Zante is the most southerly of the Ionian Islands, with amazing contrast between rugged mountains with valleys of vineyards, yet on the coast there is just one great beach after another. It’s the beaches that are the biggest draw for Zante holidays and some of the best nightlife on the Greek islands. Beautifully tranquil coves, broad white-sand bays and resort beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, are all edged with private villas, holiday apartments and family-friendly hotels.

If you’re after a lively resort, Laganas is a good choice the beach is one of the biggest in Zante and it’s also a conservation area for hundreds of loggerhead turtles that nest there each year. Whether you're soaking up the sun in the bays of Alykanas, sipping wine or cocktails in Argassi or shopping and sunbathing inTsilivi, your Zante holiday is bound to be packed with fun. Its not all just lazy days by the beach The Venetians ruled on Zante for many years and many of the buildings have a strong Venetian influence.

There are several interesting museums in the town well worth a visit, such as the Byzantine museum and the Solomos and Kalvos museum. For an island that’s just 40 by 18 kilometres – about the size of the Isle of Wight – Zante manages to cover a lot of bases.