Holidays to Agios Dimitrios are hard to beat for peace and quiet, yet its central location puts Zante Town right in reach.

Sleeping beauty

Dreamy sights, like a tiny chapel and an old-fashioned windmill, add to the sleepy feel of Agios Dimitrios – found on Zante, one of Greece's Ionian islands. You can be at Tsilivi Beach within 15 minutes' drive, while sunbathers will love the three-kilometre stretch of golden sand at Alykes.

A day in Zante Town

It's just a 10-minute drive to Zante Town's main shopping spot – Alexandra Roma. This is the place to pick up Greek souvenirs like textiles, jewellery and hand-carved olive wood ornaments. The al fresco cafés of St Mark Square are ideal lunch spots – you can walk off your indulgence with a tour of the nearby museums afterwards.

Party all night

If you're looking for a bit of nightlife, Zante’s party people drive 20 minutes to Laganas for back-to-back bars that stretch on for a mile. Over 50 different venues range from karaoke bars to flashy, bass-pumping nightclubs. When the clubs close down, head to the beach for after-parties that rage on until dawn.

At a Glance

  • Hike the wooded hills to an ancient Venetian castle
  • Escape the crowds in a remote mountain village
  • Soak up the sun on Tsilivi Beach