Luxury Villas In Zakinthos

Featured Villa : Porto Zante - Zakinthos

Greece is situated in South East Europe, spanning an area of 131,957 sq.km with a population of 10,964,020. Athens, on mainland Greece is the capital with a population of 3,192,606. The astonishing legacy and diversity of this country is unrivalled by any other, whether you are visiting cosmopolitan capital of Athens, walking through the olive groves of an ancient site or exploring one of the many beautiful islands, you will always find ancient gems of Greek culture, history and early civilisations transporting you to days gone by. However Greece has much more to offer, there are plenty of sun-soaked beaches, crystal blue waters, amazing coastal scenery and the typically Greek villages with their white washed houses and donkeys for transportation to attract many a visitor.

The Greek coast measures approximately 16,000 km in total with the majority being around the Greek Islands. The main characteristics being, the unique diversity of the sandy beaches, small coves, pebbly shores, coastal caves and the clean and clear waters, which are the destinations trademark all over the world. In 2005, Greece had 383 beaches and 5 marinas that were awarded the "Blue Flag" a fact that makes it a popular holiday destination among the European countries.

Enjoy some of the traditional dishes in one of the many restaurants or sea-side taverns or why not in the comfort of your own villa. Greek food is simple, easy to prepare and of course delicious, not forgetting a jug of Retsina to complete the experience.

The Mediterranean climate provides plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and a limited amount of rainfall. Due to the geographical position and its expanse from the mainland across the sea to the islands, there is great variation in Greece's climate. During the summer months, the dry hot sunny days are cooled by breezes of the "meltemi", the seasonal wind. In the more mountainous regions the temperatures are usually lower and winters are mild in lowland areas.

If you enjoy shopping, then Greece is the place for you, it is a country where shoppers have a wonderful time. There are lots of shopping centres where you have the opportunity to buy at reasonable prices, plus there are designer quality shops and family type stores, so make sure you space in your luggage to take back your purchases! Shops opening hours are generally 09:00-14:30 Monday to Friday, and 17:30 - 20:30 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Saturdays they are open 09:00-15:00. Sundays they are closed.

Greece is also a great country to discover by sea, with the benefits of years of marine tradition, good sea conditions has created a vastly increasing tourist demand. The Greek seas are considered to be safe, distances from coast to coast are small, and the overall conditions wind and sea temperature etc are favourable. Should you wish to expand your holiday experience and charter a luxury yacht for a day or more, we would be more than happy to assist.

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Luxury Villas In Zakinthos
Porto Zante Porto Zante, is an award winning complex of luxurious villas in Zakinthos, discreetly tucked away in this private paradise island just west of Greece’s mainland, with panoramic views across the Ionian Sea to the neighbouring island of Kefalonia. Recently listed as the BEST HIDEAWAY in Greece by Conde Nast Traveller in March 2009. Hotel & Villa Resort | 1 - 4 Bedrooms | Sleeps 10

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