Location

The area of ​​Drosia and its picturesque villages, Tragaki and Kipseli, are known for their abundant clear waters and natural beauty. Built on the hills of two hills, they stand out for their picturesque and magnificent churches that mark their center. Between the olive groves, the orchards with orange and lemon trees are watered, which are watered by the abundant spring waters of the region and the cultures of a unique, exclusively Zakynthian variety of mild, onion-flavored onions, called "watermelon" or "belusiotika". Moreover, the area has a historical interest in the famous Venetian "Vardiola" which overlooks the sea in the 16th century next to the picturesque chapel of Agios Charalambos and the small open-air theater. (The Vardiols are small square-shaped fortress-observatories, where the inhabitants watched the sea ​​in the Venetian period and alerted to enemy ships). At the nearby Tragaki with oranges ornaments, the historical monastery of "Panagia dermatoussa" is located in an area full of pine trees and harmonious sounds of nature.

Entertainment - Activities

* Try the rich Zakynthian dishes , especially with fish, cooked with genuine fresh ingredients in the taverns of your neighborhood, Porto Roulis and Vardiola.

* Visit Tsilivi 's long beach with soft sand and shallow, crystalline waters that will love the adults and children, enjoying all kinds of water sports and jet skiing to sea paragliding. * Refresh yourself with soft drinks and cool juices and be thrilled with a delicious snack at the openly organized beachbar beneath the sounds of summer happy music making in between cool dives in the sea. *

Splash a day at the Splash Fun Tsilivi Waterpark . Especially our little friends will be thrilled with its wonderful waterslides.

* To make riding in the equestrian facilities (located in Tsilivi) or a separate walk in area by following beautiful walks amid the nature with tutor accompaniment.

* Visit the " Milano Maritime Museum " in Tsilivi, where you can find historical heirlooms that testify the course of Greek shipping for many centuries.

Nearby Destinations (by car)

* The picturesque villages, Tragaki and Kypseli, are close by, known for their abundant clear waters and natural beauty. The natural landscape is an attraction . Enjoy it on the shady streets between the olive trees and the center with the most traditional architecture imprinted in the churches with their bell towers and the narrow streets between the houses.

* The organized beaches of Alykanas and Alykes to the north along the coastline (7 km), to spend the day relaxing in the blue of the sea and swim in the wonderful, shallow and cool waters. They are a summer destination for the locals and a favorite destination for foreign visitors to the island.

* The largest water village of Water Village in the neighboring village of Sarakinado, with indoor and outdoor games is a favorite place for a day trip and play for young and old.

* The city ​​of Zakynthos (11km) is ideal for strolling to its squares and the coastal road to visit its museums and shopping in its central market with its covered pavements ("Kamares" in the local dialect). Zantehotels4u has the pleasure to offer you free tickets and a guided tour at the "Solomos Museum", located on Agios Markos Square in Chora (Zakynthos town), to get to know the culture of our island.

* The Bohali , the hill above the city, offers a beautiful picture in the south of the island until Laganas and the opposite coast of the Peloponnese. There is the Venetian Castle of Zakynthos (a memory of the Venetian presence on the island for four centuries), while the historic "Stora Hill ", a place of the poetic inspiration of the "national" poet D. Solomos, traditional perfumery "Razi" (since 1963).

We, the locals, we choose

* Fresh fish and lunch at noon or night at the Porto Roulis Tavern, enjoying traditional Zakynthian songs accompanied by an arcade.

* Swim at the organized private beach of Vardiola and a enjoy delicious meal at its country tavern.

* Entertainment in Tsilivi (just 3km from Drosia, with many options in restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

* Food and coffee or drink at Bohali , the hill above the town of Zakynthos with the magnificent view of the city and from above.

Beach- Excursions

The Porto Giardino Resort is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the island, the village of Kipseli or Beloussi as it is called by the locals, built on the eastern part of the island, between the touristic resorts of Alykes and Tsilivi. Kipseli village stands out for its picturesqueness and the fact that is has retained the natural beauty of the landscape, till the beautiful, small bays. The beach of Drosia only 150 meters away from the complx is one of the most famous on the island with crystal sea water and soft sand. Other nearby scenic beaches are the Vardiola a private beach, Amboula and Gaidaros (or Bouka). Covered in small pebbles or sand and with clear, shallow sea water are ideal for endless hours of relaxation and water games. Tsilivi an awarded with a blue flag coast in the distance of 3 km is a long sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for children and adults. Water sports are available there, while there are plenty of beach bars with organized entertainment and access to the sandy beach. All you have to do is choose what you like.

In order to see more beautiful beaches on the island, we recommend you visit the famous Navagio (=shipwreck). It is also worthwhile a trip to Marathonisi island to swim on its tropical beach and observe the caretta turtles in their natural habitat from very close. Of course, some patience is needed until they appear and "honour you with their presence"

Transport

Local Bus: Kipseli is 11 km away from the town and the harbour of Zakynthos and 13 km away from the airport of the island. You can use the local buses that run very often from and to Tsilivi area. If you have your own vehicle it will be much easier to visit and explore other beautiful but more distant areas of the island.

TAXI: You can also be served by the local taxis for your trips.