Guidebook for Drosia
Food Scene
Very close to the Giardino Resort, two traditional Zakynthian taverns serve delicious dishes at noon and in the evening. The family tavern "Roulis" is located just 150 meters away from the accommodation, right on the beach, while, the tavern "Vardiola", is only 500 meters away, on a private beach with the same name. Feeling the light breeze of the sea while enjoying a glass of wine , you will taste in both taverns superb flavors, fresh fish and all the goods of the Zakynthian land and sea cooked in the traditional way.
17 locals recommend
Porto Roulis
Very close to the Giardino Resort, two traditional Zakynthian taverns serve delicious dishes at noon and in the evening. The family tavern "Roulis" is located just 150 meters away from the accommodation, right on the beach, while, the tavern "Vardiola", is only 500 meters away, on a private beach with the same name. Feeling the light breeze of the sea while enjoying a glass of wine , you will taste in both taverns superb flavors, fresh fish and all the goods of the Zakynthian land and sea cooked in the traditional way.
At the Amboula beach the tavern "Ladofanaro" is another excellent proposal of delicious local food in a hospitable, summer atmosphere.
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Ladofanaro Fish Restauarant and Beach Bar
At the Amboula beach the tavern "Ladofanaro" is another excellent proposal of delicious local food in a hospitable, summer atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Movida
Portokali Orange
Eparchiaki Odos Zakinthou - VasilikouIn the popular area of Tsilivi (3 km) thay lays along the beach in the direction of the Zakynthos town, as the sun sets, a beautiful, lively atmosphere of nightlife and walk takes place. Have some dinner under the starlight and then enjoy your drink, in one of the wonderful Cocktail bars of the resort, listen to the music and try your dancing skills in a music bar while enjoying the warmth of the Greek summer.
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Tsilivi
In the popular area of Tsilivi (3 km) thay lays along the beach in the direction of the Zakynthos town, as the sun sets, a beautiful, lively atmosphere of nightlife and walk takes place. Have some dinner under the starlight and then enjoy your drink, in one of the wonderful Cocktail bars of the resort, listen to the music and try your dancing skills in a music bar while enjoying the warmth of the Greek summer.
Sightseeing
During your holiday you can also enjoy wonderful excursions to beautiful places on the island. The excursions can be booked for you by zantehotels4u in destinations such as the famous "Navagio'' (=Shipwreck), the Marathonissi island, to see the Caretta-caretta turtles, or to offer you the choice of a private boat trip in order to sail along beautiful coasts of the island and find small beaches of virgin beauty.
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Navagio
During your holiday you can also enjoy wonderful excursions to beautiful places on the island. The excursions can be booked for you by zantehotels4u in destinations such as the famous "Navagio'' (=Shipwreck), the Marathonissi island, to see the Caretta-caretta turtles, or to offer you the choice of a private boat trip in order to sail along beautiful coasts of the island and find small beaches of virgin beauty.
The area of "Drosia" and the picturesque villages, Tragaki and Kypseli, located nearby, are known for their abundant clear waters and their natural beauty. The landscape is an amazing sight. Enjoy it during a walk or a drive along the shadowy lanes reaching the chapel of Agios Charalambos that overlooks at the sea from high up standing by the venerable "Vardiola" that dates back in the 16th century. The Vardiolias used to be small square stone fortress-observatories, from where the inhabitants watched the sea during the Venetian period and alerted for pirate ships. At the neighbouring village of Tragaki with the oranges ornaments, visit the historical monastery of "Panagia dermatoussa".
11 locals recommend
Drosia
The area of "Drosia" and the picturesque villages, Tragaki and Kypseli, located nearby, are known for their abundant clear waters and their natural beauty. The landscape is an amazing sight. Enjoy it during a walk or a drive along the shadowy lanes reaching the chapel of Agios Charalambos that overlooks at the sea from high up standing by the venerable "Vardiola" that dates back in the 16th century. The Vardiolias used to be small square stone fortress-observatories, from where the inhabitants watched the sea during the Venetian period and alerted for pirate ships. At the neighbouring village of Tragaki with the oranges ornaments, visit the historical monastery of "Panagia dermatoussa".
Parks & Nature
For even greater contact with the authentic Zakynthos island, the natural habitat "Askos" park in the northern part offers you the experience of touring among the rich flora and fauna species in complete harmony with nature.
54 locals recommend
Askos Stone Park
For even greater contact with the authentic Zakynthos island, the natural habitat "Askos" park in the northern part offers you the experience of touring among the rich flora and fauna species in complete harmony with nature.
You are in one of the most beautiful areas of the island that has kept the authenticity of the landscape with the olive trees spreading on the slopes of the hills colouring the whole area green till almost the sea. The traditional villages, Tragaki and Kypseli (or Belousi, as it is called by the locals) built on the tops of two hills stand out for their beauty, and the majestic churches that mark their center. Among the olive groves there are orchards with orange and lemon trees, which are watered by the abundant spring waters of the region and the fields of a unique variety of sweet-flavoured onions, called "wateronions" or "bellousiotika".
7 locals recommend
Tragaki
You are in one of the most beautiful areas of the island that has kept the authenticity of the landscape with the olive trees spreading on the slopes of the hills colouring the whole area green till almost the sea. The traditional villages, Tragaki and Kypseli (or Belousi, as it is called by the locals) built on the tops of two hills stand out for their beauty, and the majestic churches that mark their center. Among the olive groves there are orchards with orange and lemon trees, which are watered by the abundant spring waters of the region and the fields of a unique variety of sweet-flavoured onions, called "wateronions" or "bellousiotika".
Arts & Culture
Zakynthos is the island of Arts and the place of hospitable people. Besides the beautiful nature, it maintains a high cultural level. Some significant elements of the local culture can be admired by visits to museums and places of historical interest. In the area of Tsilivi, the "Milanio Maritime Museum" has on display great exhibits that narrate the Greek naval journey from the times of antiquity until the modern years.
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MILANIO MARITIME MUSEUM
Zakynthos is the island of Arts and the place of hospitable people. Besides the beautiful nature, it maintains a high cultural level. Some significant elements of the local culture can be admired by visits to museums and places of historical interest. In the area of Tsilivi, the "Milanio Maritime Museum" has on display great exhibits that narrate the Greek naval journey from the times of antiquity until the modern years.
In the town of Zakynthos, the "Byzantine Museum" at D. Solomos Square hosts paintings by famous Heptanese and Zakynthian artists as well as Hellenistic and Byzantine sculptures and statues. The square is also adorned by the orthodox church of St. Nicholas "Molos", built in 1561.
20 locals recommend
The Byzantine Museum
In the town of Zakynthos, the "Byzantine Museum" at D. Solomos Square hosts paintings by famous Heptanese and Zakynthian artists as well as Hellenistic and Byzantine sculptures and statues. The square is also adorned by the orthodox church of St. Nicholas "Molos", built in 1561.
At the St. Mark's Square, the only one nowadays Catholic church of St. Mark built in the 16th century and the "Solomos Museum" with the tombs of two of the most important poets of Greece, the national poet Dionysios Solomos (he has written the lyrics of the national anthem of Greece) and Andreas Kalvos. Zantehotels4u has the pleasure to offer you free tickets and a free guided tour to the "Solomos Museum" so that you can become familiar with the culture of our island.
57 locals recommend
Mousio Solomou ke Epifanon Zakinthion
At the St. Mark's Square, the only one nowadays Catholic church of St. Mark built in the 16th century and the "Solomos Museum" with the tombs of two of the most important poets of Greece, the national poet Dionysios Solomos (he has written the lyrics of the national anthem of Greece) and Andreas Kalvos. Zantehotels4u has the pleasure to offer you free tickets and a free guided tour to the "Solomos Museum" so that you can become familiar with the culture of our island.
On the hill above the town in Bochali area stands the Venetian Castle of Zakynthos reminding the Venetian presence on the island for four centuries as well as the historical "Stranis Hill", where Dinysios Solomos inspired the lyrics of the Greek anthem, and the traditional perfumery "Razis "(Since 1963).
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Stranis Hill
On the hill above the town in Bochali area stands the Venetian Castle of Zakynthos reminding the Venetian presence on the island for four centuries as well as the historical "Stranis Hill", where Dinysios Solomos inspired the lyrics of the Greek anthem, and the traditional perfumery "Razis "(Since 1963).
In the mountainous village of Orthonies, the traditional museum houses exhibits from the history of the zakynthian villages, while in the "Helmi Natural History Museum" in Agia Marina you can admire the display of plants, animals, rocks and minerals samples.
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Helmi's Natural History Museum
In the mountainous village of Orthonies, the traditional museum houses exhibits from the history of the zakynthian villages, while in the "Helmi Natural History Museum" in Agia Marina you can admire the display of plants, animals, rocks and minerals samples.
Shopping
There are plenty of shops for gifts, clothes, jewelery accessories in Tsilivi resort. For a greater variety, you can visit the town of Zakynthos, where the two central streets with the covered sidewalks ''kamares''(= arches) for the locals, are full of shops that can meet every need or desire.
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Zakinthos
There are plenty of shops for gifts, clothes, jewelery accessories in Tsilivi resort. For a greater variety, you can visit the town of Zakynthos, where the two central streets with the covered sidewalks ''kamares''(= arches) for the locals, are full of shops that can meet every need or desire.
Entertainment & Activities
Tsilivi is a long beach awarded with a blue flag. The sand is soft and the sea water is shallow, ideal for adults and safe for the children. A variety of water sports from jet ski to sea paragliding is available while there are many snack bars that offer organized entertainment and access to the sandy beach. All you have to do is choose what you like. The Splash Fun Tsilivi Waterpark will fascinate especially our younger friends, as the water slides are wonderful.
6 locals recommend
Planos Beach
Tsilivi is a long beach awarded with a blue flag. The sand is soft and the sea water is shallow, ideal for adults and safe for the children. A variety of water sports from jet ski to sea paragliding is available while there are many snack bars that offer organized entertainment and access to the sandy beach. All you have to do is choose what you like. The Splash Fun Tsilivi Waterpark will fascinate especially our younger friends, as the water slides are wonderful.
Alternatively, you can visit the larger Water Village water park in the neighbouring village of Sarakinado, with indoor and outdoor games that will be loved by children and adults all day long.
24 locals recommend
Water Village
Alternatively, you can visit the larger Water Village water park in the neighbouring village of Sarakinado, with indoor and outdoor games that will be loved by children and adults all day long.
You can also try your golf skills and have fun in the beautiful area of the Fantasy Mini Golf in Tsilivi.
7 locals recommend
Fantasy Mini Golf
You can also try your golf skills and have fun in the beautiful area of the Fantasy Mini Golf in Tsilivi.