The Zakynthos Marine Park is one the most popular reserves for marine life around. The park also houses endangered marine creatures within the Mediterranean ecosystem, making the experience even more spectacular. Keep your eyes peeled for endangered Caretta-Caretta turtles, the park features an exclusive nesting ground for these animals. In addition, you’ve got dolphins, Mediterranean Seals Monachus-Monachus, migrating birds, wild swans, kingfishers, seagulls, frogs, tortoises, iguanas, water snakes, and more. The park is maintained by a group of conservationists who volunteer and work throughout the year. The reserve is just 11km from Tsilivi, making it an easy day trip option for nature lovers.
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Tsilivi Holidays
Overview
Holidays to Tsilivi are all about action-packed beaches, laid-back towns and a spectacular nightlife. This seaside resort caters to everyone, offering lazy days spent on Blue Flag sands and up-beat nights spent in lively waterfront bars - its close proximity to party capital Zante makes it a hot spot for those seeking a little bit of both.
Holidays to Tsilivi serve up an idyllic town set against the coastline of the Ionian Sea. It’s long, crescent-shaped beach (awarded with Blue Flag status) is one of the reasons this resort has grown so much in popularity, with shallow waters ideal for little paddlers, sun loungers available and a selection of seafront restaurants and bars lining the sand. There are two smaller beaches nearby offering a quieter retreat on the sands, too, if you prefer. The coastal town is surrounded by gorgeous olive groves and vineyards, showcasing the authentic side of Greece, whereby in the centre you’ll find traditional family-run tavernas and quirky craft shops lining the cobbles.
For those who want to sightsee during their holidays to Tsilivi, you can soak up the rich culture and heritage of Greece in the town, which has a few tourist attractions worth ticking off, including the Dionysios Solomos Museum, Dimokratias Square, Byzantine Museum, Dionisios Solomos Square, Agios Dionysios Church and Port of Zakynthos. A hit with families and couples alike, luxurious Tsilivi holidays are ideal if you want to make the most of the beaches, dive into exciting watersports and indulge in some incredible cuisine – but if you do want to turn it up a notch, buzzing Zante is around the corner, offering an abundance of lively bars and clubs.
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Temperature(Avg.monthly °c)
Rainfall(Avg.monthly mm)
January
11°c
February
11°c
March
13°c
April
15°c
May
19°c
June
23°c
July
26°c
August
26°c
September
24°c
October
20°c
November
16°c
December
13°c
Getting Around
Tsilivi has quite a few taxi and car rentals that provide the services round the clock. One can also rent bikes and cycles to get around the city. The nearest airport is Zakynthos airport, which is just 10km from Tsilivi. The town also has its own port, which serves as a facility for those looking travelling to different Greek islands through water.
Your Guide to Tsilivi
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Beaches of Tsilivi
Tsilivi has several golden sand beaches which are dotted with sun loungers, full of exciting water sporting facilities like parasailing, diving and snorkeling, plus multiple restaurants, bars and traditional taverns backing the sand. Tsilivi beach is the most popular, while Tragaki and Bouka beaches to the west, are far quieter. Better still, hop on a boat trip and discover Turtle Island or famous Smugglers Cove – otherwise known as Shipwreck Beach.
Water Village Zante
The Water Village Zante is where the resort’s thrills and spills are at. This water and amusement park is located in village of Sarakinado, just 8km from Tsilivi, and stretches across a whopping 40,000sq.m area. The park has plenty of attractions for adventure-seeking kids, big kids too, with a variety of splash-tastic water slides, a lazy river, electric wave pool, water slide towers, pools and beyond. The ‘Jungle Adventure’ part of the Water Village also provides as many as 50 activities, so you’re sure to keep boredom at bay. Grab on-the-go snacks to satisfy those swimmer appetites or eat in one of the many restaurants on-site.
Authentic Greek Cuisine
The vibrant flavours of Greece are loved world-wide, so it’s impossible to visit this resort without indulging in the delicious cuisine. While the island’s capital Zante serves up plenty of restaurants and fast food chains, it’s the traditional family-run tavernas dotted around the resort town that will leave you wanting more. The Olive Tree Taverna is a must-visit serving traditional Greek fare, similarly the Avli Taverna Restaurant is a go-to for great dining. While you’re in Greece, don’t forget to try some of the local staples such as hearty moussaka, fresh and crisp feta and olive salads and a sweet pastry treat, or two!
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