We Expected Chaos in Laganas, Zakynthos... But Found This Instead

Is Laganas, Zante just for parties? In this episode, we leave our base in Tsilivi to explore the most famous (and sometimes infamous) resort in Zakynthos, Greece. We went in with low expectations of the "party strip," but what we found surprised us! From hiring a quad bike for the day to spotting loggerhead turtles at Kalamaki Beach, we’re showing you a different side of Laganas Zakynthos. Whether you’re looking for the best beach bars, a boat trip to Marathonisi (Turtle Island), or just want to know if Laganas is worth the hype, we’ve got you covered. In this video, we cover: ✅ The Journey from Tsilivi: Why we chose a quad bike over a taxi or the road train (and the cost breakdown!). ✅ Turtle Watching: Our €15 boat trip from Laganas to see the famous turtles and the Keri Caves. ✅ Kalamaki Beach: Exploring the protected nesting sites of the loggerhead turtles. ✅ The Laganas Strip: What the nightlife hub looks like during the day and in the early evening. ✅ JP’s Bar: Meeting Alan at the only Scottish pub in Zante to hear about life as an expat in Greece. ✅ Tsilivi vs. Laganas: Our final verdict on which resort is better for your Zakynthos holiday. 0:00 Party town vs. Quiet paradise: Is Laganas, Greece worth visiting? 0:58 Renting a quad bike in Zante (Is it better value than a taxi?) 7:55 The "Quiet" Side: Zakynthos National Marine Park 8:20 Spotting Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Turtles 12:00 Exploring the Keri Caves on a budget 13:17 Marathonisi (Turtle Island): The uninhabited side of Zante 17:18 Finding the "Classy" Beach Bars in Laganas, Zakynthos 19:29 How to find the quiet lanes and stylish spots 20:56 Meeting Alan: The Scottish expat lifestyle in Greece 22:51 Laganas vs. Tsilivi: Which is better for your holiday? About JordanJaunts: We are James and Nicola, and we travel the world sharing holiday destinations on a budget. If you’re planning a trip to Greece or love honest travel reviews, hit Subscribe! We are Nicola and James Jordan. We retired in 2025 and are now enjoying our lives as early retired globetrotters. #Laganas #Zante #Zakynthos #Tsilivi #Kalamaki #GreeceTravel #Zante2026 #TravelGuide #BudgetTravel #TurtleIsland #globetrotter Is Laganas, Zakynthos just a party town? We found out the truth! 🇬🇷 🌍 Locations featured: Laganas, Marathonisi (Turtle Island), Zakynthos / Zante, Greece 🐢 Loggerhead turtles | Boat trips | Beach bars | Greek island life | Expat stories #Zakynthos #Laganas #Zante #Greece #GreekIslands #TravelVlog #ZakynthosGreece #LaganasZante #TurtleIsland #LoggerheadTurtles #Marathonisi #ExpatLife #GreeceTravel #JordanJauntsThis video is a travel vlog in as part of our travel series. Subscribe to our channel, if love travel. In this series, we are exploring the beautiful and surprising island of Zakynthos. YOu can see our video of Zante town here.    • We didn't expect this in Zakynthos Town   We are James and Nicola Jordan. We retired early in 2025 at ages 50 and 54 and now we are spending our time with the goal of making our second half of life, bigger than the first. We travel to old and new, popular and unknown destinations and exploring our home country, Scotland. We share our travel adventures, our lifestyle and goals and how we achieved financial freedom. Ask any questions in the chat and we will always try to answer them.