Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza, Alykes, Zakynthos, Greek Islands

• Beachy beauty: Perched mere steps from the beach, Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza is perfectly placed for summer holidays to Zakynthos. As the sun beats down, drift between the loungers around the pool and the soft sands of the adjacent beach, wander the pretty gardens under the shade of towering palms, or head out into the spectacular surrounds of the island to explore. Zakynthos is famous for its beaches – so why not hire a car and pick a few to discover?

• Greek island flavours: Sample the island’s deliciously fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs at the main restaurant, where buffets are coupled with imaginative live show cooking – from sizzling grills to lip-smacking stir fries. Dine in or out, depending on the weather, and soak up the views. For laid-back daytime dishes that mean you don’t need to move far from your lounger, Bocca Beach House offers delectable Greek cuisine on the beach (fees apply).

• Designed for relaxation: While the kids are entertained at the children’s pool or at the kid’s club, grownups can head to the Heaven Spa – aptly named, with its wide range of soothing treatments like massages and facials (for an extra charge). Retreat to beautifully designed rooms with private balconies, soft colours, comfortable beds and air conditioning to keep out the heat.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.