We have tried to anticipate any questions that you may have about The
Olive Groves.
If your question has not been covered in this list, please feel free to contact us
and we will ensure that your question is answered and added to the list.
Questions about The Olive Groves
When were The Olive Groves built?
What is the address of the villas?
What makes these villas so special?
Where did the name 'The Olive Groves' come from?
How does the online booking work?
Can I book the entire Olive Groves complex?
What optional extras are available?
Can I book a villa for less than a week?
What are the Olive Groves booking terms and
conditions?
Are any of the villas available to buy?
Questions about Zakynthos
How large is Zakynthos?
Which name is correct - Zakynthos or Zante?
Can you tell me more about the famous turtles?
Where are the best beaches on Zakynthos?
What is the weather like in Zakynthos?
What time zone is Zakynthos in?
What is the electricity supply on Zakynthos?
Where can I book flights to Zakynthos?
Questions about Greek Living
Who are Greek Living?
Where are Greek Living based?
What are the contact details for Greek Living?
Questions about The Olive Groves
Q: When were The Olive Groves
built?
A: The Olive Groves villa complex was built in 2005.
Q: What is the address of the
villas?
A: The address that you should write on your luggage labels is The Olive Groves, Lithakia,
29100 Zakynthos, Greece. However, any mail should be sent to to The Olive Groves, c/o Planos Beach Apartments,
Tsilivi, 29100 Zakynthos, Greece. Please note that any correspondence regarding villa bookings (including any
cheques) should be sent to Greek Living's UK office - GL House, 8 Lavendar Way, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8TS,
United Kingdom.
Q: What makes these villas so
special?
A: The Olive Groves offer the most luxurious villa accommodation on the island of Zakynthos.
The villas are built to a traditional Greek design and the highly fashionable interiors come complete with
technology such as satellite TV and plasma screens. The hillside location offers panoramic views of Zakynthos and
its neighbouring islands.
Q: Where did the
name 'The Olive Groves' come from?
A: The 1,500 square metre plot of land the villas are built on was
originally a working olive grove with in excess of 30 olive trees.
Q: How does the online booking
work?
A: Use the calendar that appears throughout the site to check villa availability, then visit the
booking page. Once you have completed a short on-screen form, we will send an email asking you to click on a
link to confirm your interest. One of our representatives will then contact you to discuss the details of you
holiday and to arrange payment of a deposit.
Q: Can I book the entire
Olive Groves complex?
A: Yes. It's possible to block book more then one villa or the entire Olive
Groves complex. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Q: What optional extras are
available?
A: From personal butlers to chauffers and security - we're happy to arrange whatever you'd
like to help you enjoy your holiday. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Q: Can I book a villa for
less than a week?
A: Yes.
Q: What are
the Olive Groves booking terms and conditions?
A: Please see our
Booking Conditions page.
Q: Are any of the villas
available to buy?
A: The Olive Groves villas are not for sale. However, we are currently building
luxury villas and apartments in and around the Greek Islands. Please contact us to
discuss your requirements.
Questions about Zakynthos
Q: How large is Zakynthos?
A:
Zakynthos is the third largest of Greece's Ionian Islands. It covers an area of 406km2 with around 123km of
coastline and has a population of around 35,000 people.
Q: Which name is correct
- Zakynthos or Zante?
A: Both names are commonly used. However, the earliest records show the name of
the island to be Zakynthos, and that is also how it is known by the Greeks.
Q: Can you tell me
more about the famous turtles?
A: Zakynthos is home to the famous Caretta-Caretta loggerhead sea
turtle. This endangered species can grow up to 1.2 metres in length and can weigh as much as 100kg. Further
information is available at The National Marine Park of Zakynthos.
Q: Where are the best
beaches on Zakynthos?
A: The most beautiful (and photographed) beach on Zakynthos is at Navagio. Known
as Smugglers Wreck, it is only accessible by boat. Other fantastic beaches on the island can be found at Porto
Koulka, Porto-Roma and its neighbour Gerakas. Tsiliva beach offers plenty of watersports, while nearby Bouka offers
an uncrowded beach and shallow water. Our partner, BesTour offer a range of
beach excursions and sightseeing trips on Zakynthos.
Q: What is the weather like
in Zakynthos?
A: Zakynthos is hot throughout the summer and warm most other months. Temperatures
average at around 35°c in high season. Visit
The Weather Channel for the latest Zakynthos weather forecasts.
Q: What time zone is Zakynthos in?
A: Greece is two hours ahead of GMT (three hours ahead from the last Sunday in March to the last
Sunday in October).
Q: What is the
electricity supply on Zakynthos?
A: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most plug sockets on the island are for round,
two pin plugs.
p>Q: Where can I book flights to
Zakynthos?
A: The flights section of this websites contains links to our
travel partners, all of which offer a range of great value flight options. Even if you choose not to stay at The
Olive Groves, why not bookmark our flights section for future reference?
Questions about Greek Living
Q: Who are Greek Living?
A: Greek
Living Ltd is a British company offering luxury holidays, rentals, property sales and management on Zakynthos. We
also offer scheduled flights, charter flights, car hire, Winter holidays and city breaks.
Q: Where are Greek Living based?
A: Greek Living are based in the UK. However, we have a number of business partners on the island of
Zakynthos and the Greek mainland. All our team members have been visiting the Greek Islands for a number of years.
Q: What are the
contact details for Greek Living?
A: PO Box 130, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 1AA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3051 8010 or +44 (0)7778 866666.
Fax: +44 (0)870 479 0841.
Email: info[at]theolivegroves.com
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