© Mike Stubbs

Greece Zakynthos
October 2 – 9, 2008

Zakynthos (Zante) is the most southern of the six Ionian Islands located off western Greece. It is 40km long and l7km wide with a population of about 45,000. Plenty of rain in the winter brings green and fertile cropland with lots of wildflowers and rich vegetation—raisins, olives, vines, and citrus fruits. The island has a Mediterranean climate of long hot summers and mild spring and autumn. During the summer months it is a favorite nesting place of the Loggerhead turtle.

With the mountains to the north and lush plains to the south, the Ionian island of Zakynthos offers a wonderful mixture of terrain, flora and fauna—perfect for a hiking holiday. The island is covered in trails and paths that weave through olive groves and wooded areas across the island. Our walks will give you the chance to really see the true charm of the Greek Ionian Islands—thru small villages, ancient castles, cathedrals, and monasteries. If you wish to have a view of the island from the sea, there are boats to be hired for a day at sea.