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The port area of Agios Nicholas is located at the north of the island on the east coast, around thirty-two km north of Zakynthos Town. It is accessible by road and takes around fifty minutes to drive to. It’s a beautiful part of the island, with rugged white cliffs and enticing turquoise seas, just perfect for those who want to explore. Agios Nikolas is a harbour with a small islet in its centre, with an old defensive watchtower on it.

At Agios Nicholas, you can join boat trips to Skinari, the blue caves and nearby Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) as well as ferries to the neighbouring island of Kefalonia. There is a small beach, with some lovely restaurants and and local shop.

It’s a great location for exploring the villages of Anafonitria, Volimes, Exo-Hora and Maries. These are traditional Zakynthian villages where the pace of life is slower, and history can still be found. The north of the island also has monasteries such as St Georges Krimon, St Andreas and the intriguing monastery of Anafonitria. The resorts are also perfect for exploring the mountains and Aksos Park.

​Whilst this is a quiet it’s perfectly placed for exploring the more traditional northern parts of the island, whilst still being easy to head south to more popular resorts of Alykes, Alaykanas and Tsilivi. It’s also the perfect place to get great views across to the neighbouring island of Kefalonia and mainland Greece.

Enjoy your stay on Zakynthos, have a great time!