2-Day Zante Foodie Itinerary

  • Day 1: Breakfast at To Perasma
    10 minutes (3.3 km) from Dionysios Solomos Square

    To Perasma is a cozy and charming restaurant that serves traditional Greek breakfast items like homemade bread, pies, and yoghurt with honey. They also have a great selection of smoothies and freshly squeezed juices.

  • Day 1: Lunch at Tis Grias To Pidima
    20 minutes (8.2 km) from To Perasma

    Tis Grias To Pidima is located on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Navagio Beach, with turquoise waters and white sand. This restaurant serves delicious Greek cuisine, with fresh fish caught daily, octopus, and a great selection of meze.

  • Day 1: Dinner at Portokali
    15 minutes (6.7 km) from Tis Grias To Pidima

    Portokali is a trendy and modern restaurant with a beautiful garden and a great atmosphere. They serve Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of Greek influence, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Their lamb shank and sea bass are highly recommended.

  • Day 2: Breakfast at St'Alfresco
    10 minutes (1.7 km) from Dionysios Solomos Square

    St'Alfresco is an artisan bakery and coffee shop that makes delicious croissants, pastries, and bread, as well as a great selection of coffee and tea. They also have vegan and gluten-free options.

  • Day 2: Cooking Class at Kouzinaki
    15 minutes (5.9 km) from St'Alfresco

    Kouzinaki is a family-run cooking school that offers classes on traditional Greek cuisine. You'll learn how to make dishes like spanakopita, moussaka, and baklava, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The class includes a visit to a local market to buy the ingredients.

  • Day 2: Dinner at Nefis
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Kouzinaki

    Nefis is a cozy and intimate restaurant that serves creative and modern Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on seafood. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are vibrant and bold. Their moussaka and risotto with shrimps and feta are highly recommended.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • To Perasma (1 hour, €10)
  • Tis Grias To Pidima (2 hours, €30)
  • Portokali (2 hours, €40)
  • St'Alfresco (1 hour, €8)
  • Kouzinaki (3 hours, €60)
  • Nefis (2 hours, €50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €198

Transportation

Since most of the locations are within a short driving distance, renting a car or a scooter is the most convenient option. Taxis are also available, but they might be more expensive. The average price for renting a car is around €20-€30 per day, and a scooter is around €10-€15 per day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit some of the local wineries, where you can taste the famous Zante wine and learn about the production process. Some recommended wineries are Grampsas Winery, Domaine Sigalas, and Koutsoupia Winery. If you have less time, you can skip the cooking class and visit a local taverna for lunch, where you can taste some authentic Greek dishes.

Airports

Zante has one airport, Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH), which is located 6 km south of Zakynthos town. It serves domestic and international flights, and the major airlines that operate in and out of the airport are Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and EasyJet. The airport is located approximately 20 minutes by car from Dionysios Solomos Square in Zakynthos town.

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