Travel and transport agencies Zakynthos

Zakinthos has three small ports: Zakinthos (or Chora, in the south-east) connected with the mainland, Skinari (in the north) through which ferries to Kefalonia pass, and Laganas from which some excursion boats depart. Ferry tickets on sale at the Zakinthos Maritime Cooperative, 40 Lambardou Street. For further information: Tel +30 26950 41500. Connections with the mainland are regular connections with Kilini (1 hour) and one per week with Patras (4 hours).

In the city centre, on the right after the landing stage along the sea. Serious incoming agency that works with several tour operators from different countries. It offers excursions, accommodation, car and boat rentals. Ask about the activities, the staff is friendly and speaks French. For any traveller looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday - or even an intense time - in Zakynthos, this agency has a complete catalogue of accommodation, tours, car rental, scuba diving and more.

Competitive prices and impeccable service. It has several agencies on the island, notably at the airport and has agreements with certain hotels to deliver cars directly to your accommodation. The website is intuitive, the hotline works, and you will find a nice fleet of recent and well maintained vehicles ready to meet all your needs. Everything from small, economical cars ideal for couples to minivans that seat up to 9, perfect for families or groups.

Despite the construction of a new terminal in 2008, the airport is often congested by the many charter flights, especially at weekends. This is all the more so as night flights are forbidden, so as not to disturb the Caretta Caretta turtles, a protected species. From and to Athens, you will find one to two daily flights with Olympic Air (www.olympicair.com, 55 minutes). Rotations (sometimes direct) between Ionian islands also exist with Corfu, Kefalonia and Kythera with Sky Express (www.skyexpress.gr).

From Athens, KTEL buses run to the port of Kyllini (4h30 drive, then boat connection) and disembark in Zakynthos. There are also connections to Patras and Thessaloniki. Within this large island, the KTEL network is of average quality. From Chora, there are usually 2 daily connections to Vassilikos, 2 daily connections to Aghios Nikolaos, 1 weekly connection to Limni and 13 daily connections to Laganas. At weekends, some services are not available.