Hotels in Zakynthos, Greece

Zakynthos, a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers (86°F/30°C) great for boat trips to the famous Navagio shipwreck and snorkeling in the Blue Caves, plus mild winters (50°F/10°C) perfect for hiking in the mountainous interior. The island splits into distinct areas: Laganas rocks with its nightlife and turtle nesting beaches at Laganas Bay (home to endangered loggerhead turtles), while Tsilivi offers family-friendly resorts, and the quieter north has dramatic cliffs for winter photography. During the summer dry season from May to October, you can swim at Shipwreck Cove or spot turtles on a glass-bottom boat, but in winter you'll have Navagio's viewpoint all to yourself and cheaper hotel deals.