Holidays to Vassilikos

Cheap Vassilikos holidays are among the most popular tourist destinations for Brits on the Greek island of Zante. A wonderful place to head for a sunny getaway, there are towns and villages to explore, sandy beaches to relax on and a great selection of bars and restaurants.

Vassilikos also has some inspiring wild delights to discover. From the orchard and grove-lined hills, to the natural wonders of nesting marine life, it makes for a great destination for fun in the sun and a great deal more.

With a warm Mediterranean climate, Vassilikos enjoys its summertime peak in August, where temperatures hit 30ºC. June, July and September also see hot temperatures over 25ºC. Spring and autumn are great times to explore the countryside, with those in search of winter sun expecting cooler days. Considerably warmer than Britain, temperatures at this time of the year are generally in the mid-teens.

Beaches

The lush vegetation tumbles down, ending in a soft, sandy and gently sloping coastline. Offering inviting seas for swimming and paddling, relaxing days on the beach are guaranteed. There are plenty of beaches and all are as golden and great as you could possibly want. As well as smaller coves, you can top up the tan on Banana, Daphne, Gerakas, Porto Zorro and Sekania The facilities vary, from those offering watersports and places eat and drink, to others with little to offer but complete tranquility.

Things To Do

With a wonderful location on the southeastern peninsular of Zante, Vassilikos is a simply staggeringly beautiful resort. It nestles on the coastal climax of a verdant landscape, rich in olive groves and lemon orchards, all punctuated by the rocky ridges of Mount Skopos.

Those wanting to get out of the resort and around the local area will love Vassilikos. Wonderful for nature lovers and ramblers, there is much to enjoy. Defined tracks allow safe trekking while taking in olive groves, orchards and vineyards. Further inland, you can visit typically Greek hillside villages, ancient monasteries and churches, not to mention some wonderful regional gift shops.

Proving that the summer beaches of Vassilikos have long been popular, those enjoying cheap Vassilikos holidays can see a marvellous natural spectacle too. The period from June until August sees the annual migration by the endangered loggerhead sea turtles to lay their eggs.

Food And Drink

With the rolling green hills a magnificent backdrop and the waters of the Mediterranean stretching to the horizon, there are some wonderful locations for a meal in Vassilikos. Traditional tavernas complete the perfect picture, with local seafood a particular delight. International cuisine restaurants are also dotted around.

A quiet area that maintains a traditional sense of Greece, there has been no explosion of developments in Vassilikos. This makes it the perfect place for couples, families and friends to relax and take it easy. Still very much a local farm and fishing village community, lively nights out can be found down the coast in Argassi, which is only 10 minutes by taxi.