Zante, or more commonly know as Zakynthos is a beautiful Greek island I happen to visit with my wife and friends by the end of 2019. Such a lovely place worth writing about, so let me show you some of my experiences during my visit in this article.
You can chill there if you know when
Zante is quite fancy for party fans during the summer, yet when it is over, it becomes peaceful. We visited the island somewhere by the end of October when it was still warm but more quite. Not that we are that old, but at the end if was good to chill a bit. Furthermore the weather is still perfect if you wish to swim or join a ship cruise.
Zante is the island of turtles
Not everyone is aware of it but besides chilling here, you may find some turtles. Generally they prefer the southern cost, so it is worth booking the hotel close by if you are interested in them.
Even though October is not their prime season, still the local guys were able to present us some huge ones. They are lovely animals. I simply loved how peacefully they swam around us enjoying the last bits of summer.
The sea in Zante
Well, the sea is quite warm and shallow, so it is safe to swim around. As most of the beaches are sandly, it is a bit more difficult to find as lively water life as it is by Sardinia for example.
You can find hermit crabs, starfishes and some (mostly white) fishes if you take your time and bring an action camera with you. If you are not into snorkelling, the southern cost is more your place. Local guys are happy to take you to the turtles (for some money), otherwise the sea is safe. It is perfect for long swims and beers afterwards.
Furthermore you may find little fishes by every shore if you take your time. They are pretty fast swimming around you, looking for some food I guess.
Navagio
Navagio is a day long trip to the north worth considering if you are in Zante. This one requires a bit of more money, though we paid like 50€ each off-season. That covered the travel, some lunch and a wonderful day. Not too many people were on the ship that also made us feel comfortable.
Now Navagio is a ship wreck on the north stuck in a bay during a storm. Most likely they were smugglers and were trying to hide. Despite their best efforts rather being successful, they ended up being well-known. Millions of tourists travel to this bay every year enjoying both the sea in the bay (with white stones and many fishes) and to shoot a selfie with the wreck.
I even composed a song on my PO-33 KO years later inspired by this bay.
Goats?
Yes, even goats to join the party if you are choosing a ship as a place to chill. While the southern cost is full of bays for turtles, travelling to the north you will find mountains. They are just perfect for goats! They enjoy both the sunny and hot climate of Greece along with the salted sea breeze constantly blowing gently on the island. Of course Greek people use them as well – after all feta is the best in Greece right?
By the way this photo was shot the same they we travelled to Navagio with the ship. As it took several hours, we had the chance to enjoy different sceneries and take dope photos.
Finally Zante Town
The capital of Zakynthos. We spent there a day (our last day) as it was away from our place. Our hosts where happy to escort there as well as taking care of our luggage until. Honestly, it worth visiting a day but maybe not for staying too long. The little towns are more friendly and offers a chillful experience. Still let me show you a panorama I shot from the top:
I hope you enjoyed this little article. It is more about the travel that inspires me making more music than the music itself. Yet, I find it interesting to share the places that influences me.
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Finally, if you like lo-fi experimental beats, such as Ship Wreck, feel free to download it below.
