Travel Eye on Argassi (Zante)

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Overview:

Argassi is one of the biggest resorts in the island (Zante/Zakynthos) and has customers from all over the world. This is a resort that gains popularity with each passing year. Although there are many bars and tourist shops, the resort has not lost its friendly character or traditions.

Locality:

Argassi is located in the SE of island, on NE-facing coast, 3 mls SE of Zakynthos and 4½ mls E of the airport. It is situated on land sloping up from beach, gently at first then quickly increasing in height to mountains at back of resort.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

The area is very family orientated, but also geared to couples and young singles as there is plenty of nightlife. Argassi Beach runs parallel to resort centre and main road for about ¾ mile. It is extremely narrow (even non-existent in places), and is of sand and pebbles with some rocky areas. An interesting old bridge that used to carry the main coast road (damaged during an earthquake) lies about 15 feet off shore. Variety of water sports are also available. In terms of attractions, there's not much to see, as most of the older buildings were destroyed in the earthquake of 1953. A walk into Zakynthos town will take about an hour and water sports on Argassi Beach are probably the most popular activities. There is also a children's fun castle, Reptile house and animal farm.