal complaints. Bottled water is therefore recommended.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Zakynthos can be found on Google news.
An overview of the newspapers from Greece (Zakynthos) can be found on Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Zakynthos end in.gr.
Official website of Zakynthos: visitgreece.gr.
Telephony
The country code (international access code) to call someone on Zakynthos is 0030 or +30.
Do you want to call the Netherlands from Zakynthos? Then use the Dutch country code 0031 or +31.
(If using a country code, omit the leading 0 of the number to be called.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Zakynthos Phone Directory.
Company details can be found in the Yellow Pages of Zakynthos.
Photos and videos
On Flickr you will find a nice collection of photos of Zakynthos.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Zakynthos.
Public holidays and school holidays
An overview of all public holidays on Zakynthos can be found on Beleven.org.
You will find an overview of all school holidays in Greece (Zakynthos) in the Eurydice school guide.
Reviews and travel experiences
On Zoover and TripAdvisor you will find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg hotels and holiday homes), restaurants and destinations on Zakynthos, supplemented with photos, videos and points of interest.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travelogue about Zakynthos?
On Island Zakynthos you will find travel reports and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Zakynthos. It is also possible to keep a free diary of your trip for family and/or friends.
Nature and world heritage
An overview of the protected nature areas (including national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Zakynthos can be found on Protected Planet.
Zakynthos is not on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Customs rules
Do you want to know how much you are allowed to import and export when traveling to Zakynthos? On the IATA website you will find an overview of the maximum quantities of cigarettes, alcohol, medicines and money, among other things. If you stick to these quantities, you don’t have to declare anything to customs. You will also find the laws and regulations regarding the entry of pets on this website.
Entrepreneurship and doing business
If you intend to do business on or do business with Zakynthos, it is wise to prepare well. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency can help you with this. On PaulSourcing.com you will find a large amount of information about Zakynthos, including: opportunities, import and export rules, trade figures, do’s and don’ts, product requirements, business partners and subsidies.
Relevant legislation
Below you will find relevant legislation and regulations that you may encounter during your visit to Zakynthos.
– Alcohol: Buying and/or drinking from the age of 18.
– Alcohol and traffic: The maximum allowed blood alcohol level is 0.5 for cars and 0.2 for motorcycles and novice drivers up to 2 years old.
– Tobacco: Buy from the age of 18, smoking at all ages.
– Smoking ban: In public places.
– Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
…Zakynthos is also known as Zante?
…Zakynthos was hit by a major earthquake in 1953?
…Zakynthos has a beach that is only accessible by boat?
…Zakynthos is known for its many turtles?