Zakynthos
Luxury villas to rent on Zakynthos
Explore our stunning selection of luxury villas to rent on Zakynthos, also known as Zante, the most southerly of the Ionian Islands and popular as a holiday destination for its diverse landscape. Luxury villa rentals on Zakynthos are across the island.
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There are beautiful beaches, quaint traditional mountain villages, olive groves and vineyards. The Venetians, who ruled Zakynthos from 1484 to 1797, called the island “Fioro di Levante” (Flower of the East) for its thousands of species of flowers The third largest of the Ionian islands that lie to the west of the Greek mainland, Zakynthos has much to offer holidaymakers of all ages and interests.... from busier stretches of sandy beaches, to small peaceful coves.
Famous beaches on the island include Navagio beach, with its iconic shipwrecked boat lying on the sand, and the expansive Laganas beach, breeding ground of the rare Caretta-Caretta loggerhead sea turtle.
The Blue Caves in the very north of the island are home to six of our luxury rental villas, situated on a private estate of 40,000m2, just above the famous caves. The luxury villas to rent here have direct access to the sea by way of a stone path, constructed with great care, leading down to the sea and the impressive Priest's Cave. It is also just a 20 minute boat ride to the famous Navagio shipwreck.
Our other luxury villa rental, Villa Marathias, is located in the south of the island with a view of the sea and Marathonisi Island. This luxury villa to rent on Zakynthos offers the best of both worlds, blending secluded privacy with proximity to beaches and nightlife. The nearest beach is just 200m away on foot, while the well known Laganas Beach, with its extensive choice of beach facilities, restaurants and bars, is 11 kms to the north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Zakynthos portfolio includes elegant stone villas with private pools with sea views along the quieter coastal stretches near Planos. Villa Planos I has two beautiful sister villas next door – each personally vetted and supported by our full concierge service.
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Zakynthos is best explored with your own transport – its varied landscape of mountain villages, vineyard plains, and dramatic coastal cliffs rewards those with the freedom to stop at will. A private driver is invaluable for evening dining, beach transfers, and excursions to the island’s more remote corners. We work with a small number of trusted, discreet drivers and can arrange dedicated transport for the duration of your stay.
Zakynthos Airport sits on the southern edge of the island, placing most properties within twenty to forty minutes depending on destination and time of year. A pre-arranged private transfer is the most seamless arrival experience – let us organise this ahead of your trip.
Zante Town, rebuilt after the devastating 1953 earthquake in a handsome neoclassical style, rewards an evening stroll along its broad seafront and through the lanes of the old Venetian quarter. The north of the island, around Volimes and the clifftop village of Korithi, is dramatically different in character – wilder, quieter, and largely untouched by the resort development of the south. The Vassilikos peninsula in the southeast offers some of the island’s finest beaches within a protected natural landscape.
Kefalonia, a short ferry crossing to the north, offers dramatic mountain scenery, the celebrated Melissani cave lake, and the beautiful Myrtos Beach for a rewarding full day away. A private boat charter circumnavigating Zakynthos – taking in the Blue Caves, Navagio, and the sea caves of Keri in a single day – is among the most spectacular ways to experience the island. We can arrange charters and tailored itineraries for either.
Zante Town’s backstreets away from the promenade are the place for honest Zakynthian cooking – sofrito and skordalia feature on the best traditional menus around Agios Markos square. The fishing harbour at Alykes on the north coast is the locals’ choice for simply prepared fresh catch. For a more considered evening, Malanos in Zante Town has built its reputation over decades on traditional Zakynthian cuisine, generosity, and a complete absence of pretension.
