The splendor of nature and the golden sandy beaches that glorified Zakynthos attracts an endless stream of tourists. Ancient turtles and the beauty of structures that survived centuries remain for a long time in memory.
And what wonderful photos you can take here! They will warm the soul of a house in Russia in the cold season. On this island you can book an excursion from many places in Greece for the whole day, however, if you want to completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Zakynthos, you can go on vacation here for the whole term. One of the best hotels is the Mabely Grand Hotel due to its characteristics that are ideal for a good holiday.
Choose a place to live
Kampi is a small settlement, not far from which Mycenaean burials were discovered at the end of the nineteenth century.
It is in this mysterious place that the great Grand Mabely Hotel is located. Excellent service is complemented by the possibilities of excursion programs.
Independent explorers who crave thrills will add to the blood of adrenaline an interesting walk in places where there are dangerous abysses of Schiza (in the east) and Foki (in the south), where sea caves at the foot of the mountains cause fear among people of far childhood.
Advantages of the hotel
The convenient location of the Mabely Grand 5 stars (fifteen kilometers from the airport) will not lead to a feeling of tiredness after the transfer. After arriving at your destination, you can immediately settle in and run to the sandy and pebble beach of Porto Vromi, located at a distance of four kilometers (can be reached on foot or using the free shuttle).
In addition, Mabely Grand is not very far from megacities, being a suburban hotel. At night, extraneous sounds and noisy companies will not interfere with your relaxation, and deciding to take a walk around the village, you won’t have to travel far. The size of the area owned by the hotel is sixty thousand square meters. Enough to feel freedom after a dusty city. Tourists who visited the Mabely Grand (confirmation of that) were satisfied with the service provided, the cleanliness of the rooms and the quality of food. They especially note the friendly service by the hotel staff. The cost of living here is relatively low: at the end of May for 11 days the hotel will cost about 40,000 rubles, departure from Moscow per person for the most economical accommodation option.
Hotel rooms
In total, there are more than one hundred rooms for receiving guests at Mabely Grand, among which:
- 44 standard rooms in the main building and small bungalows. Typically, a room is equipped with a minimum range of services: towels, some shower gels and shampoos, a hairdryer, a TV, individual air conditioning, a safe with a code for storing foreign passports and cash.For a comfortable stay, this is enough. The rooms of the Mabely Grand Hotel can be overlooking both the garden and the sea. When striving for constant movement around the island or staying on the beach, you should not take a room with a sea view. Otherwise, if you want to spend evenings with a soulmate on the balcony under a glass of traditional Greek wine, then an extra couple of thousand rubles for the seascape is unlikely to burden you. The employees of the Mabely Grand 5 * hotel (reviews confirm this fact) always go forward. Therefore, even if your voucher does not indicate the provision of a better room, but one is available, it will be offered.
- 20 family rooms. The resemblance of a small apartment of two rooms (only without a kitchen) is one for parents, the other for children. There are no other visible differences from the "standard".
- 22 "suites" (suite) with sea views. They differ from the "standards" in their area (there is much more space, and therefore the room is free).
- 3 "junior suite" (junior suite) - one huge room.
- 6 superior suites with sharing pool. There is a bedroom and a living room without doors, a bath and shower, 2 TVs and a player, a minibar and sandals for the pool are provided.
- 12 exclusive suites (executive suites with private pool). Mabely Grand 5 * (Zakynthos) offers people who love a comfortable stay in absolute terms, to use a room of this category. It amazes with its brilliant chic and free space. Separate bedroom and living room, private pool and a mandatory sea view, bathroom amenities are much more than in the "standards". The size of the "apartment" is 40 square meters.
- 1 presidential suite (presidential suite). A chic room occupying 92 square meters. Two well-furnished bedrooms and a living room, two bathrooms with a shower and a private jacuzzi, a private pool and, of course, a view of the mesmerizing Ionian Sea.
For food lovers
The Mabely Grand Hotel (Zakynthos) has a buffet breakfast. Since the hotel belongs to the high class "5 stars", the variety of food and drinks on the tables will please. Since the price of the tour includes only breakfast, meals for lunch and dinner will have to be ordered independently. The following options are available for solving this important issue:
- The hotel itself, in addition to the main Mabely restaurant, offers additional: a la carte restaurant, Bar Noire bar and Byzantino cafe. It is advisable to reserve seats in advance.
- The Greeks themselves prefer to take various drinks in local eateries and taverns. Meals are plentifully offered in the late afternoon. Tourism infrastructure is underdeveloped. Therefore, near your "refuge" is to find a supermarket with groceries, and, calmly zastarivaya in it, be sure that you will not die of hunger.
- The tavern always has offers in the form of fish dishes, seafood. It is necessary to clarify what the dish is prepared from. Freshly frozen foods can significantly save on nutrition. But this is a matter of your taste and wallet.
It's time to have fun
Mabely Grand 5 stars offers various opportunities for spending free time from a beach holiday. Lovely ladies will be delighted at the SPA center, where you can tidy up any part of the body. And after it there is a chance to visit the massage parlor, in which professional specialists will help to relax even more.
Young athletic (and not only) people will be able to get rid of the calories received after the "Swedish" breakfast by staying on modern and clean sports fields, playing basketball, tennis and football, or in the gym.
The pool with crystal clear water eliminates the need for daily visits to the beach. For children, play areas are provided. Kids will not be bored at Mabely Grand thanks to the hall and playground. Animation programs that are offered at the hotel are announced in advance. If you suddenly get a free evening, then you can spend it in a nice and small library. The lobby bar offers cocktails and aromatic coffee. Lovers of this drink of the gods should enjoy frappe, an iced coffee popular with the Greeks, for more pleasure.
Business person
For guests who want to always be up to date with the latest developments, free newspapers are provided in the corridors of Mabely Grand, a 24-hour reception, the managing manager of which will help in any matters, and, of course, Wi-Fi is freely available both in common areas and in rooms. There is an opportunity to use dry cleaning services, the quality of service of which is worth evaluating. Things become perfectly clean, ironed and refined with fresh aromas. To cater for massive business events, the hotel provides a conference room and a center equipped with the latest technology. If you and your family decide to rent a car, a choice of brand, class, and after-sales service is provided. Free secure parking will be guaranteed.
Argassi
The most developed tourist center of Zakynthos with excellent infrastructure, created specifically for the needs of vacationers, is the resort of Argassi. It is beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Skopos in a gorgeous green valley. It is easy to get here by bus from any city. During your mini-tour you can look into the Church of Our Lady of Skopiotis on the top of the mountain or visit the ruins of an ancient bridge with an arch as high as fifteen meters. In addition, shopaholics will be incredibly happy with the variety of shops and souvenir shops, dotted on every corner.
However, you should be careful with the prices, since at the height of the season they can be inflated about once every ten.
A bit about the island
Stunningly beautiful icons, frescoes of the Zakynthian school, known throughout the world, and museums filled with treasures are offered to guests of Zakynthos. Unfortunately, an earthquake in the twentieth century destroyed many architectural monuments that no one will ever see in their previous form (only after restoration). One of the characteristic sights is Keri Caves with stunning emerald-colored water (you can even swim there).
The azure grotto with arches will amaze with its grandeur and once again show the beauty and power of nature. A professionally organized photo session with a wide selection of entourage elements (from dresses to natural landscapes) will preserve an unforgettable palette of sensual beauty of the island. This offer is especially relevant for
event tourism (wedding, anniversary).
Aquapark
Water Village is the largest water park in Greece near the city of Zante. Terrestrial attractions, water slides, children's cars, pools for every taste (jacuzzi, lagoon), free parking, shops, cafes and restaurants - all this wealth spreads over 40,000 square meters. Admission is inexpensive - for an adult a little more than twenty euros, and for a child - about fifteen. However, vivid memories and many creative photographs are provided.
Travel Tips
From Zakynthos, the following interesting gizmos can be brought to memory of yourself, family, friends and close relatives:
- Sweets. Nougat, pastille (mantolato) with a variety of additives (in the form of nuts) is traditional for the island, therefore, having bought it, you will not lose.
- Food (other than sweets). Extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, honey, different types of wines.
- Jewelry. Gold (both yellow and white), silver jewelry and precious stones. All products are certified there, so you can not be afraid of fakes.