Rescue
The biggest club on the Strip, with a busy front bar and a large dance floor. Regular club entry is free.
Show Rescue on the map ↗Zante Strip Guide 2027: Where It Is and What to Expect
Find the Zante Strip in Laganas, compare bars and clubs and check the walk from your hotel. Here’s what to expect on your first night.
Explore the Strip mapWhere is the Zante Strip?
The Zante Strip is in Laganas, a small resort on the south coast of Zakynthos (also known as Zante). It’s around 15 minutes’ drive from the airport, depending on traffic.
Laganas is the island’s main party resort. The Strip runs down towards Laganas Beach, with bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels and late-night food stops along the way. You’ll also find supermarkets and medical centres nearby.
Laganas is a fairly small resort and the main clubs are close together. Much of it is within walking distance, but check your hotel on the map if you’re staying further up the main road.
What’s on the Zante Strip?
In peak season, the Strip is packed with people moving between bars and clubs. Expect neon signs, fancy dress, football shirts and plenty of late nights.
Relax, Barcode, Sugar and Cheeky Tikis are worth a look for drinks. The big clubs have front bars too, so you can stop for a drink before deciding where to spend the rest of your night.
Cherry Bay
A Laganas favourite for a lively, singalong finish to the night. Expect queues in peak season. Standard entry is around €10.
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IKON
Nathan Dawe’s home in Zante, with headline shows and a front bar for drinks on the Strip. Check your event date for tickets.
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AURA
A large club with multiple spaces, house music and headline DJs. Home to Novamondo. Book ahead for the event you want to see.
Show AURA on the map ↗Compare music, entry and VIP options in our Zante nightclub guide. Our Privilege Club Red Level includes Cherry Bay entry and drinks offers. Check the pass for current benefits and terms.
What does a night out in Zante cost?
Around €50 can cover a night of drinks and a club stop if you choose carefully. A headline event ticket can use most of that budget on its own, so allow extra for drinks, food and your journey home.
- Standard drink
- Around €6
- Premium cocktail
- Up to €12
- Cherry Bay entry
- Around €10
Prices are approximate and can change. Headline tickets vary by artist and date. Check the event listing and venue menu before paying.
A first-night plan for Laganas
Our suggestion for a night out is Relax, Cheeky Tikis and IKON’s front bar. Then catch a headline show at AURA if there’s one you want to see. Book your event ticket before you go.
Dip into Rescue next door, then finish the night at Cherry Bay. Check closing times locally and allow time for queues.
When to visit
The season generally runs from May to late September, with June, July and August the busiest months. Early July can feel especially crowded. Check your event dates if you’re travelling near the start or end of the season.
Zante Strip hotel and venue map
Select your hotel and a venue for a walking estimate. If your hotel isn’t listed, search for it or drop a pin at the entrance. Try IKON, AURA or Cherry Bay for your night out, then Isabel’s, Pure Beach Club and Karma for the daytime.
Your hotel
Place the pin at your hotel entrance. You can drag it to adjust.
Your destination
Choose your hotel and a destination to check how far the walk is.
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Tap your hotel entrance to place a pin, or move the map with the arrow keys and press Enter.
What’s near the Strip in the daytime?
Start with breakfast or brunch at Isabel’s if you want a table by the beach and a slow start. Laganas Beach is at the bottom of the Strip.
For a pool or beach club day, look at Pure Beach Club or Karma. Karma has a large pool, food and drinks as well as hosting The White Party. Check opening times and event entry before setting off.
Explore The White Party at Karma or ABODE at Pure Beach Club.
Find Isabel’s on the map ↗Where to stay near the Zante Strip
Club Zante Plaza and Mojo
Club Zante Plaza puts you near the clubs and beach. Mojo is another option on the Strip.
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Canadian Hotel
Canadian Hotel is worth a look if you want a pool and access to both the beach and nightlife.
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Maui Hotel
Maui offers a poolside base near Karma, away from the busiest stretch of the Strip. Check the walk to your evening venues.
View hotel details ↗Pick a couple of options from our Zante party hotels guide and compare the walk to the places you’ll visit most.
Zante Strip FAQs
Can you walk the Zante Strip?
Yes. You can walk from IKON past the main clubs towards Laganas Beach. If you’re adding a beach club or heading back to your hotel, check that route on the map as well.
Do you need tickets for the Zante Strip?
You don’t need a ticket to walk down the Strip or stop for food and drinks when venues are open. Club entry depends on the venue and what’s on. For a headline DJ or a specific event, check the event listing before you go.
Which part of Zante should I stay in for nightlife?
Stay in Laganas if you want to spend most nights on the Strip. The beach end puts you near both the sea and the clubs. A hotel a few streets back can give you more distance from the main road.
Zante events during your week
Our 2027 A-List package brings together Nathan Dawe at IKON, Novamondo at AURA, ABODE at Pure Beach Club, The White Party at Karma and the VVIP Yacht Party. Check your dates and package details before booking.
