Things to Do in Argasi, Zakynthos (Zante)
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Argasi unspools along the island's east-coast road like a sun-bleached ribbon of tavernas, gift shops and low-slung hotels. The sea flashes pale turquoise through the pines, and the air carries grilled octopus, two-stroke exhaust and the sweet drift of bougainvillea spilling over garden walls. This is where the same family has run the corner mini-market since the eighties and still remembers which brand of crisps you bought yesterday. What hits you first is the soundtrack: cicadas at dawn, Euro-dance pumping from pool bars by late afternoon, then the hush that settles after midnight when only the waves keep talking. The village tilts on a gentle slope, so every stroll ends at the pebble-and-sand strip where teenagers flip into the water and older couples pace the shore at sunset, feet crunching on tiny white pebbles. Argasi never shouts for attention; it lets the scent of oregano drifting from kitchens and the sight of fishing boats rocking at the tiny pier do the persuading.
Why Visit Argasi?
Atmosphere
Easy-going holiday village where flip-flops count as formal wear and the baker greets you even if you only bought bread once.
Price Level
$$
Safety
good
Perfect For
Argasi is ideal for these types of travelers
Top Attractions in Argasi
Don't miss these Argasi highlights
Church of the Virgin of the Rock
A pocket-sized whitewashed chapel tucked halfway up the hill, its candle smoke mixing with incense as you step onto cool flagstones. You’ll smell melting beeswax and watch gold icons flicker in the dim light.
Tip: Climb the outside steps at twilight for a peach-colored view over the Ionian Sea; the gate stays open till sunset mass finishes around 7 p.m.
Argassi Stone Bridge
Crumbly Venetian remains standing in the middle of a dry riverbed, ringed by reeds that rasp in the breeze. Kids treat it as a natural climbing frame while swallows dive overhead.
Tip: Walk the dirt track behind the Plus Market; ten minutes brings you to the bridge and a shady fig tree good for a picnic.
Kalamaki Beach
A five-minute drive south, this sandy arc is where loggerhead turtles glide beneath you while you float in shallow, bath-warm water. Salt dries crusty on your skin as you wander back past dunes that smell of hot cedar.
Tip: Arrive before 9 a.m. when the sand is still cool and turtle tracks from the night before are crisp across it.
Bohali Viewpoint
A twisty 15-minute scooter ride uphill delivers a sudden panorama: Argasi’s orange rooftops shrinking below, the port’s ferry boats sliding out like toys on blue glass.
Tip: Order a freddo espresso at the stone café on the right; the terrace faces west and the sunset bleeds straight into your cup.
Where to Eat in Argasi
Taste the best of Argasi's culinary scene
El Greco Taverna
Traditional Greek
Specialty: Ladenia (tomato-and-onion flatbread) straight from the wood oven, €3 a slice
Zorbas on the Beach
Seafront grill
Specialty: Grilled sardines brushed with lemon oil, €6 for six
La Grotta
Italian-Greek fusion
Specialty: Seafood linguine with local white wine, €9
The Olive Tree
Family-run mezedopoleio
Specialty: Spicy Zakynthian sausage and ouzo served under the old olive tree in the yard
Argasi After Dark
Experience the nightlife scene
Rescue Club
Open-air dance floor where British bar staff and Greek uni students trade playlists till 4 a.m.
Foam parties, cheap shots
Busters Bar
Sports screens inside, pool tables outside, run by an ex-London bartender who pours the island’s strongest mojito.
Premier League crowds, quiz nights
Seahorse Cocktail Bar
Low-key wooden deck overlooking the water, where the barman infuses his own mastiha liqueur and lights start to twinkle from the hills.
Sunset sips, chill-out tunes
Getting Around Argasi
Argasi’s main strip is flat enough for flip-flop walking, but if the heat wins, hop on the blue KTEL bus that rattles between Zakynthos Town and Vassilikos every hour; tickets cost loose-change coins. Scooter rental shops cluster near the big supermarket—expect to haggle down to mid-range daily rates, helmet included. Taxis line up outside the church square after 10 p.m.; agree the fare before you climb in (it’s usually ten minutes to town).
Where to Stay in Argasi
Recommended accommodations in the area
Windmill Bay Hotel
Mid-range
€70-100
Villa Katerina Studios
Budget
€35-50
Diana Palace Hotel
Luxury
€120-180
Castelli Hotel
Boutique
€90-140
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