WELCOME TO LIVING IN ZANTE

Zante is the more popular name for the Ionian island of Zakynthos the third largest island in the chain of seven.  They are all located in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of Greece.  Zakynthos is fast becoming not only a popular holiday destination but a haven for the retired, the sun seeker and those looking for a slower pace of life.  The residents now number not only Zakynthian born Greeks but Greeks returning from America, Australia and other European countries, the English and other European nationals and even nationals from Canada and other far off locations.  Greek is still the main language spoken but many islanders do speak English, so much communication between different nationalities is in English.

This site is here to help if you are thinking of becoming one of the 40,000 population on this very beautiful island.  We welcome all comments and experiences.  We hasten to add that things can change very quickly and we will endeavour to keep the site up to date but we welcome all your input so please use the FORUM if you have something to say.