The holiday villa Paliovigla – Zakynthos – Greece

Zakynthos is the southernmost island of the Ionian group lying to the west of mainland Greece and to the east of Italy . In all there are six main islands – Corfu ( Kerkira ), Paxi, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaca and Zakynthos.

We have around three acres of land; the next nearest property is about 350 metres over the ridge of the hill (and completely out of sight). So as you can imagine it's extremely quiet with only the Cicadas to break the peace during the day. Access is from a level unmade drive from the single track road above, winding through fields of almond trees, and olive groves, occasional herds of goats and small flocks of sheep (and even turkeys on occasions).

 The coast road to the south leads to the hillside village of Katistari – about 25 minutes away (with pharmacy and supermarket). Ten minutes from Katistari is the town of Alikes – this boasts an ATM, a supermarket and an Internet café. Continuing on the coast road south across a wide plain surrounded by grapes, bamboo's and olive and almond groves you eventually arrive at Zakynthos town itself.

The international airport lies just to the west of Zakynthos town.  The drive from the Villa Paliovigla to the airport is around 45 minutes. 

Less than five minutes away, directly below the villa down a single track winding tarmac road, is the delightful and secluded Climati beach and hamlet of Mikro Nisi. Mikro Nisi has two small tavernas and a tiny harbour populated by local fishing boats. There are several beaches all within easy reach – beautiful water – clean and clear.

The harbour at Mikro Nisis

Climati beach - our local little beach