ZANTE Sun-drenched Zante is a beach lover’s dream, with endless sands and sapphire seas lined by peaceful fishing villages and uptempo resorts. Tsilivi This resort boasts lush green landscapes and distant mountains creating a rural, away-from-it-all feel. What Tsilivi is most famous for however is its beach: a gorgeous two-kilometre ribbon of pale golden sand which slopes gently into the shallow waters, making it ideal for kids. The resort strikes a nice balance between tranquillity and fun, with a main street lined with friendly tavernas, bars and restaurants, plus ample shops. At night, the atmosphere becomes lively, with music bars, pubs and some discos. Journey time from airport: 40 minutes approx Kalamaki Renowned for its terrific beach, this relaxed, family-focused resort lies on the flat plains of Zante’s southern coast near bustling Laganas. Its incredibly long beach is frequented by rare loggerhead turtles and offers honey-gold sands and warm shallows ideal for children, although motorised watersports and nighttime strolls along the shoreline are prohibited to protect the nesting turtles. The fast-growing resort centre is set back from the beach and has a growing number of friendly tavernas, shops and British-style eateries, although the atmosphere stays fairly low-key day and night. Journey time from airport: 30 minutes approx Argassi Nestled between verdant pine-scented hills and the warm azure sea, the traditional yet lively resort of Argassi has something to please families, couples and singles alike. By day, the narrow band of sand and shingle beach is the hub of the resort’s activity, with a scattering of watersports on hand. Away from the water you’ll find an array of shops, bars and restaurants fanning from the main street, offering everything from typical Greek cuisine to intimate oriental eateries. Sunset brings with it the bright lights, laughter and beats of the resort’s lively nightlife. Journey time from airport: 30 minutes approx Laganas Lying on a scenic bay on the southern shores of the island, Laganas is Zante’s biggest and brightest resort. It also has the finest beach: a five-mile sweep of sands shelving into calm, warm seas, which is a nocturnal nesting place for rare loggerhead turtles and in order to protect them, is out of bounds at night. The town has a range of tavernas, bars and shops. After dark the town livens up with high-tempo music bars, clubs and discos staying open into the small hours. Journey time from airport: 40 minutes approx Avg daily max temperature (°C)