Check out where to find a good deal for holidays in Zante

The island has a long history of music, being a precursor of opera and operetta in Greece. In 1815 it saw the establishment of the first Music School of Greece and the Music Band of Zakynthos took part in the very first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. Since 2009, Zakynthos has held its own jazz festival: the Zante Jazz Festival.

Zantezante is an incredibly popular holiday destination with a flight time of just three and a half hours from London. Since the main industry of the island is tourism, there are plenty of resorts, hotels and self catering residences to choose from.

Most of the main tour operators offer great deals to Zante. Prices are competitive but demand is also high so you should try to book early. Try Virgin Holidays, Thompson and Thomas Cook for some great deals, or look at a holiday website if you want to get the best possible deal, especially if you can be flexible with your dates.