Zante Town is the capital and the commercial hub for the entire island of Zakynthos (aka Zante). While it’s a popular destination for visitors staying on the island of the same name, it’s not a beach destination, but instead, a bustling port city, so many people opt for the more sand and sea Mediterranean holiday on other coastal Zante towns like Laganas, Tsilivi and Psarou.
However, there is plenty to keep you busy if you want to stay in Zante Town proper. There are plenty of hotels here, great restaurants, fascinating churches and a lovely seafront walkway that stretches on for about 1.5 kilometres along the harbour on the east side of town.
There’s also a great pedestrian-only walkway that cuts through the most charming part of the city and a few open plazas and parks to enjoy as well.
A Guide to Zante Town
All-in-all, Zante Town has a lot of charm and while it may not have the spectacular beaches like Navagio and Gerakas, it’s a great hub for exploring the rest of the island either by your own rental car or in some cases by using the developing public transport system.
In this post, I’m going to explain everything you’ll need to know about visiting Zante Town. I spent 10 days there, exploring by land and sea, and I was able to find the best places to stay, the best restaurants, the best places to walk, the best nearby beaches and more.
Whether you plan to spend your entire time on Zakynthos in Zante Town, or you’re just stopping here for a couple of hours to visit, this post will have you covered. If you’re planning to visit other parts of Greece, don’t miss our epic travel guide.
Read on my for guide to Zakynthos town.
About Zante Town
Zakynthos town, also known as Zante Town or Zakynthos City (Ζάκυνθος in Greek), is the commercial heart and capital of Zakynthos Island. With a population of around 16,000 (nearly half of the 40,000 that live on the entire island), Zante Town is the most metropolitan place you’ll find in Zakynthos, but it still feels like a small town in many ways.
According to Greek myths, the island was named after Zakynthos or Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus (the son of Zeus).
In more recent history, in 1953 the island was rocked by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake with destroyed many of the buildings in the city. After that, every building in Zante town was reinforced to be able to handle future tremors, however, another 6.4-magnitude…
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