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🇬🇷✨ A MAGICAL VARKAROLA IN AGIOS NIKOLAOS ✨🇬🇷What a beautiful evening in Agios Nikolaos! 💙Dancing, music, boats out on the water and a sky filled with fireworks… 🎶💃🚤🎆 But behind all the celebration is something we love even more: a tradition that keeps the soul of Zakynthos alive.The Varkarola is an old tradition of the Ionian Islands, from the days when people would take to the sea in small boats while musicians and singers filled the evening air with the beautiful sounds of the Kantades the traditional music of the Ionian Islands. 🎶🌙 Voices and music travelled across the water, bringing people together along the harbour and shoreline.And that is one of the things we love so much about Zakynthos. ❤️Our island may change, tourism may grow and times may move on, but evenings like this remind us how important it is to hold on to our roots, our music, our traditions and our Zakynthian way of celebrating life. 🇬🇷A huge BRAVO 👏 to everyone in Agios Nikolaos who helped create such a wonderful Varkarola and keep this beautiful tradition alive.And of course, Agios Nikolaos is a very familiar harbour to us at Nefis Travel… it is the harbour we use for our Shipwreck & Blue Caves tours, so seeing it transformed into such a wonderful celebration makes it even more special. 💙And Zakynthos isn't finished celebrating yet…🙏🏻 The next BIG event on our island is the Agios Dionysios Procession, one of the most important and emotional celebrations of the Zakynthian calendar. More about that from us tomorrow! 👀🇬🇷Have you ever experienced a Varkarola or a traditional Panigiri while visiting Zakynthos? Which one did you go to? We'd love to hear your memories and see your photos or videos in the comments! 💙👇@top fans #NefisTravel #Zakynthos #Zante #Varkarola #Kantades #AgiosNikolaos #ZakynthosTraditions #IonianIslands #GreekTraditions #Panigiri #GreekSummer #DiscoverZakynthos #AuthenticZakynthos #ZakynthianCulture #AgiosDionysios #VisitZakynthos ... See MoreSee Less
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💙 SOMETIMES EVEN WE ARE STUNNED...Yesterday, due to the incredible demand for our Above & Beyond Tour, I joined one of our extra departures myself.And despite knowing Zakynthos so well and having seen these places countless times... I was honestly stunned all over again.We stood above the world-famous Shipwreck Beach at the panoramic platform BEFORE the crowds arrived.Later, when the rush at sea had passed, we experienced Shipwreck Bay from the water.The original Blue Caves & Arches, Maravelia Cave, Sfogio Beach... and that incredible White Beach. 🤍💙The colours. The cliffs. The water. The scenery.There are days when Zakynthos simply shows off. 😍And then came the cherry on the cake...Just 14 MINUTES after our tour finished, this beautiful 5-star review appeared:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“An amazing experience with Nefis Travel Tsilivi!We had the most incredible experiences with Nefis Travel, joining both the Eco-Friendly Turtle Tour and the Above and Beyond Tour and we honestly cannot recommend them enough!A very special thank you to Jackie and Captain Jorgos, who went above and beyond to make both of my sons feel so special and welcome on the speedboat.It was the perfect combination of adventure, beautiful scenery, great stories and wonderful people. These are memories our family will treasure for a long time.”💙 T. VladimirovaWhat more could we ask for?Thank you SO much for these beautiful words. And thank you for trusting us with precious days of your family holiday. Reviews like this mean the world to our entire team.And yes... Above & Beyond is going rapidly at the moment, which is why we are adding extra departures wherever possible.If this one is still sitting on your Zakynthos bucket list, don't leave it until the last few days of your holiday. 😉📩 Contact us here on Facebook or WhatsApp: 0030 698 774 6506@top fans #nefistravelzakynthos #AboveAndBeyond #Zakynthos #ShipwreckBeach #Navagio #BlueCaves #WhiteBeach #SfogioBeach #Zakynthos2026 #Zante #ExploreZakynthos #FamilyMemories #VisitZakynthos #NefisExperience ... See MoreSee Less
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Nearly 20 years ago, Nefis Travel was created with a simple mission: to make a difference. Today, we are one of Zakynthos’ leading tour operators, offering award-winning Zakynthos group tours, boat trips, private cruises, semi-private adventures and tailor-made experiences for visitors from around the world.

Discover the best things to do in Zakynthos, from iconic landmarks such as Navagio Beach, the Blue Caves and Turtle Island to trending hidden gems like Eros Cave, Piscines Beach and the spectacular Mizithres viewpoint. Combining local expertise, authentic storytelling and exceptional service, we help you experience the true spirit of Zakynthos.

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Founded by storyteller and singer Jackie Boots Gklava, Nefis Travel was created to offer authentic experiences away from the crowds and commercialism. Today, our Greek-Dutch family business brings together proud Zakynthians and people from different backgrounds who have made the island their home, all sharing the same passion for Zakynthos and genuine Greek hospitality.

Through our own Nefis Academy, we meet and train throughout the winter, using valuable guest feedback to continuously improve our customer service and create unforgettable Zakynthos experiences year after year.

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Discover the best things to do in Zakynthos, from iconic landmarks such as Navagio Beach, the Blue Caves and Turtle Island to trending hidden gems like Eros Cave, Piscines Beach and the spectacular Mizithres viewpoint. Combining local expertise, authentic storytelling and exceptional service, we help you experience the true spirit of Zakynthos.

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I am Jackie Boots – Gklava, and together with my Zakynthian husband Takis and our daughter Nefeli, we are the proud founders of Nefis Travel Zakynthos.