Zante, Greece

This beautiful island in the Ionian Sea is a holiday paradise. Smaller than its sister islands of Corfu and Kefalonia, Zante is a gem, edged by superb sandy beaches and set in astonishingly clear waters.

Our Houseparty at the 2* plus Apollon Hotel is a great choice for those who love to be close to the beach and the action, enjoying a very sociable holiday with lots going on right on the doorstep. Come for a week to enjoy the sun and the sand; but come for a fortnight if you really want to discover the island’s dramatic cliffs above hidden coves, its wildlife from seals to turtles, its ancient history and its food and wine.

If you live in the USA or Canada – we have direct flights available to Athens and onwards to Zaknthos (Zante) . Ask for further details and prices in dollars.

Apollon Hotel

Located just a few kilometres north of Zante Town is the popular resort of Tsilivi. It’s popular for a very good reason: there is a long sweep of golden sand which is a magnet for holidaymakers and locals alike. So we are delighted to have secured the majority of the rooms at the Apollon Hotel for the whole summer, so that we can create a proper Friendship Houseparty in the heart of this lively resort. Much of the special atmosphere is due to the warm welcome extended to us by the owners, Dionysios and his family who are rightly proud of this simple and very central little hotel. The Apollon is set on a small side road that leads, little more than 100 metres away, to Tsilivi’s beautiful beach.

The courtyard at the front of the Apollon has a small pool surrounded by loungers and parasols.  Beside this is the Apolis bar and restaurant where we’ll take continental breakfast most mornings and dinner on 5 nights of each week.  The friendly staff make great cocktails, and create tasty, simple dishes ranging from traditional Greek food to popular pizzas and pasta dishes.

Climate Crisis Resilience Fee, sanctioned by the Greek State, has been implemented for 2024 stays. If you are staying at Apollon Hotel this will cost €1.50 per person per night and is payable to the hotel.

Your Room

All rooms have high ceilings and are spacious, airy, with air-conditioning if needed at extra charge. Each is simply-furnished with a double bed, or twin beds matrimonial style, and a small shower room, satellite TV, a hairdryer, kettle and mini-fridge so you can keep bottled water cool. A safe is also available and all rooms will have air-conditioning. There is 5 new rooms built in 2018 which are of a higher standard and more modern.

Our prices are based on ground-floor rooms with a terrace, with supplements payable for 1st floor rooms with balconies and for the new rooftop terrace rooms.

Upgrades
1st floor Balcony room £5 per night; Rooftop Terrace room £15 per night.

Hotel Facts

  • 24 rooms
  • Swimming pool with beach towels provided
  • Bar, lounge and restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini fridge
  • Kettle
  • Satellite TV
  • Room safe
  • Hairdryer
  • WiFi

Location

The heart of Tsilivi is roughly 10 minutes’ stroll from the Apollon, with plenty of bars and attractions from a bowling alley to the water park, and a host of water-sports to try. Your Host has plenty of recommendations for dinner on the 2 nights a week we eat out at own expense.

Zante Town ( 6kms away) is worth the bus ride: beautifully-restored buildings and pedestrianised streets leading up from the waterside Plateia Solumu make it an excellent morning or evening trip.

EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

In the resort, the host can arrange a number of excursions, these may include cultural, historical and fun activities.

In Zante the excursions may include, boat trips/cruises, sailing, nights out, sightseeing tours and jeep Safari.

These can all be booked at the resort with your Friendship Travel host.

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