Lesante Cape Hotel

Greece

Clifftop getaways are what the Greek islands do best, and those in the know head to Zakynthos – the breezy, Ionian Island with bone-white sands and bright, azure waters. The west coast has been gaining traction in recent years thanks to its heavily photographed Shipwreck Cove, but the eastern side remains largely undiscovered. Here, Lesante Cape is the place to stay. Defined by effortlessly chic interiors and its village origins, you’ll find much more than your daily dose of golden rays. Accommodation ranges from deluxe suites to three-bedroom sea-view villas with private pool, while the three restaurants and two bars keep appetites sated with crispy calamari, rotating gyros and glasses filled with ouzo. The serene spa is everything you would hope for, while any craving for action further afield can be satisfied by exploring nearby caves, wine-tasting or taking to the waters for turtle spotting – the island is home to the endangered caretta-caretta species.

Doubles from £390. 00 30 269 504 8295, lesantecape.gr

Words by Megan Dickson.

This review was taken from the July 2023 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.