A resort built around families
Tsilivi lies on the north-east coast, a short drive north of Zakynthos Town. Together with neighbouring Planos it forms one of the island's most popular resorts, with a long sandy beach, calm and shallow water, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and activities for children.
Behind the coast, low green hills with olive groves rise gently, and from many of them you look out over the sea towards the Peloponnese and Kefalonia.
Why buyers choose Tsilivi
Family holiday rentals are reliable here, because the resort is easy, safe and close to town. Houses and villas with pools on the hills above the beach, and apartments near it, are the typical buys.
For owners, Tsilivi is convenient: town, the port and the airport are close, and the area stays more lived-in than the southern resorts outside the summer months. New-build projects with sea views have also appeared in recent years, offering modern homes in an established resort.
What to know before you buy
The beachfront and the main resort streets are busy in high season. The quieter properties, and the views, are on the hills behind. As anywhere, check road access, permits and the settlement plan for each plot with your lawyer and engineer.
Who Tsilivi suits
Families, first-time buyers on the island, investors in family holiday rentals and buyers who want to be close to town.