Not far off the Western coast of mainland Greece, surrounded by the stunning blue of the Ionian sea, lies the beautiful island of Zante, or to give it its proper name Zakynthos, the island has become a very popular tourist hotspot, probably not in small part due to its extreme natural beauty, variety wildlife and a great selection of things to do and see.

Greek islands holidays are certainly a touch out of the ordinary compared to other island destinations in the Mediterranean. And out of these wonderful and mostly unspoilt islands Zante still manages to stand out as particularly attractive.

There are a multitude of holiday companies vying for potential Zante visitor’s attentions. There are many large and small travel organisations offering a wide variety of Package Holidays in Zante. One particularly good way to resolve your Zante travel needs is to make use of a good comparison site, such as the one found that Travelmatch.

Making use of the site like theirs will enable you to instantly compare your Zante holiday needs with what is available from many companies all in one place. And you may wish to make use of the wide choice of Zante holidays available at Travelmatch, as there certainly are a lot of great destinations on this relatively small, but beautifully formed Ireland

Zante has many stunning beaches, but it is also home to attractive greenery set against the backdrop of stunning mountains towards the west side of the island. Also to the west there are awe-inspiring white cliffs that dominate the beaches and the ocean below.

There are several main resort towns that can be ideal as a family retreat, as despite the influx of tourists they have managed to hold onto the charming Greek Mediterranean lifestyle, making it a very laid-back and family friendly island.

That is not to say that clubs and nightlife are missing, as the island also manages to cater to a younger crowd who like to party the night away, but without disturbing those who enjoy peace and relaxation.

The main resort destination is the town of Laganas, which is where most of the nightlife is to be found, but having said that it is also heavily mixed with traditional Greek drinking places and eateries highly suited to family groups.

Just outside of town to the south, the beaches are not only home to scantily clad northern Europeans, they are also the natural habitat of Loggerhead turtles, which are an endangered species.

It is possible to join a small boat group in order to take a trip to a more secluded area in order to view the turtles and enjoy this disappearing wonder. It should be noted that throughout this area of the island there are generally no watersports allowed in order that the turtles and their hatching eggs are not disturbed.

Whichever destination on the island that you select it is certain that you will return refreshed and inspired by the beauty and tranquillity of this amazing Greek island.