Zakynthos
Zakynthos Town (Chora)
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Top pick
Working Greek port town and capital — Solomos Square, churches, no resort feel.
The administrative heart of the island, partly rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake but still arcaded and authentically Greek. Use it as a year-round base rather than a beach resort; the swimming beach (Argassi) is 4km south. Ferries to Kefalonia leave from here.
Scores
9/10
Walkability
7/10
Transit
6/10
Price
9/10
Local feel
6/10
Nightlife
7/10
Family-friendly
9/10
Centrality
What you gain
- ↑Bochali viewpoint over the whole town
- ↑Solomos and Kalvos museums for Greek poetry buffs
- ↑Daily ferries to Kefalonia from here
What you sacrifice
- ↓No swimmable beach in town itself
- ↓Town can feel quiet in shoulder season
Best for
couplesculture seekersno-car visitors
Avoid if
pool-resort familiesbeach-only travellers
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