Day trip to Olympia

Day trip to Olympia

In the Valley of Gods lies Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk through the impressive ruins, where athletes trained and competed. The site is also home to the remains of the temples of Zeus and Hera. Visit the museum to see the treasures found at the site during archaeological digs.
Gerakas Beach

Gerakas Beach

Vassilikos, Zante

This is the most southern beach on the island and the least developed. It's a protected nesting site for loggerhead turtles, so some of it is roped off at times. You can still swim, snorkel or lounge, and the...

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St. Nicholas Beach

St. Nicholas Beach

Vassilikos, Zante

Popular with tourists and Greeks alike, St Nicholas Beach in the South of Zante is a beautiful bay, with a Greek Orthodox Church perched on a cliff overlooking the sand. Take a trip on a jet-ski or paraglide or...

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Vasilikos Beach

Vasilikos Beach

Vassilikos, Zante

There are lots of little beaches in this area, all with their own attractions. Most have good facilities such as toilets and showers, lifeguards and sun loungers. Many people do water sports at the beaches, or...

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