Set on the south coast of Zante, the resort of Kalamaki is popular with both sun-seekers and turtles! The sandy shores of Kalamaki are the nesting grounds for loggerhead turtles - the celebrities of the beach. Holidays in Kalamaki are particularly popular with both families and couples seeking a relaxed atmosphere. Most of the resort's development is centred round the main road between Kalamki and Laganas, leaving beach area relatively quiet and untouched.
The resort is backed by the dramatic Mount Skopos. Holidays in Kalamaki are popular for its long, golden sandy beach - perfect for children with its gently shelving sands and calm, shallow waters. Visitors can hire canoes and pedaloes, but motorised sports are banned in the protection of the turtles. Sunbathers can take a break from the beach to browse the tourist shops for souvenirs. The resort offers a wide choice of bars, traditional tavernas, and restaurants serving international food.
Nightlife in Kalamaki is relatively laid-back, most tourists congregate in the bars, but there is also a disco. Those seeking a livelier night can jump in a taxi and head to nearby Lagana. Popular hiking and biking trails pass olive groves and pretty coastal scenery. Excursions include a daytrip to the island's capital, three miles, (five kilometres) away. Zakynthos Town features lively squares, excellent shopping, a Venetian fortress, pretty churches, narrow streets, and a museum of art. Other popular excursions include the Blue Caves and notorious shipwreck.