Laganas Holidays

Laganas has built itself quite a repuatation for being one of the best party hotspots in Greece and even Europe. The resort is the largest on the island of Zante and it offers a fantastic beach, a wide choice of places to stay, great transport links and a brilliant and vibrant nightlife scene.

One of the main attractions of holidays to Laganas has to be the gorgeous sandy beach, which stretches for over five miles and lapped by the warm and clear waters. One thing you will notice is the lack of watersports on Laganas beach, and there is a good reason for this. The beach is a conservation area for about 1,300 loggerhead turtles that nest on it each year, and tourists are asked to not disturb the nests. For anyone looking to indulge in watersports, a local shuttle bus will whisk you to nearby Agios Nikolaos beach where there is a good choice on offer.

As a well established resort, Laganas has a wide choice of holiday accommodation with everything from basic self catering to all inclusive hotels. The centre of the resort is particular popular with the 18-30 crowd near all the nightlife in high season, however on the outskirts of the resort are many family friendly accommodations with a selection of traditional tavernas and restaurants scattered around.

Younger travellers head for holidays in Laganas mainly for the legendary nightlife, in high season the resort comes alive with flashing disco lights and neon signs attracting groups of girls and guys eager to party. Popular DJ’s fly in from around Europe playing all the latest tunes until the early hours and help make this resort so popular.

Laganas Holidays – Out and about

During the day the shops offer plentiful choice for those on a self catering break, with everything they need including popular British brands. The souvenir and craft shops sell everything from key rings to designer clothing and are dotted around the resort as well as on the main street. The fresh bread and sweet pastries are not to be missed from the traditional local bakeries and sell out really early in the day thanks to their popularity. Take a boat trips and it will give you the chance to see the turtles in their natural environment as well as an opportunity to see the sea caves that are dotted along the coastline.

You will never go hungry during your Laganas holiday. There is a huge choice of restaurants serving all sorts of cuisine from fast food and kebabs to curry, pizza and even fish and chips. Many tourists enjoy eating in traditional Greek tavernas which offer tasty Greek dishes and a friendly welcome from the locals. If you have been out all night you will also find numerous snack bars that stay open until the early hours and fill up the party animals looking for a welcome refreshment.

Laganas is a resort that can offer something for everyone and is a party capital during the high season, however during the quieter months it is a great base from which to explore the island and the many quaint mountain villages in the area. The village of Keri is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, as is nearby Lithakia. Rent a car, a bike or a quad and explore at your own leisurely pace.

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