Exploring Family-Friendly Zakynthos in 4 Days

  • Day 1: Navagio Beach and Blue Caves
    1 hour 23 minutes (22.9 km) from Zakynthos town

    Begin your trip with a visit to the stunning Navagio Beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach. Enjoy the crystal clear blue waters as you relax on the white sand beach. Afterward, take a boat tour of the Blue Caves, a unique geological formation of blue-hued caves.

  • Day 2: Tsilivi Waterpark and Alykes Beach
    35 minutes (13.1 km) from previous location

    Head to Tsilivi Waterpark for a fun-filled day with the family. From thrilling water slides to the lazy river, there's something for everyone. Later in the day, soak up the sun at Alykes Beach, a child-friendly beach with shallow waters and soft golden sand.

  • Day 3: Keri Caves and Cooking Class
    30 minutes (15.9 km) from previous location

    Explore the Keri Caves by boat to discover the natural beauty of these sea caves. In the evening, enroll in a cooking class to learn to cook authentic Greek dishes with fresh local produce.

  • Day 4: Bohali Hill and Turtle Spotting
    15 minutes (4.4 km) from previous location

    Visit Bohali Hill, a scenic spot with panoramic views of Zakynthos town and the Ionian sea. In the afternoon, go on a boat tour to spot sea turtles in their natural habitat.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Navagio Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Blue Caves (1 hour, €15 per person)
  • Tsilivi Waterpark (6 hours, €24 per adult, €15 per child)
  • Alykes Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Keri Caves (2 hours, €20 per person)
  • Cooking Class (3 hours, €60 per person)
  • Bohali Hill (2 hours, free)
  • Turtle Spotting (2 hours, €25 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €159 per person

Transportation

Consider renting a car for ease of transportation between locations. Taxi rides are widely available, but can be costly. Plan for a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour in between each location due to heavy traffic in the peak season. The estimated travel cost for renting a car is €30-50 per day, and a taxi ride from the airport to the city center is around €20.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Kalamaki Beach for a chance to see the sea turtles up close. If you have less time, skip the cooking class or the Bohali Hill, as these activities are not must-sees on the island.

Airports

Zakynthos Island International Airport (ZTH) is located in the town of Kalamaki, approximately 4 km south of Zakynthos town. It is the main airport of Zakynthos and offers frequent flight connections to other Greek islands and European cities.

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