Tsilivi Village Zakynthos

Tsilivi village also called Planos, is located about six kilometers northeast of the capital Zante Town and eleven kilometers southeast of lively Laganas.

Overlooking a splendid bay and surrounded by a Mediterranean landscape of olive groves and vineyards, until a few decades ago it was a simple village of fishermen and farmers. To date, however, we find a beautiful town full of accommodation facilities such as resorts, hotels, apartments and guest houses with a wide choice of restaurants, typical taverns where you can taste local specialties and classic Greek cuisine, entertainment venues, shops and all the comforts necessary for a perfect Greece holiday. Despite its strong expansion, both the landscape and the mentality remained traditional and authentic.

The village has a thousand permanent inhabitants and is spread over three main streets that offer everything and more '. Tsilivi has visitors of all ages depending on the periods, July is full of young people due to its proximity to the mecca of entertainment the town of Laganas, August and September the public is mainly made up of couples and families with children for the beautiful beach suitable to the little ones, while in the middle months it is much loved by an adult audience who want to enjoy an enchanting sea and tranquility without giving up all modern comforts. In Tsilivi there is also a large water park with slides and games where your children can play until they drop.

For the youngest if the offer for nightlife in Tsilivi is not satisfying, as we said nearby is Laganas which unlike it has a three kilometer long street only of nightclubs where you can find a glamorous party and entertainment 24 hours a day.

For sure you shouldn't miss the water park https://tsiliviwaterpark.com/. In an environment full of greenery, it was born in 2010 at the behest of the Xenos family which also boasts beautiful hotels and aims to become a multipurpose center for entertainment and relaxation. There are various opportunities for fun, for the little ones a large swimming pool with water games where cute animals such as octopuses and dolphins spray water, the spectacular pirate ship with slides, and the Water Jungle where you can step into the shoes of perfect explorers. For the bravest and older children, the Turbolace slide, the Multislide, the Balckhole and the Lazy River, a small river to be crossed with a mattress. The Water Park has it all, for a break a bar and a restaurant to relax and rest from fatigue to then start playing again.

Luna Fun Park http://lunafunpark.com/ right in the center of Tsilivi village is perfect for the evening. An area for all ages with arcades, swan fishing, a climbing wall, bumper cars on the water, target practice and inflatable games of all sizes. Here, too, an outdoor bar area where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation with a nice iced beer or a colorful cocktail. A greedy corner to eat something quick and delicious such as sweet, savory crepes or hamburgers and follow live sporting events. A babysitting service completes the offer so adults can enjoy the evening while the little ones have fun and make new friends. It is open every day from 17.00 until late in the evening.

For history lovers, Tsilivi unfortunately does not have much to offer apart from the ruins of an old observatory from the Venetian era located north of the town.

For lovers of walking instead, there are many paths in the midst of olive groves and vineyards that can lead you to enchanting places in the midst of a generous and unspoiled nature.

The pride of Tsilivi as well as of the island of Zakynthos is its immense beach. Two kilometers long with a coastline of soft golden sand and bathed by transparent, crystalline and blue waters, every year it is awarded the Blue Flag. The seabed that slopes gently, up to 400 meters from the shore is sandy, fantastic for children who can play safely. Given its position in the Tsilivi beach Bay it is always protected from the wind and perhaps this is also one of the reasons that it is very crowded especially in summer, so 'if you like to enjoy the beach without too much noise or people, better go there early in the morning. In the northern part of the beach there is a small port where the fishing boats are located, in the south instead a scenic sandstone cliff overlooking the sea overlooking the coast.

It is very well equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas on average at about seven euros a day, beach bars, taverns, restaurants, mini markets and a Watersport Center where you can enjoy jet skis, pedal boats, banana boats, donuts and other water sports. together with family or old and new friends. You will be spoiled for choice and the opportunity to have new adventurous experiences or for pure fun. For young people, there are two trendy beach bars, Mango and Venus which are located a few meters from each other where happy hours are often organized with DJ sets. For lovers of free bathing, there is also a completely free section where you can spread your towel wherever you like.

Besides the famous and immense beach, the bay offers to those who want a quiet day without too much noise, two or three smaller beaches but with all the services and comforts.

If you are looking for transgressive parties and great music, let's say that Tsilivi is not really the home of all this. To find a crazy and lively nightlife, you have to move to Laganas, there you will really have many possibilities. Tsilivi has a softer nightlife, made up of some discos, clubs with traditional live music and excellent taverns where to stay up late.

For those who decide to have their own vehicle, just keep Zante City as a reference point and go south following the road signs. If, on the other hand, you are not autonomous, from the capital and Laganas for example there is a daily bus service at various times. As always, consult the timetables to avoid surprises.

A very nice and well-serviced village, one of the most requested places to stay during holidays on the island and an excellent base for discovering it. Put it on your list of things to do in Zakynthos if you decide to stay elsewhere, it will be a pleasant trip out of town.