Tsilivi Village has become the most popular destination in Zakynthos, Greece combining traditional Greek heritage with exciting holiday opportunities, such as watersports, a great nightlife and an amazing sandy beach.
Zante Calinica is located at the edge of Tsilivi and is a friendly, family owned resort, with an intimate and charming atmosphere, high quality comfort and traditional Greek hospitality.
The center of Tsillivi is just a short stroll away as is the long sandy beach that has been awarded several times with the "Blue flag" for cleanliness.
There are many activities for all the family to enjoy in the village of Tsilivi. You just need to ask us for everything you would like to know.
Zakynthos is one of the most popular destinations among the Ionian islands, because of its exotic beaches and the lovely caretta-caretta turtles, which find shelter on this wonderful island in order to lay their eggs. On this page, you will find out in which ways you can reach and explore this unique place!
Ferry from the port of Killini to the port of Zakynthos 5.7 km from Zante Calinica
Aeroplane to Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" 7.8 km from Zante Calinica
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.
Zakynthos beaches are famous for their natural beauty and exotic emerald water. The most famous is the wonderful Navagio Beach (Shipwreck), which has soft white sand, turquoise waters, impressive cliffs around it and can be visited only by boat. Other beautiful beaches in Zakynthos Greece are Tsilivi, Gerakas, Agios Nikolaos, Kalamaki and Spanzia. Most Zakynthos beaches on the eastern side of the island are organized, while the beaches of Zante on the western side are secluded. You will find below a list of the best beaches in Zakynthos island.
The Museum of Dionysios Solomos, Andreas Kalvos and other Eminent Personalities of Zakynthos are housed in a Neoclassical building at the square of Saint Mark, Zakynthos Town. On the ground floor of the museum is the mausoleum and hosts the bones of the National Greek Poet, Dionysios Solomos since 1968, as well as the bones of poet Andreas Kalvos and his wife. Visitors can also see the statue of Dionysios Solomos made by the known sculptor Georgios Vroutos in 1902. The rooms of the museum are dedicated to famous scholars from Zakynthos and benefactors.
Zakynthos is inhabited since the prehistoric years and is often referred to in the epics of Homer. The Zakynthian culture was strongly influenced by the Romans and other civilizations who settled there but it flourished greatly during the Venetian period. Zakynthos is home to various museums and first on this list is the Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos housed in one of the oldest buildings, in Solomos square. The rich collection consists of Byzantine icons, frescoes made by Cretan artists and other impressive sculpture works from the 16th century.
A family-friendly park on the northeast coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos (also known as Zante), Tsilivi opened in 2010 and has enough splash-filled rides and activities to keep kids happy for a day. As well as adrenaline-pumping water rides such as Blackhole and the four-lane Multislide, gentle bobs along the lazy river and a pirate galleon complete with waterslides, there are swimming pools with wave machines and a climbing jungle as well as safe, overseen play areas for toddlers. Lifeguards are on duty at all the pools, there are changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas to hire and three food options, ranging from a pirate-themed café for kids to a cocktail bar to keep adults smiling too. Take flip-flops as the ground gets very hot in the middle of the day.
The Water Village of Zakynthos is located in Sarakinado village, on the southeast part of the island. The park is spread over an area of 40,000 square meters and is regarded as a great family entertainment option. Coach trips are available from many of the travel agencies around the island. The water-theme park offers an amazing range of water games. It is the ideal place to spend a day, particularly for children and teenagers. The park has 9 slides to choose from, including the Children's Multiracing, the Turbo Tube, the Children's Open Air, and the Aqua Spray Games.
